Stein Mart Plans Second National Promotion to Benefit Dignity U Wear

May 19, 2009 - PRLog -- Jacksonville, FL--Dignity U Wear, the Jacksonville-based, national nonprofit that provides brand new clothing to men, women and children in need, will be the beneficiary of a new special promotional event planned for all 263 Stein Mart stores throughout the country, announced Robert S. Bryan, Jr., Executive Director of Dignity U Wear.

On Friday, May 29th and Saturday, May 30th, shoppers making a donation of $5 or more to Dignity U Wear will receive 10% off their entire purchase. This is over and above Stein Mart’s already low discounted prices—including sale items.

“Dignity U Wear (DUW) enjoys a very unique partnership with Stein Mart, which is largely responsible for DUW’s expansion across the country,” said Bryan. “Each Stein Mart store raises money for DUW and identifies a local nonprofit in their market to receive the new clothing. It’s an innovative model in which all parties benefit.”

“This is our second, system-wide promotion for Dignity U Wear,” said Julia Taylor, Director, Boutique & Agenda and corporate coordinator of the DUW relationship at the Jacksonville-based, national retailer.  “The associates in each local store are committed to supporting DUW because it allows them to make a difference for people in need right within their own communities. They are enthusiastic about this opportunity to be a part of a national effort, because our first system-wide promotion last fall proved so successful.” Stein Mart raised more than $98,000 for DUW in November 2008.

Since 2003, Stein Mart has raised more than $2.3 million and helped to distribute more than 1.2 million pieces of clothing to DUW partner organizations. The funds raised on May 29th & 30th  will help Dignity U Wear to meet the growing demand for new clothing that improves self-esteem, fosters better school performance, helps adults with job placement and helps parents take better care of their families.

Dignity U Wear distributes brand new clothing it receives from manufacturers and retailers through a network of nonprofit social service agencies throughout the United States.  Dignity U Wear is the only nonprofit organization dedicated to receiving, warehousing and distributing brand new clothing to people in need at absolutely no cost to them. Since it was founded in 2000, the organization has provided more than 5.7 million pieces, valued at $101million, to more than 390,000 people. For more information, visit www.dignityuwear.org.

Founded by the current chairman's grandfather just after the turn of the 20th century, the Stein Mart concept has evolved into a nationwide network of easy-to-access freestanding stores. Merchandise includes current-season, brand-name fashions for women and men; accessories; home decor; linens; and shoes, all at prices 20% to 60% below department stores and specialty shops. Merchandise is updated frequently and limited inventories of each item are supplied per store to assure variety and a unique shopping experience. For more information, visit www.steinmart.com.

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