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Dollar General digs deep in pockets for literacy
Dollar General is trying to launch a literacy revolution in in its home state of Tennessee.
The retailer presented a surprise check to students, teachers and administrators at H.B. Williams Elementary in White House, Tenn., for $50,000 to support literacy initiatives at the school.
"Reading is critical to a child's success in school and in life. We hope this gift will help infuse a renewed excitement about reading and strengthen the literacy programs available to the students," said Denine Torr, senior director of Community Initiatives at Dollar General.
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Macy's asks consumers to give back while shopping
Macy’s is appealing to customers with a favorite cause by asking shoppers to participate in the retailer's marquee charity event.
The retailer will hold its annual “Shop For A Cause” event, a unique, one-day-only shopping event created to support local charities’ fundraising efforts, on Aug. 29. Since 2006, the program has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for thousands of charities across the country.
