Macy’s is calling all charities, inviting them to participate in Macy’s seventh annual “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event. Macy’s 2012 Shop For A Cause will take place on Aug. 25, 2012, but charity sign-up begins now. Macy’s Shop For A Cause is a unique one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts, which have helped raised more than $42 million for charities across the country since 2006.
To participate in Shop For A Cause, qualified charitable organizations with a 501(c) 3 or other recognized tax-exempt status applied to sell Macy’s Shopping passes for $5 each. The organization will keep 100 percent of every ticket it sells.
By purchasing a shopping pass directly from a charity, customers support their favorite causes while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and special events. Pass holders will enjoy special discounts on most regular, sale and clearance purchases all day. (Some exclusions apply.)
Shopping passes will also be sold at Macy’s stores through tomorroww, and at macys.com on Aug. 25, 2012, with 100 percent of the proceeds from Macy’s and macys.com sales of the pass to benefit the March of Dimes Foundation(R), the leading nonprofit organization on pregnancy and baby health.
Customers who would like to purchase a ticket to benefit a specific non-profit organization can also find a list of participating charities at macys.com/shopforacause.
“Giving back is a cornerstone of Macy’s culture, and through our annual Shop For A Cause program Macy’s has been able to raise more than $42 million for local and national charities that are meaningful for our customers and associates,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer. “We are proud to offer our customers a simple way to make a positive difference in their communities while enjoying great savings at Macy’s. Our customers’ ongoing support is an inspiration, and we hope to continue making an impact for years to come.”
For more information about Macy’s Shop For A Cause event and how to participate, visit macys.com/shopforacause.
