Macy’s donates $10,000 to Players Philanthropy Fund to provide resources and support to local partners, such as the 53 Families Foundation
WHAT: For the 11th year, Macy’s partners with Players Philanthropy Fund, 53 Families Foundation and The Salvation Army to provide a Thanksgiving meal to families in need in the Baltimore community. Working alongside local partners and service organizations in the Baltimore metro-area, Macy’s volunteers will package and distribute meals to 5,000 men, women and children in need, before Thanksgiving.
This unprecedented time has brought challenges to many families in the communities Macy’s colleagues live and work, and Macy’s is proud to support incredible organizations—such as 53 Families Foundation and The Salvation Army —whose impactful work plays a vital role in strengthening and enriching the local community and beyond.
Health and safety are our top priority. Our teams will be following local CDC guidelines and will require all event volunteers and attendees to wear face coverings and practice social distancing throughout the entirety of the event.
WHEN: Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to Noon
WHERE: Salvation Army Warehouse
400 E 29th St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Local volunteers will be packing Thanksgiving meals on-site for those in need
Media interested in covering must RSVP in advance. Media on-site are required to follow social distancing guidelines and wear face coverings.
MORE: Founded by two-time Super Bowl Champion and Ravens “Ring of Honor” inductee Matt Stover and philanthropy expert Seth McDonnell, Players Philanthropy Fund (PPF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity that enables athletes, entertainers, corporations and individuals to create a dedicated fund that can accept tax-deductible contributions in support of any qualified charitable mission.
53 Families Foundation was first organized in 2010 to provide necessary resources for youth to be successful. Founder Jameel McClain often reflects back to periods in his youth where he did not have basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. 53 Families Foundation assists youth in these basic needs to help promote self-esteem to produce positive life results. Since the foundation’s inception, thousands of individuals have received resources including clothing, meals and financial support. The motto “Adversity Won’t Stop Me” is a direct reflection on the foundation, McClain and the entire 53 Families family.
The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operation around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalArmyCM and #DoingTheMostGood
CONTACT: Jacqueline King, Macy’s Media Relations, Jacqueline.King@Macys.com, 248-231-2160
Melin Sotiriou Droz, The Salvation Army of Central Maryland’s Community Relations, Melin.Sotiriou-Droz@uss.salvationarmy.org, 240-330-5516
