Macy’s Donates Large Sum to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

For Immediate Release

Contact: Aleisha Garcia

agarcia@mentorbig.org

Phone: 561-727-3450

Macy’s Donates Large Sum to Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

Martin & Palm Beach County – June 20, 2012 – Macy’s recently donated $43,118.22 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBS) through Macy’s Thanks for Sharing program, which ran from September to December 31, 2012. Martin County and Palm Beach County Macy's have gone above and beyond for BBBS. Macy's includes BBBS in their Thanks for Sharing Campaign, Shop for a Cause Campaign, and they also host a Shopping Spree for 75 of our local children.

Thanks for Sharing is an excellent program began by Macy’s in 2003 that benefits both Macy’s customers and various nonprofit organizations. It runs through November and December every year; customers enroll in the program for $25, and they receive a 10% off coupon in return. For each customer enrolled, Macy’s gives $10 to charity. Other charities served by this program include the American Heart Association, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and other local charities including the Boys and Girls Club.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties received a total of $43,118.22 from the Thanks for Sharing program. “We are extremely grateful for Macy’s generous donation,” said President/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, William P. Bee, Jr. “It is only with the support of generous companies like Macy’s are we able to keep serving the children in our communities.”

Photo Caption: Stacey Brownlow: Martin County BBBS Executive Director, Richard Levine: Treasure Coast Square Mall Macy’s General Manager, William P. Bee, Jr: BBBS President/CEO, Drew Garrell: District Vice President- Macy's Ft Lauderdale & Palm Beach District, Norman Murphy: Macy’s Director of Operations, and Robert Kremler: Macy’s Director of Human Resources.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties

BBBS provides children facing adversity aged 6-17 with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986 the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best performing agencies nationwide. BBBSA recognized CEO William P. Bee Jr. as “CEO of the Year- Small Agency Category” in 2007. South Florida Business Leader Magazine ranked BBBS in 2009 and again in 2010 as one of the top 100 South Florida small businesses. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.