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Sears to donate for Katrina affected Louisiana, Mississippi & Alabama

02 Sep '05

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Home appliance retailer Sears Holdings Corporation announced a international assistance effort for residents of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Sears is making nearly $500,000 in merchandise and gift cards available to the American Red Cross, along with up to $500,000 in matching funds to help families hardest hit by the storm.

"The hearts and thoughts go out to everyone who's been touched by the tragic events along the Gulf Coast," said Alan Lacy, Sears Holdings Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

"Sears, Lands' End and Kmart are focusing relief efforts on the families, homes and communities in most dire need of assistance, along with additional outreach to Sears Holdings associates and families who are most impacted."

"Starting Saturday, they will match customer donations up to $500,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund made at Sears and Kmart stores," stated Aylwin Lewis, President of Sears Holdings and chief executive officer of Kmart and Sears Retail. "They hope our customers will join us in providing support to those who are most in need."

Donations will be accepted at Sears and Kmart's 3,500 stores in the U.S.(1) through the end of September. In addition, Sears and Kmart stores in and around the impacted area are accepting American Red Cross vouchers and client assistance cards as payment for products needed to rebuild from the storm.

Sears, Kmart and Lands' End merchandise is being made available for shipment as soon as authorities permit delivery. The items include a wide cross-section of apparel, shoes and bedding identified by relief agencies as most widely required. In addition, Sears and Kmart gift cards will be made available to the American Red Cross.

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