T.J. Maxx Help To Save The Children
Promotions | admin | July 18, 2009 at 5:19 pmThanks to T.J. Maxx, I’m able to share this noteworthy fund raising program with my readers! Please read on about how you can help Save the Children with T.J. Maxx during your back-to-school shopping this year!
Join T.J. Maxx to Help Children in Need in the United States
Initiative Commemorates 25th Anniversary of T.J. Maxx and
Save the Children Partnership
As the new school year approaches, many parents and kids are getting ready by purchasing new school supplies and clothing. However, for children living in rural poverty in the United States, getting just the basic necessities to go back to school can be a challenge. Beginning on August 3, all T.J. Maxx stores will carry limited edition reusable shopping bags for $0.99. The bags are designed with Save the Children original children’s artwork, and for each bag purchased, T.J. Maxx will donate one basic item such as; socks, underwear and backpacks to Save the Children’s U.S. programs, up to 25,000 items. This initiative marks 25 years of partnership for T.J. Maxx and Save the Children.
“For the past 25 years, T.J.Maxx has shown its commitment to children living in poverty by being a dedicated partner to Save the Children and supporting our work in rural communities across the country,” said Mark Shriver, Vice President and Managing Director of Save the Children’s U.S. Programs. “The company’s generosity has not only provided much-needed clothing and supplies to children in need, but has helped them gain access to essential programs, like early childhood education and literacy, that will help them succeed in school and in life.
Jennie Garth Gives Back Basics in New York City
To kick off this program, T.J. Maxx will partner with celebrity mom Jennie Garth (Kelly Taylor on 90210) to host an event in New York City on August 6, 2009. A giant replica of the limited edition reusable bag will be located outside of the T.J.Maxx Manhattan store at 620 Avenue of the Americas. Jennie Garth and consumers alike will have the opportunity to “fill the bag” with basic items that children need to go back to school. Throughout the day, each time a reusable shopping bag is purchased at the Manhattan store, T.J.Maxx will provide the consumer with a back to school basic item to be tossed into the giant shopping bag. All items collected will be donated to Save the Children U.S. Programs.
Since 1984, T.J. Maxx has been a proud supporter of Save the Children, donating more than $12 million to support Save the Children’s U.S. Programs through an annual in-store fundraising program, gift in-kind donations and individual child sponsorships. T.J. Maxx sponsors over 925 children in Save the Children U.S. Programs with each T.J. Maxx store and various corporate departments sponsoring a child. All donations and sponsorships support Save the Children’s early childhood development, literacy and nutrition and physical fitness programs, which operate in poor rural communities across the country.
“At T.J. Maxx stores, parents can get the back to school basics they need at a great value. However, for the children living in poverty in the U.S. getting these basics is a challenge,” said Sonya Cosentini, T.J. Maxx Spokesperson. “We are honored to be celebrating the 25th year of our commitment to Save the Children by giving these children the basics they need to succeed.”
In addition to the limited edition bag, T.J. Maxx will also be hosting its annual in-store fundraising program. From July 26 – August 22 customers can donate $1 to Save the Children’s U.S. Programs.
About Save the Children:
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. For over 75 years, Save the Children has been helping children survive and thrive by improving their health, education and economic opportunities and, in times of acute crisis, mobilizing rapid
life-saving assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. It is a member of the International Save the Children Alliance, comprising 27 national, independent Save the Children organizations working in more than 120 countries to ensure the well-being of children. www.savechildren.org.
About T.J. Maxx:
T.J. Maxx is a Massachusetts-based off-price retailer with more than 880 stores nationwide. The stores offer amazing savings every day on brand name and designer fashions for the entire family and home. You can also find an incredible, ever-changing assortment of accessories; including jewelry, ladies’ shoes, handbags, belts and luggage. With new merchandise arriving every week to each store, it’s a whole new store every time you shop! For the nearest T.J. Maxx store, call 1-800-2TJ-MAXX or visit tjmaxx.com.
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July 19th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
What a wonderful thing to help the many poverty stricken children right here in our own country. Many companies raise funds to send to other countries, which is terrific, but we also have so many in the USA who don’t have basic needs of life and I think it is fabulous that TJ Maxx and Marshalls are doing something to help the children of our country. Thank you for sharing this story, God bless you, the stores and God bless America!
July 20th, 2009 at 10:10 am
I surely share your sentiments and am a huge advocate of helping those within our own country! In fact, all my donations go to local, needy families or charities that benefit people in America. God bless you too!:)
August 3rd, 2009 at 2:06 am
[...] This year retailer T.J. Max celebrates 25 years of partnership with Save the Children. Beginning today T.J. Maxx stores will be selling limited edition reusable shopping bags for $0.99. The bags are designed with Save the Children original children’s artwork, and for each bag purchased, T.J. Maxx will donate one basic item such as; socks, underwear and backpacks to Save the Children’s U.S. programs, up to 25,000 items. In addition to the limited edition bag, T.J. Maxx will also be hosting its annual in-store fundraising program. From July 26 – August 22 customers can donate $1 to Save the Children’s U.S. Programs. The goal is to collect and distribute basic supplies to impoverished children in rural areas. When kids don’t have to worry about having clothes to wear to school, they can focus on learning! Jacqueline has all of the details at Blessings Abound. [...]