Macy’s Got Your 6 Charity Event Drives Funds for Military Veterans
June 27 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
From Wednesday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 4,
Macy’s will host fundraising event in stores and on macys.com
Macy’s invites customers to celebrate July 4th and five years of
giving back to America’s veterans with a fundraising event that
benefits the veteran organization Got Your 6. From Wednesday, June
28 to Tuesday, July 4, customers can give $3 at the register at any
store or on macys.com, and as a thank you receive a 25 percent off
savings pass for select regular-priced and sale items or 15 percent
off select regular-priced and sale jewelry, home and sale/clearance
watches*. In addition, 100 percent of the $3 will be donated to Got
Your 6 and its veteran-focused nonprofit partners.
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Since Macy’s first partnered with Got Your 6 in 2013, the
retailer has raised more than $8.3 million for the organization in
support of the men and women who have served our country.
“Through the support of Macy’s customers and associates since
2013, we have helped raise funding for Got Your 6 that has made a
tremendous impact in the veteran community,” said Lauren Anania,
director of cause marketing at Macy’s. “From helping provide
resources to homeless veterans to supporting them as they enter
back into the workforce, we are deeply proud to continue this
partnership and help even more military veterans and their
families.”
Below are a few examples of the work Macy’s funding has helped
accomplish through Got Your 6’s nonprofit partners:
- Housed 41,169 chronically homeless
veterans (Community Solutions)
- Provided 23,374 hours of mental health
support services (Give An Hour)
- Trained 123,000 graduate students in
mental health disciplines (Give An Hour)
- Secured 585,000 commitments to hire
veterans and military spouses (Hiring Our Heroes)
- Helped 1,400 children – and an equal
number of mentors – through programs that focus on grief and
healing (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, TAPS)
In the military, “Got your six” means “I’ve got your back.” As a
coalition, Got Your 6 knows that most veterans leave the military
seeking new challenges, and the campaign ensures that there are
opportunities for them to continue their service and strengthen
their communities.
“Over the past five years, Macy's customers and associates have
had the backs of America’s veterans,” said Iraq War veteran and Got
Your 6 Executive Director Bill Rausch. “Thanks to Macy’s support,
Got Your 6 and our nonprofit partners are being provided the
resources to fulfill our mission of empowering veterans and
delivering real change in communities across America. We’re excited
to support this charity event while highlighting the tremendous
contributions of our nation’s veterans.”
For more information about the Got Your 6 campaign and #IAm
stories that highlight the unique veteran talents and contributions
of Macy’s employees, visit macys.com/gotyour6.
*Additional exclusions and restrictions apply for the pass.
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 Got Your 6
Got Your 6 unites nonprofit, Hollywood, and government partners
to empower veterans. We believe that veterans are leaders, team
builders, and problem solvers who have the unique potential to
strengthen communities across the country. As a coalition, Got Your
6 works to integrate these perspectives into popular culture,
engage veterans and civilians together to foster understanding, and
empower veterans to lead in their communities. For more
information, visit gotyour6.org.
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Macy’s Media RelationsJulie Strider,
646-429-5213julie.strider@macys.comorTracy Davis,
646-429-7470tracy.davis@macys.com
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