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RSI Vacations Illuminates Hope as Diamond Sponsor of Bloom Our Youth's 21st Annual Bloom Ball

Atlanta, GA – May 21, 2025 –21st Annual Bloom Ball, hosted by Georgia's premier foster care organization, Bloom Our Youth. The star-studded gala, held on Friday, May 10, 2025, at the iconic Georgia Aquarium, was a resounding success, uniting hundreds of local donors and leaders to champion a brighter future for children in Georgia's foster care system. RSI Vacations, a leading travel club committed to enriching lives through exceptional experiences is proud to mention its role as a Diamond Sponsor of the event.

RSI Vacations demonstrated its profound dedication to community well-being with a $25,000 donation to the Bloom Ball. This contribution directly fuels Bloom Our Youth's vital mission: to provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children navigating the foster care system, empowering them to thrive. Senior leaders from RSI Vacations were enthusiastically present, underscoring their personal commitment to Bloom's transformative work.

"At RSI Vacations, we believe that every child deserves the foundation of a safe home and unwavering support to unlock their full potential," said Robin Wolfe of RSI Vacations Senior VP of Finance for RSI Vacations. "The Bloom Ball is more than just a fundraiser; it's a powerful declaration of hope for Georgia's most vulnerable children. We were honored to serve as a Diamond Sponsor and witness firsthand the incredible collective generosity dedicated to Bloom Our Youth's profound impact."

The gala, which featured multiple known celebrities and captivated attendees in the unique setting of the Georgia Aquarium, raised critical funds for Bloom Our Youth's comprehensive programs, designed to meet the diverse needs of foster children and their families:

• Immediate Care: Ensuring children receive essential resources and a welcoming embrace the moment they enter the foster care system.
• Ongoing Emotional Support: Providing vital counseling and psychological services to help children process trauma and build resilience.
• Identifying and Training Foster Parents: Recruiting, rigorously training, and certifying compassionate individuals and families to become loving foster homes, providing over 2,300 hours of specialized training annually.
• The Bloom Closet: A unique, cost-free boutique that offers foster children the dignity of choosing their own new and gently used clothing, toys, and critical personal items in a safe and personally bolstering setting.
• Bloom University: Offering trauma-informed educational training to any foster family in Georgia, extending their impact beyond their own placements.
• Bloom Beyond: Supporting young adults as they age out of foster care, equipping them with life skills and resources for independence.

RSI Vacations was proud to stand alongside other prominent corporate citizens, including SMC3, Chick-fil-A, and other large local businesses, whose collective generosity contributed to the evening's overwhelming success. In 2024 alone, Bloom Our Youth served over 7,800 foster children and families across 142 Georgia counties, providing over $2.25 million worth of free resources, a testament to the community's support.

About Bloom Our Youth:

Bloom Our Youth is Georgia's leading foster care organization, dedicated to transforming the lives of children impacted by foster care. Through its nationally-accredited foster care program, the invaluable Bloom Closet, and comprehensive support services, Bloom empowers families and communities to provide safe, stable, and nurturing environments. Celebrating over two decades of service, Bloom's commitment to every child ensures they are seen as individuals, given the resources to heal, grow, and reach their fullest potential. Learn more about their vital work at www.bloomfosters.org.

About RSI Vacations:

RSI Vacations, an Asheville, NC-Peachtree City, GA based travel club offering exclusive travel benefits and concierge services designed to create unforgettable vacation experiences. For over 20 years, RSI Vacations has empowered over 300,000 members to explore the world with significant savings on hotels, cruises, rental cars, and vacation rentals. Committed to creating memorable journeys, RSI Vacations prides itself on its dedicated team of over 100 professionals, many with more than a decade of tenure, and its strong relationships with leading travel partners. With over 3,000 Google reviews averaging an outstanding 4.8-star rating, RSI Vacations consistently delivers on its promise of exceptional member satisfaction.

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RSI Vacations Celebrates - Over 3,000 5 Star Ratings with and achieving an aggregate 4.8-Star Google Rating Underscoring Decades of Exceptional Travel Experiences

ASHEVILLE, NC – May 20, 2025 – RSI Vacations, a premier travel club dedicated to providing unparalleled vacation benefits, today announced it has achieved an impressive 4.8-star average rating across more than 3,500 Google reviews. This significant milestone reflects the company's long-standing commitment to member satisfaction and marks a testament to its successful concierge travel services, which have served over 300,000 travelers globally.

"We are incredibly proud and humbled by the overwhelming positive feedback from our members on Google," said Ron New, President of RSI Vacations. "This exceptional rating, far surpassing industry averages, is a direct reflection of the tireless dedication of our team. Many of our 100+ employees have been with RSI Vacations for over a decade, building deep relationships and ensuring every member receives personalized, world-class service. Their expertise, combined with our strategic partnerships that have garnered us multiple industry awards, allows us to deliver the dream vacations our members deserve."

About RSI Vacations: RSI Vacations, an Asheville, NC-based travel club offering exclusive travel benefits and concierge services. For over 20 years, RSI Vacations has empowered over 300,000 members to explore the world with significant savings on hotels, cruises, rental cars, and vacation rentals. Committed to creating unforgettable travel experiences, RSI Vacations prides itself on its dedicated team of over 100 professionals, many with more than a decade of tenure, and its strong relationships with leading travel partners.