Press release
The Yankee Candle® Brand Celebrates Love For All this Valentine's Day
Home Fragrance Brand Renews its support for Non-Profit Rainbow Railroad To Light the Way to Safety Ahead SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
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[{"type":"text","content":"Home Fragrance Brand Renews its support for Non-Profit Rainbow Railroad To Light the Way to Safety Ahead\nSOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the leader in home fragrance, and part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of brands, is proud to announce its continued support for the global non-profit Rainbow Railroad with the launch of two new, limited-edition fragrances, Love For All and Love Is Love.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nAvailable to buy from January through June while supplies last, the Love For All and Love Is Love candles celebrate freedom, diversity, and the unstoppable power of love and living authentically – no matter the day, week, or month! \nLaunching in time for Valentine's Day, these new fragrances continue Yankee Candle's® mission to raise awareness of the global non-profit Rainbow Railroad. Since its founding in 2006, Rainbow Railroad has provided pathways to safety for over 7600 LGBTQI+ people at risk in their home countries through emergency relocation and other forms of assistance.\nThe renewal of this partnership recognizes Yankee Candle's continuous commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging with the continued support of Rainbow Railroad in helping LGBTQI+ individuals facing state-enabled persecution find safety worldwide.\n\"We're proud to renew our support for Rainbow Railroad. Together, we can raise global awareness for the important work the charity does and provide direct support to those in imminent need,\" said Lisa McCarthy, Chief Operating Officer for the Home & Commercial Segment, Newell Brands. \"Yankee Candle is especially pleased to support Pride year-round with a new fragrance available for Valentine's Day — the perfect time to celebrate love for all.\"\nKimahli Powell, Chief Executive Officer at Rainbow Railroad, added: \"We are inspired by the commitment shown by Yankee Candle to LGBTQI+ communities around the world and excited to renew our partnership with the brand for 2023. The continued support offered by Yankee Candle has helped to provide vital funds for our core programs, including direct assistance for LGBTQI+ individuals who are at risk globally. With the brand's support, we will be able to respond to the increasing number of requests for help that we receive and support more people in finding safety around the world, to live l...