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Share the Warmth! Macy's Announces the Fifth Annual "Buy A Coat & We'll Donate One" Coat Campaign in Support of Clothes4Souls
Macy's and Clothes4Souls proudly announce the fifth annual "Buy a Coat &
We'll Donate One" campaign. From Tuesday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct.
29, Macy's will donate one new coat, up to 35,000 coats, to
Clothes4Souls, for every coat purchased in the men's, women's, juniors'
and children's outerwear departments at Macy's stores and macys.com.
Through this program, Macy's and it's partners have donated 165,000 new
coats, with a retail value of more than $6.6 million, since 2013.
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Macy's "Buy A Coat & We'll Donate One" campaign in support of Clothes4Souls begins Oct. 24 (Photo: Business Wire)
To help customers save while giving back, Macy's will offer 40 percent
to 50 percent off a large selection of outerwear during the campaign.
"This year, Macy's will celebrate the fifth season of our 'Buy a Coat &
We'll Donate One' campaign in partnership with Clothes4Souls," said
Holly Thomas, Macy's group vice president of cause marketing. "With the
help of our customers, we're aiming to deliver another 35,000 new coats
to the men, women and children who need them most this upcoming winter
season. The impact of this program has been remarkable, and we are proud
to invite our customers to join us once again in giving to this
important cause."
Clothes4Souls, a division of Soles4Souls, is a not-for-profit global
social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection
and distribution of clothing. Clothes4Souls works with nonprofit
partners including homeless shelters, after school programs,
internationalrelief and disaster relief organizations to provide
clothes to those who need them most, domestically and globally.
"We are always so excited for this time of year," said Buddy Teaster,
president and CEO of Clothes4Souls. "The opportunity to work with
Macy's, its vendors, and dozens of agencies around the country to
distribute 35,000 brand-new, high quality coats to men women and
children, creates real value for those in need. Thank you, Macy's, for
five years of partnership and helping 165,000 people here in the U.S."
Coats donated through the program average in retail price from $40 to
$100 and distribution will take place in cities across America,
beginning in November. To view this year's outerwear assortment and
participate in "Buy a Coat & We'll Donate One," visit macys.com.
Macy's "Buy a Coat & We'll Donate One" campaign is made possible through
support from Ben Sherman, Bernardo, Calvin Klein, Carters, CB Sports,
Celebrity Pink, Coffeeshop, Guess, Hawke and Co, HK by Hawke, Jessica
Simpson, Laundry, London Fog, OshKosh, Rampage, Sebby, Tommy Hilfiger,
Via Spiga, Vince Camuto, Weather Tamer, and 32 Degrees.
About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) delivers
fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 670
locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam,
as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international
destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its
stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy's offers
distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive
and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic
events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day
Parade, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower
shows and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores - including
Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State
Street in Chicago, and Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in
southern California - are known internationally and are leading
destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition,
and with the collective support of customers and employees, Macy's helps
strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving
more than $54 million each year, plus 180,000 hours of volunteer
service, to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.
For Macy's media materials, including images and contacts, please visit
our online pressroom at macys.com/pressroom.
About Clothes4Souls:
Clothes4Souls, a division of Soles4Souls, is a not-for-profit global
social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection
and distribution of clothing. The organization advances its anti-poverty
mission by collecting new and used clothing from individuals, schools,
faith based institutions, civic organizations and corporate partners,
then distributing those clothes both via direct donations to people in
need and by provisioning qualified micro-enterprise programs designed to
create jobs in poor and disadvantaged communities. Based in Nashville,
Tennessee, Clothes4Souls is committed to the highest standards of
operating and governance.
Please visit www.clothes4souls.org
for more information.
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