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CONTACT: Badazz Foundation 501c3

Founder: Carol Storms

(310) 988-0062

Badazzfoundation.org

Macy’s helps local charity Badazz Foundation 501c3 raise funds and awareness to rebuild abandoned homes in Miami through the national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event

Miami, Florida, July 13, 2015-- Macy’s will partner with Badazz Foundation 501c3 to invite customers to participate in Macy’s 10^th annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event on August 29, 2015. Customers can purchase shopping passes from Badazz Foundation now.  Macy’s “Shop For A Cause” is a unique one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts. Since 2006, the program has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for charities across the country.

“Macy’s is proud to invite our customers to join us in giving back to causes that make a difference both locally and nationally,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s chief marketing officer. “For the last nine years, Macy’s Shop For A Cause program has raised many millions of dollars for thousands of charities across the country. We look forward to offering our customers and associates an easy way to make a positive impact in our communities while enjoying great savings at Macy’s.”

Macy’s has provided Badazz Foundation with shopping passes to sell for $5 each. Badazz Foundation will keep 100 percent of every shopping pass it sells. The more Badazz Foundation sells, the more money it will raise!

By purchasing a shopping pass from Badazz Foundation, customers support volunteer efforts to rebuild abandoned and blighted properties in Miami turning them into beautiful so-called "Badazz Crybz," while enjoying a day of spectacular discounts, entertainment and special events at Macy’s. Pass holders will receive special discounts on most regular, sale and clearance purchases all day, but some exclusions apply.

"Macy’s has shown time after time it is a philanthropic corporation that values community and the importance of giving back,” said Badazz Foundation Founder Carol Storms. “We are proud to be a partner in the 10^th annual Shop For A Cause,” she said.

For more information about Macy’s “Shop For A Cause,” visit macys.com/shopforacause.

To purchase a shopping pass from Badazz Foundation contact Carol Storms at Badazz Foundation at (310) 988-0062.

About Macy’s

Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 800 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 $70 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.

About Badazz Foundation 501c3

B.a.d.a.z.z  is an acronym for Building, Altruistic, Dynamic, Able-Bodied, Zealous, Zeniths. We are a Miami-based, volunteer and community empowerment organization. Through various events and special projects we aim to inspire and enable our inner-city community residents to become powerful community leaders who are willing to transform society at a local level in ways that will positively impact the lives of all.

 

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