MACY’S: is hosting its third annual “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event on Sept. 20. The event has which raised nearly $19 million over the past two years for charities across the U.S. Macy’s offers shopping passes to regional and local charities in its markets nationwide, which are then sold by the charitable organizations for $5 each. Organizations keep 100% of the shopping pass proceeds. Pass holders can redeem their passes at any Macy’s store or online at http://www.macys.com on Sept. 20 to receive 20% off most men’s, women’s, kids, and accessories merchandise and 10% off most home items. Passes are also sold at online and at Macy’s stores leading up to the event.
HY-VEE: stores are donating 200,000 trees ready for planting to schools and organizations in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. Community groups and more than 500 schools throughout the chain’s seven-state region will participate in the project. The Arbor Day Foundation Tree Giveaway program aligns with Hy-Vee's sustainability mission to promote the well being of customers, employees, communities and the environment.
