Stewart\u2019s Shops is teaming up with its customers once again to raise money for local children\u2019s charities through its Holiday Match campaign.
\nIt kicked off on Thanksgiving Day and runs through Christmas Day at all shop locations.
\n\u201cIn these times, nonprofits need our help more than ever with increased strains on staffing, resources and budgets. We are proud to partner with our customers to help those who need it most\u201d, said Stewart\u2019s Shops President Gary Dake.
\nLast year, customers donated an incredible $895,000 to the program, doubling to more than $1.79 million with the Stewart\u2019s match. The funds were able to support 1,830 local children\u2019s organizations across the 31 counties where Stewart\u2019s shops are located.
\nThe program started 34 years ago.
\n\u201cThe $30 million success story of the Holiday Match program continues to grow, since 1986, with the hard work of our shop partners and the generosity of our customers. Together, we will help thousands of children in our 31 county market area,\u201d says Amy Potter, Stewart\u2019s Director of Corporate Contributions.
\nThe goal of Holiday Match is to encourage individual giving and broaden the base of support for local charities. Stewart\u2019s Holiday Match is a nonprofit foundation; all donations are tax-deductible. Stewart\u2019s gladly accepts funds from groups or businesses, but only matches individual donations.
\nLocal children\u2019s organizations are encouraged to apply for funding online at stewartsshops.com.
\nThe deadline for submission is Jan. 31.
\nAll groups applying must be locally based, benefit children under 18, and be a qualified, charitable 501c3 organization. A listing of all the local organizations that received funds last season is available online.
\nOfficials said unlike most charitable programs, the Holiday Match has zero administrative fees. The program only accepts cash donations which eliminates credit card processing fees; and 100 percent of the donations are allocated for children\u2019s charity groups. Every $1 is matched, which means donations are actually doubled. Personal checks are accepted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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