Contact:
Fred Whiting
Points of Light Foundation
(202) 729-8177
fwhiting@pointsoflight.org

Ryan J. Lally
Corporate Public Relations
Polo Ralph Lauren
(212) 318-7116
ryan.lally@poloralphlauren.com

Polo/Ralph Lauren and Points of Light
Team Up With Volunteer Mobile

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 21, 2006) - Through the generous support of the Polo/Ralph Lauren Foundation, the Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network has designated Volunteer Mobile in Mobile, Ala., to receive a grant to build two homes for residents whose houses were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Volunteer Mobile is partnering with Mennonite Disaster Services (MDS) on the project. MDS will provide up to 25 skilled volunteer laborers to complete the construction, along with required contract labor. MDS has more than 50 years of experience in disaster relief and recovery and has successfully partnered with Volunteer Mobile in the past.

The special feature of the two homes is that they will be equipped with insulation made from recycled blue jeans that resulted from a Polo/Ralph Lauren effort, the Polo Jeans G.I.V.E. (Get Involved. Volunteer. Succeed.) campaign, which has generated more than $100,000 for nonprofit organizations.

Employees from the Polo outlet in Foley, Ala., will help with construction of both homes. Volunteer Mobile expects the two homes to be constructed in time for the two families to move in by mid-January.

Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For more than 39 years, Polo's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. For more information, go to http://investor.polo.com.

The Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers who are helping to solve serious social problems in thousands of communities. Through a variety of programs and services, the Foundation encourages people from all walks of life — businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, low-income communities, families, youth, and older adults — to volunteer.

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