unite4:good Names THE BALCONY'S Wesley Stromberg And Kenny Holland as Global Youth Ambassadors

unite4:good Names THE BALCONY'S Wesley Stromberg And Kenny Holland as Global Youth Ambassadors

Announcement Comes on the Heels of the United Nations' Selection of Wesley Stromberg as Youth Ambassador for International Day of Peace

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- unite4:good, the global movement for kindness and social good, today announces that it has named THE BALCONY's Wesley Stromberg and Kenny Holland as its first ever Global Youth Ambassadors. In this role, Stromberg, who was just named a United Nations Youth Ambassador for International Day of Peace, along with Holland, will spearhead initiatives to mobilize youth towards positive living and action, and will also be creating a coalition of young influencers who will similarly motivate their fans and followers to promote kindness and social good. Stromberg - front man for Emblem3, of Simon's Cowell's X-FACTOR fame, and Holland, have demonstrated they are social influencers, as evidenced by the heavily engaged fans and followers they have amassed, and by using their social media platforms to promote positive social change.

https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20151002/273368LOGO

As part of Stromberg's ambassadorship, he recently traveled to the United Nations in New York for its annual International Day of Peace, September 21st. There, he joined some of the top young digital influencers to participate in ceremonies and use their social media influence to promote the day, which was devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace globally. As evidenced through Stromberg's United Nations Ambassadorship, as well as THE BALCONY's loyal social media following, both Stromberg and Holland have already demonstrated their youth leadership position and passion in improving communities around the globe through positive social action. In their new role with unite4:good, they will soon announce a series of initiatives that will unite their followers and inspire kindness, giving and social good.

"'We are so honored and thrilled to be named Global Youth Ambassadors for unite4:good," says Stromberg. "The unite4:good movement is a global force that promotes kindness and positive social change, which is something that is very important to our generation." Adds Holland, "We are fortunate to have so many loyal fans and followers, as it enables us to unite them in some very cool new initiatives that will make it easy to do good things and be kind."

As millennials, Stromberg and Holland speak to a generation that is motivated in doing social good, more than any generation ever before.

"The world is seeing a shift right now," says Anthony Melikhov, founder of unite4:good. "There are over 80 million millennials in the United States today, and they are more active and motivated in doing good in their communities - more conscious of their human footprint - than ever before. This is also a generation that is informed and inspired by their self-created digital communities, and we believe that Kenny and Wesley will be able to unite their digital communities in doing measurable good."

For more information, please visit u4g.com.

About BALCONY
Having amassed over eight (8) million followers, Wesley Stromberg and Kenny Holland come together to create a dynamic new sound. With the recent release of their debut single "Fire" and a forthcoming EP this Fall, THE BALCONY brings a vibrant young energy to the music scene. For more information, please visit www.thebalconymusic.com

About unite4:good
The unite4:good (U4G) digital platform, launching in October 2015, bridges the online world with real-word action by uniting individuals, brands, non-profit organizations, thought leaders and influencers in a common goal of creating kindness and social good. The platform inspires users to earn points through their kindness and philanthropic efforts; and offers the opportunity to redeem or donate those points in the online marketplace for tangible rewards. The U4G platform is a new 'ecosystem' that makes doing good the most direct path to individual fulfillment, cause awareness and a sustainable, measurable global shift towards positivity.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Michelle Cobarrubias
Arora PR
949.705.8978
michelle@arorapr.com

Logo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151002/273368LOGO

SOURCE unite4:good

Photo:https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151002/273368LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151002/273368LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
unite4:good

Web Site: http://www.u4g.com


-------
Profile: intent