August 29, 2015

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Macy’s 10th annual national “Shop For A Cause” charity shopping event will take place at Sangertown Square Mall on Saturday August 29th. Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency will keep 100 percent of every shopping pass it sells.Macy’s will partner with Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. to invite customers to participate in

Customers can purchase shopping passes from Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.(MVCAA) 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 MVCAA. with shopping passes to sell for $5 each. MVCAA will keep 100 percent of every shopping pass it sells. The more MVCAA sells, the more money it will raise!

By purchasing a shopping pass from MVCAA, customers support low-income families across Oneida and Herkimer Counties 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.

“We are delighted that Macy’s has agreed to partner with us. MVCAA works to help children and families across our community to have a more positive way of life. With the beginning of school, cold weather and the holidays quickly approaching, families can slip through the cracks quickly. This is a fun, easy way for the community to help!” Amy Turner, Executive Director, Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.

For more information about Macy’s “Shop For A Cause,” visit macys.com/shopforacause. To purchase a shopping pass from MVCAA, contact 315-624-9930 or stop by our administrative offices at 9882 River Road, Utica.