Jawa Announces Its Corporate Partnership With Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its employee-driven philanthropy program, 'Jawa Gives,' Scottsdale-based software and interactive media firm, Jawa, has selected the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix as this month's charity recipient.  Jawa's donation will assist RMHC in providing a home-away-from-home for children and their families who travel to Phoenix to receive treatment for serious and often life-threatening illnesses and injuries. The organization was nominated by a Jawa employee who has volunteered for RMHC of Phoenix for many years after his extended family received much-needed support from the Ronald McDonald House during a difficult time.  

In addition to a cash donation, Jawa will become a Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix Corporate Partner and an active participant in all RMHC events throughout the year, including "A McNight to Remember," a November 6 gala celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Ronald McDonald House in Phoenix.  Additionally, Jawa will be hosting a speaker from the RMHC at its offices this month so employees can learn more about the organization.

"The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix plays such a vital role in the well-being of children and families from, and traveling to, our community; I can't think of a more important organization to give to. I look forward to Jawa's partnership with the RMHC and continuing to contribute to its cause," said Jawa CEO Jason Hope.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix joins a fantastic group of organizations that have received donations through 'Jawa Gives,' a program which allows employees to nominate their favorite charities to receive a donation.  Most recently, Jawa has donated to the Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter, Phoenix Zoo, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Desert Mountain States Chapter, Donor Network of Arizona and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix:

For 25 years, Ronald McDonald House of Phoenix has offered a comfortable, welcoming and affordable haven for more than 30,000 family visits from across the state and around the world. The families stay for days, weeks, sometimes months at a time, while their children undergo medical treatment at Valley hospitals.  They are asked to pay just $15 a night to stay at the House, but no family is ever turned away because of its inability to pay. The Phoenix Houses can accommodate up to 63 families each night and the organization serves more than 1,500 families a year.  Ronald McDonald House Charities of Phoenix is a non-profit organization supported by individual, corporate and foundation donations.  For more information, visit www.rmhcphoenix.com.

About Jawa

Founded in 2005, Jawa develops software and media solutions enabling people to stay connected to information, entertainment, and communities while on the go. Jawa is a privately held company headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. For more information on Jawa, visit http://www.jawa.com.

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