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 (File photo) Donated apparel will help replenish The Salvation Army’s Thrift and Family Stores, many of which have reported as much as a 20-percent decrease in donations over the past year. Last year, Stein Mart customers donated more than 400,000 pieces of clothing for The Salvation Army Thrift and Family Stores during the Give & Receive event.
Event Encourages Shoppers to Give Back and Receive Discounts
FEBRUARY 19, 2009Salvation Army Stein Mart has partnered with The Salvation Army for the second consecutive year for the national Give & Receive event. In a year that has brought financial challenges to many Americans, this event affords shoppers a way to give much-needed clothing to support those affected and receive great savings on new spring fashions.
Customers are encouraged to bring clean, gently used garments in good condition to any Stein Mart store during the Give & Receive event, March 5-7. For each item donated, contributors will receive a coupon for 20% off any item.* Donated apparel will help replenish The Salvation Army’s Thrift and Family Stores, many of which have reported as much as a 20-percent decrease in donations over the past year. Last year, Stein Mart customers donated more than 400,000 pieces of clothing for The Salvation Army Thrift and Family Stores during the Give & Receive event. All proceeds from the Thrift and Family Stores directly support The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers, where over 340,000 men and women turned their lives around in 2008. Tax receipts are available for donations.
“During these difficult economic times, the services that The Salvation Army provides our communities have never been more important,” said Stein Mart chairman Jay Stein. “It’s rewarding to see our loyal customers join us in our efforts to support this valued organization during a time of need.”
“The economic downturn has meant that people are keeping their gently used items longer so we are seeing fewer donations to our thrift and family stores,” said Major George Hood, The Salvation Army’s national community relations and development secretary. “This means that we have fewer goods to sell and therefore less funding for our life-changing programs. Stein Mart’s support, and that of their shoppers, is vital to our service.”
The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church, established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 128 years in the United States. Nearly 29 million Americans receive assistance for The Salvation Army each year through a broad array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach for the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 83 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, please visit www.salvationarmyusa.org.
Stein Mart stores offer fashion merchandise, service and presentation of a better department or specialty store, at prices up to 60% off department store prices every day. Currently with locations from California to Massachusetts, Stein Mart’s focused assortment of merchandise features moderate to better fashion apparel for women and men, as well as accessories, gifts, linens and shoes. From a single store in Mississippi in the early 1900’s, Stein Mart has expanded to more then 270 stores in 31 states. The current chairman, Jay Stein, is the grandson of the founder, Sam Stein. For more information on Stein Mart or to find your nearest location, please visit www.steinmart.com.
*Coupons can be redeemed at Stein Mart locations March 5-7, 2009. Limit four coupons per customer while supplies last. Customers can donate as many items as they like.
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