Affinion Group Recognized as Bridgeport Rescue Mission's Corporate Compassion in Action Honoree

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Affinion Group, a Fairfield County-based global leader in loyalty and customer engagement, was named as a recipient of the Bridgeport Rescue Mission's Corporate Compassion in Action award, which was announced last week at its annual 2017 Restore Hope Banquet.

Bridgeport Rescue Mission is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 1993 to address the issues of hunger, homelessness and addiction in Fairfield County. By providing a variety of services to the community, including a food and clothing outreach program, emergency shelters for men, women and children, job training and employment services, Bridgeport Rescue Mission is a leader in the fight against poverty in Southwestern Connecticut.

"We are proud of our partnership with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission and our collaborative efforts throughout the year to serve our local community," said Jim Daly, Chief Human Resources Officer for Affinion Group.  "Our employees have made a commitment to provide support for families in need and we are honored to be recognized for our dedication."

Affinion Group began the partnership with a commitment to be a Gold Sponsor for Bridgeport Rescue Mission's 2016 Great ThanksGiving Project, which provided over 3,000 turkeys, fixings, and 15,000 winter coats to area families in need. In addition, Affinion made donation of thousands of gift cards to local families in need, redeemable at local area stores in Bridgeport and Stratford.

Affinion Group was selected as the Corporate Compassion in Action honoree for their financial support, ongoing employee volunteer program, and year-round calendar of events and activities like food collections and coat drives that benefited the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.

"Affinion has displayed a willingness to serve the hungry, homeless and addicted with hands-on help throughout the year," said Kim Fawcett, Major Gifts & Donor Relations Officer for the Bridgeport Rescue Mission. "The company's efforts made a significant impact on the lives of the less fortunate in the community and we are grateful for their dedicated service."

The 2017 Restore Hope Banquet took place on Thursday, October 5^th at the Crowne Plaza in Stamford, CT. To learn more about Affinion's partnership with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, visit: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fairfield-county-based-affinion-group-announces-partnership-with-bridgeport-rescue-mission-to-help-local-families-in-need-300354806.html

About Affinion Group
Affinion is one of the world's leading loyalty and customer engagement solutions companies servicing over 250 million consumers with more than 5,500 client partner relationships and over 40 years of experience.  We design, administer and fulfill loyalty and customer engagement programs that strengthen and expand the value of relationships for our leading clients around the globe, including many of the largest and most respected companies in the financial services, retail, travel, and internet commerce sectors. Based in Stamford, CT, the Company has over 3,000 employees located in 20 countries across the globe. For more information, visit www.affinion.com.

About Bridgeport Rescue Mission 
Bridgeport Rescue Mission demonstrates the love of God to hungry, homeless and addicted people throughout coastal Fairfield County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We fight poverty from the inside out by providing a place of hope and dignity through a yearlong educational program, biblical counseling and case management. We are funded by compassionate individuals, churches, businesses and organizations. For more information on the Mission's programs and services for homeless and men, women and children in need, visit www.BridgeportRescueMission.org.

SOURCE Affinion Group