July 28, 2015

Dear New Look Nation,The United to Ignite luncheon was a success! Thanks to our village of supporters, over 400 individuals united on behalf of Usher’sNew Look to honor individuals who are engaged in igniting youth and to raiseawareness about the impact of the organization. The luncheon was a huge successgenerating revenue of over $832,000. Ludacris received the Ignitor of Service Award, and once again proved to be atremendous emcee and auctioneer. His relationship with Usher’s New Look spansover a decade. With his help, we were able to raise $340,000 in 15 minutes forprograms during our live auction! $300,000 of this amount came from pledges toexpand our Powered by Service Leadership Trainings to new domestic andinternational cities. Thank you to our sponsors SouthwestAirlines, Travelers, Georgia Power, Ford Motor Company, LudacrisFoundation, Arby's, SunTrust and PayPal for pledging during this part of the liveauction. A huge note of thanks to the amazing sponsors and table hosts that made this eventpossible: Ford Motor Company Fund, General Electric, Georgia Power Company, SouthwestAirlines, Travelers, FedEx, PayPal, Inc., Image Bureau, Arby’s, MGM Resorts, RCARecords, Bank of America, The Home Depot, BET Networks, SGR Technology,Cammie and John Rice, Anne and Dave Sapp, Grubman Shire & Meiselas, TheWNBA Atlanta Dream, Iris and Michael Smith, David Weise & Associates and Friends

of the Carter Center/EO. See a complete list of our sponsors at the footer of this email.

of the Carter Center/EO. See a complete list of our sponsors at the footer of this email. Other esteemed guests included the First Lady of Georgia Mrs. Sandra Deal, AtlantaMayor Kasim Reed, & Georgia Lt. Governor Casey Cagle. Several school Principalsand Superintendents were in attendance. 45 UNL students representing Detroit, Milwaukee, New York, Los Angeles and Atlantawere in attendance, and there was at least one student seated at every guest’s table.Thank you for all of your support! It will take the enduring efforts of a village workingcollaboratively to ignite the next generation of youth leaders, and we felt the love andsupport from our extended community during this event. We were truly United to Ignite!

Warm regards,

Yvette CookPresident & CEO

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Check out the event through the eyes of ouryouth, supporters & staff

Myles Amir Harlan, UNL Detroit MIT

It was an honor and privilege to be invited and perform for Mr. Usher Raymond IV and all of theindividuals that attended the Usher's New Look 16th Anniversary Luncheon and Award Ceremony.My experience with Usher's New Look hasn't been anything short of a blessing, and each year more andmore unforgettable memories are created. When I look at my life and focus on where I started, where Iam now, and how much further I have to go, I can't help but smile at the amount of growthand achievements that were catalyzed by the many experiences that were provided by Usher'sNew Look. This line from the Usher's New Look pledge has never resonated with me more than ithas these past few days: "If I believe in myself, and to me I stay true, there's nothing I can't achieveand there's nothing I can't do." I am humbled and thankful. "We are blessed so that we can be ablessing to someone else." -Usher #UnitedToIgnite #UshersNewLook

Ludacris

The homie @howuseeit foundation raised 340k in within 15 Min today! AMAZING!!#givingbacktothecommunity

Jovita Moore, WSBTV Channel 2

A milestone for Usher's New Look foundation. 16 years of educating, mentoring, & developing youngminds into talented leaders. Usher told me he wants his legacy to be teaching others how to give.See more today at 4, 5 & 6 and on our website: http://www.wsbtv.com/news/entertainment/usher-celebrates-mileston/nm59g/

Careshia Moore, UNL National Program Director

Over the past two days we celebrated the 16th anniversary of @Usher's vision to change the lives ofyouth around the world. So proud to work for his powerful organization. Three years ago I mustered upthe courage stepped out of the boat and God brought me to @ushersnewlook to impact the lives of youthand live out my purpose. # UnitedtoIgnite # UshersNewLook # education # purpose

Alexus Mitchell, UNL Atlanta MIT

My Experience this week has been amazing , I was able to meet other MITs from Detroit, Milwaukee,and New York during the 16th Annual New Look Luncheon

Tony Betton, UNL Atlanta MIT, Event Co-Host

Every Batman Has a Robin ���#UnitedToIgnite

Clayton County Public Schools

Deon Mixon, Detroit MITAs a Certified Detroit Youth Leader under Usher Raymond's New Look Foundation, we engage withour peers and train and guide them up in 4 Pillars: Talent, Education, Career, & Service from 8th gradeto the finales of college life. He wants us to succeed beyond the norm; I'm on the samepage. #DETROIT #MILWAUKEE #NEWYORK #LA #ATLANTA #UnitedToIgnite #ushersnewlook

Markeita Bratcher, Milwaukee MIT

Very thankful for the wonderful opportunities that I have been given because of Usher's New Look. Thankyou Usher and thank you New Look fam emoji�. Enjoyed my time in Altlanta for the President CircleLuncheon #UnitedToIgnite #NewLookEffect

Chelsea Floral, Event SponsorWhat an incredible week for Chelsea Floral Designs to be involved with Ushers New Look Foundation. It'samazing to see how Usher is dedicating so much to helping our young men and women!We feel truly blessed to have been asked to help and cannot wait for next year! #UnitedToIgnite #ushersnewlookfoundation #chelseafloraldesigns

Daijan Spears, Milwaukee Academy Youth

UNL got soul. Though we parted ways from Atlanta, we are still #unitedtoignite#keeptapping #showlove

Dave Peck, PayPal, Global Head of Digital Influence & Social Media

Great day with @ushersnewlook and @usher today. Looking forward to more great things to come#unitedtoignite

Reineye Bridges, General Electric

Keep working hard & using your talents to navigate this thing called life. #interns #memories#motivation #ushersnewlook #unl #growth #unitedtoignite @fezstayblessed @ceocain

Jacob Freed, UNL Sponsor, 12 Years

Such a milestone for this organization. I'm proud to have been a supporter for the last 12 years. Thesekids are strong and determined and they're going to change the world. A reminder to us all that what canbe imagined can be achieved. Check out www.ushersnewlook.org @ushersnewlook #Sweet16#UnitedToIgnite

Giovanna Palanica, Chideo Contest Winner

I want to send a HUGE thank you to @ushersnewlook and @chideo for this incredible experience I hadtoday! It was such an honor to be in attendance and witness first hand all the hard work that goes intothis foundation and how each and every one of the kids success stories inspired me. I AM IGNITED!!Thank you again so much for sharing this day and congratulations on the success the past 16 years!!!#UnitedToIgnite

Atlanta Dream, Sponsor

@ushersnewlook Sweet 16 Celebration Honoring Ignitors of Youth Empowerment| Excited to meet risingFreshman, Dante Hollis @tve___ @atlantadream is a proud sponsor of the @ushersnewlook Foundation#unitedtoignite #awards #usher #dream #LiveIt

Arby's Foundation, Sponsor

We are so proud of and inspired by our incredible @ushersnewlook intern, Alexus. Your future is so

bright, and we can't wait to cheer you on in all your endeavors! #unitedtoignite

City of Atlanta Office of Film & EntertainmentIncredible statistics @ushersnewlook #UnitedtoIgnite #InvestinourYouth

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