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THE BON-TON STORES, INC. REACHES $263,711 IN DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
MILWAUKEE, WI (October 2013) – The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) raised $263,711 through customer donations from June 17 to July 17 for the American Red Cross, a not-for-profit that prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
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“We are delighted to make this donation to the American Red Cross,” said Bon-Ton President and CEO, Brendan Hoffman. “We are proud to support an amazing organization that depends on volunteers to help support the lives of victims in need nationwide during times of disaster.”
Customers were given the opportunity to donate $3 to the American Red Cross between June 17 and July 17 in exchange for a coupon that gave them $10 off of a $25 purchase.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters,
feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
About The BonTon Stores, Inc.
The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., with corporate headquarters in York, Pennsylvania and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates 272 department stores, which includes 10 furniture galleries, in 25 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon- Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers nameplates. The stores offer a broad assortment of national and private brand fashion
Appearing in the photo from left to right are:
Colleen Hider, Special Events Mgr, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Patty Flowers, American Red Cross, Regional CEO
Christine Hojnacki, Vice President, The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. Jed Lapid, American Red Cross, Chief Development Officer
apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and home furnishings. Facebook.com/BonTon Twitter: @BonTon
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