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Phillips Candy House And Kevin Youkilis “Hits For Kids” Announce Partnership To Raise Money For Local Children

Boston’s Oldest Chocolatier and Favorite Red Sox First Baseman Team Up to Benefit Local Children

BOSTON (July 2008) – Phillips Candy House in Boston, MA announced today that it has teamed up with Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids to help raise funds for community-based children’s charities and medical research organizations by introducing the signature “Yoouukk!” milk chocolate bar. 100 % of the net proceeds of the chocolate bar sales will be donated to Hits for Kids. Phillips is also donating 15% of June, July and August sales of their signature Red Sox Bucket to Youkilis’ charity.

The “Yoouukk!” milk chocolate bar, which retails for $3, is available online at phillipschocolate.com and at both Phillips Candy House locations. The “Yoouukk!” bar will also be sold at select Red Sox home games later this summer.

The Phillips signature Red Sox Bucket is filled to the brim with delicious milk chocolate baseballs, freshly baked Phillips chocolate chip cookies, “ballpark” popcorn, a Red Sox tumbler, temporary Red Sox tattoos & pencils and an adorable plush baseball. The Bucket is the perfect gift for adults and children on occasions including graduations, birthdays, or as a “just because” for your favorite Red Sox fan.

“We're excited to partner with Boston's oldest chocolatier, Philips Candy House, who has committed to supporting our mission through the sale of their Red Sox chocolate gifts,” said Kevin Youkilis. “Every partnership brings something special to the table. With Philips Candy House it's the “Yoouukk!” chocolate bar, and the Red Sox bucket. Both are fun and delicious and will appeal to all baseball fans - especially those fans who want to join us in supporting the health and well-being of children.”

“As Boston’s oldest chocolatier, as well as eternal Red Sox fans, we are thrilled to partner with Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids to raise money for his charity through the sales of our Red Sox Bucket,” said Mary Ann Nagle, 3rd generation chocolatier and General Managing owner of Phillips Candy House. “As a family owned and operated business, giving back to the community, especially families and children, is something that we’re proud to be part of and support.”

About Phillips Candy House
Since 1925, Phillips Candy House has delighted generations with New England’s finest selection of hand dipped milk and dark chocolates, sugar free chocolates, old fashioned fudge, chocolate truffles and hand roasted premium nuts. The chocolates and other confections at Phillips Candy House are made by hand in small batches, using only the finest and freshest ingredients, ensuring purity and flavors at their natural best. Phillips Candy House has two locations - 818 Morrissey Blvd. in Boston and at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. Boston Red Sox Buckets are $55.00 and “The Yoouukk” milk chocolate bar is $3 and are available at both locations, on line at www.phillipschocolate.com or by calling (800) 722-0905.

About Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids
Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids is a charitable organization focused on raising support and awareness for the health, advocacy, safety, and wellb-eing of children. Rallying the support of individuals and businesses Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids teams up with existing community-based children’s charities and medical research efforts, which currently lack sufficient funding. Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids also identifies and partners with businesses that can deliver products and services to children in need, on the behalf of Hits for Kids.
To learn more about Kevin Youkilis Hits for Kids, or to make a donation, please visit www.youkskids.org.

 

Celebrate Mother’s Day With A Gift Of Hand-Dipped Stemmed Chocolate Covered Cherries

Honor Your Mother or A Special Woman in Your Life While Supporting Rosie’s Place

BOSTON (March 10, 2008) – A perfect gift for spring celebrations and Mother’s Day, Phillips chocolate covered cherries are a perennial favorite. Using a secret family recipe and method, choice maraschino cherries are hand dipped in milk, dark or white chocolate, creating a juicy liquid center bursting with flavor.  What better way to thank the special woman in your life than with a gift of chocolate that benefits Rosie’s Place?  During the month of May, a portion of the proceeds from all chocolate covered cherry sales from Phillips Candy House will benefit Rosie’s Place.

Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women, offers both emergency and long-term assistance to women who have nowhere else to turn.  Established in 1974, Rosie’s Place is committed to welcoming each guest with respect and unconditional love.  Rosie’s Place accepts no government funds, and relies instead on committed volunteers and private supporters to accomplish its effective and innovative work.

 

Phillips Candy House Introduces One-Of-A-Kind Red Sox Easter Bucket

BOSTON (March 3, 2008) - Boston’s oldest chocolatier is hopping with excitement because Easter and Opening Day at Fenway Park are just weeks away.  To celebrate the holiday and the 2008 baseball season Phillips has created a one-of-a-kind Red Sox Easter Bucket filled with handmade chocolate and seasonal treats.  Non-holiday Red Sox buckets are available for those who do not celebrate Easter, as well as throughout the baseball season.

Perfect for Red Sox fans young and old, the collectable Red Sox Easter Bucket is chalk full with a milk chocolate fudge-filled Easter Egg; a solid milk chocolate rabbit; milk chocolate baseballs; jelly beans; caramel popcorn; Peeps in a Puddle; a Red Sox plastic tumbler; Red Sox temporary tattoos; and two Red Sox pencils.  The Red Sox Easter Bucket is $55 and is available while supplies last. 

Traditional Easter favorites are also available – the shelves at Phillips Candy House are lined with thousands of chocolate rabbits, and colorful Easter baskets filled with treats such as old fashioned fudge; chocolate turtles; jellybeans; marshmallow peeps and speckled malted milk eggs.  Phillips Candy House even has baskets made of chocolate. Other seasonal favorites and Easter gifts include soft and cuddly Easter toys, foil wrapped Easter eggs in milk, dark, white, crispy milk chocolate and peanut butter filled, and an extraordinary selection of traditional chocolate covered eggs filled with vanilla cream yolk, chocolate fudge, coconut cream, rocky road fudge and chocolate heavenly hash - all handmade by Phillips Candy House.

Phillips Candy House has two locations - 818 Morrissey Blvd. in Boston and in the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. Order on line at phillipschocolate.com or call 800-722-0905.  Phillips Candy House Boston store will be open Easter Sunday from 9:00 a.m  - 2:00 p.m.