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Press Releases
The Bay Introduces new Program to help Communities Raise Funds
Toronto, ON - Today, the Bay announced a new program geared towards helping community groups raise funds for their organization.The event, titled “The Giving Day” will occur on Saturday, November 3rd at Bay stores across the country.
The program is open to registered charities, sport clubs, community or school groups, and works as follows: Each organization can order tickets for The Giving Day, free of charge, to sell to their donors, partners, and friends for $5 each. On November 3rd, ticket holders will be invited to join the festivities, which include pre-holiday makeovers, entertainment, contests, and 15 percent off almost all purchases made that day.Participating organizations benefit as they get to keep 100 percent of each ticket they sell – the full $5.
“The first annual Giving Day program helps raise money for Canadian charities and organizations, opening up the opportunity for Bay customers to give back to those in need in their local communities,” said Diane Gordon, Director, Community Investment. “By combining giving and shopping, we are helping Canadian charities while customers enjoy a fun filled day at the Bay.”
Interested organizations can order tickets to sell by visiting www.thebay.com/thegivingday.The week leading up to the event – October 29th to November 3rd - all Bay stores across Canada will also be selling individual tickets to customers in support of the Hbc Foundation.
The Hbc Foundation is a leading charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians through programs that reflect our distinct Canadian values. Each year, by working closely with local and national organizations across the country, we will invest more than $10 million in organizations committed to building healthy families, creating strong communities and inspiring Canadians.
Hbc is Canada's largest diversified general merchandise retailer, operating in department store (the Bay), mass merchandise (Zellers), specialty (Home Outfitters and Designer Depot) and discount (Fields) formats. With over 580 retail locations and nearly 70,000 associates located in every province in Canada, Hbc provides Canadians with stylish, quality merchandise at great value, through retail banners focused on exceptional customer service. Hbc is a Canadian retail leader in corporate social responsibility, and the fifth annual Hbc CSR report can be found at www.hbc.ca. For more information please visit www.hbc.com.
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