Stewart\u2019s Shops is teaming up with its customers once again to raise money for local children\u2019s charities.<\/p>\n
The Stewart\u2019s Holiday Match campaign kicked off on Thanksgiving Day and runs through Christmas Day at all shop locations. The program doubles customer donations penny for penny, and has set fundraising records for three consecutive seasons.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlready having such a sense of community in our shops, the Stewart\u2019s Holiday Match program has proven to be a perfect match for our friendly partners and loyal customers. By joining together, we can support kids in our own neighborhoods, all year long,\u201d said Stewart\u2019s Shops President Gary Dake.<\/p>\n
In 2016, customers donated $926,000 to the program, doubling to more than $1.85 million with the Stewart\u2019s match, he said. This was a $100,000 increase over the previous season. The funds were able to support a record 1,737 local children\u2019s organizations across the 31 counties where Stewart\u2019s Shops are located.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe Holiday Match Program is a significant part of Stewart\u2019s commitment to strengthen our shops\u2019 communities,\u201d said Stewart\u2019s Foundation President Susan Dake. \u201cNot only does it raise funds and awareness for local children\u2019s charities, it encourages community support.\u201d<\/p>\n
This program has contributed more than $24 million to thousands of local children\u2019s organizations since 1986, the company said.\u00a0 All the money donated goes to charity. There are no administrative costs. The funds are allocated in March.<\/p>\n
The goal of Holiday Match is to encourage individual giving and broaden the base of support for local charities, according to the company. Stewart\u2019s Holiday Match is a 501c3 foundation. All donations are tax deductible. Stewart\u2019s accepts funds from groups or businesses, but only matches individual donations.<\/p>\n
Local children\u2019s organizations are encouraged to apply for funding online at stewartsshops.com. Paper applications are also available at shops. The deadline for submission is Jan. 31. All groups applying must be locally based, benefit children under 18, and be a qualified, charitable 501c3 organization.<\/p>\n
A brochure listing all the local organizations that received funds last season will also be available in all Stewart\u2019s Shops and at stewartsshops.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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