Invest in Others Charitable Foundation Donates $25,000 to Second Chance Through First Annual 5K Run/Walk

Invest in Others made a donation on behalf of every 5K participant to Second Chance, a non-profit focused on breaking the cycle of unemployment, poverty, homelessness, substance abuse and incarceration in the San Diego area.

Also following the run/walk, Invest in Others awarded the top three male and female financial advisor finishers with generous donations to their charity of choice.

"Invest in Others is proud to host its first annual 5K run/walk in San Diego, providing financial advisors and their families the opportunity to give back to the local community and demonstrate how committed they are to enhancing the lives of those less fortunate," said Kandis Bates, president of the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation. "Their presence here is a testament to the amazing work that financial advisors do for communities across the country every day. We look forward to hosting this event next year, and we are excited about supporting Second Chance with additional resources to help them fulfill their vital mission."

"The additional resources provided by Invest in Others is helping Second Chance provide more individuals with the opportunity to take a new life pathway, one that emphasizes responsibility and self-reliance, and opens doors for them to become productive, contributing citizens. We are grateful for this new community partnership," said Scott H. Silverman, Executive Director/Founder of Second Chance.

About Invest in Others

Established in 2006 through the vision of LPL Financial, the Invest in Others Charitable Foundation is a registered 501 (c)(3) charity founded with the mission of encouraging and supporting the philanthropic and volunteer activities of financial advisors in their local communities. The Invest in Others Mission is achieved through a community-based approach to philanthropy that seeks to strengthen neighborhoods from within by empowering those who are committed to serving others in their professional and personal lives. As mentors, volunteers, fundraisers and leaders, financial professionals lend their unique skills and perspectives to the challenges and opportunities facing their neighbors. Invest in Others is proud to support and promote these efforts to better our world one community at a time. For more information, visit http://www.investinothers.org.

About Second Chance

Founded in 1993, Second Chance is committed to breaking the cycle of unemployment, poverty, homelessness, substance abuse and incarceration that plague San Diego. This is accomplished by offering job readiness training, job placement, affordable housing, mental health counseling, and case management to men and women who desire to change their lives. For more information, visit http://www.secondchanceprogram.org/.

    Media Contacts:
    Joseph Kuo (Invest in Others)
    917-842-1121
    joe-kuo@kekst.com

    Vince Heald (Second Chance)
    858-453-9600
    vheald@behmedia.com