Payless honors Hispanic Heritage Month

TOPEKA, Kan. Payless ShoeSource announced that it is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on Sept. 15, by selling a limited-edition Trilogy necklace for $4 at more than 650 stores nationwide and on Payless.com. The company said it would donate 100% of the net profits from the necklace sales toward a scholarship established with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

"Youth and education are critical to the future of our nation," said LuAnn Via, president and ceo of Payless. "Our efforts in September are focused on supporting Hispanic youth with our Payless Inspiring Possibilities program. The unique, limited-edition Trilogy necklace is available for only $4 -- a price point accessible to so many. Together, we are truly celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and benefiting young Hispanics with strong opportunities for higher education and to help them achieve their goals and make their dreams come true."