Shelter from the Storm

SAKS FIFTH AVENTUE FORMS LOCAL CHARITABLE
PARTNERSHIPS NATIONWIDE

NEW YORK, NY: January 16, 2012–This February, Saks Fifth Avenue will give 5% of all registered purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to charity.  The donations will benefit certain local organizations, keeping support within each Saks Fifth Avenue store’s immediate community.

“Saks Fifth Avenue is committed to our local communities.  We appreciate our customers’ charitable involvement and look forward to giving back locally with this exciting and newly implemented national program,” Steve Sadove, Chairman and CEO, Saks Incorporated, said.

Customers may select which local charity from Saks Fifth Avenue’s roster they wish to allocate their 5% contribution. Registration is one simple step at point of sale linking the customer account with their chosen charity.

Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert has partnered with the following charities from February 1 to 29, 2012:

Virginia Waring Piano Competition- Encourages and promotes musical culture in the Southern California Desert through its educational outreach programs and by holding a biennial piano competition with participants from around the world.  

College of the Desert Foundation- College of the Desert Foundation- College of the Desert Foundation helps ensure COD can provide the educated workforce that serves as the engine for the region’s economic growth. Our impact is significant throughout the valley. We are training and educating the next generation of clean technology professionals, childcare providers, allied healthcare workers, architects, golf professionals and programmers to build the next web-based platforms.

Shelter from the Storm- Provides comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence—professionally, ethically, and compassionately.

National Charity League, Inc., Palm Springs Chapter- Its goal is to foster the mother-daughter relationship in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.

AIDS Assistance Program- The AIDS Assistance Program is a non-profit volunteer-driven organization with the goal of providing support to low-income men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in the Greater Palm Springs Area.

Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Desert
73-555 El Paseo
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Store Hours: Monday through Wednesday 10 to 6
                    Thursday through Saturday 10 to 7
                    Sunday 11 to 6      

Saks.com will also be supporting the program, with 5% of online purchases made using a registered Saks credit card, being donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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