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HISTORYOn September 15, 2005, with only a three day notice, thirty fashion industry leaders came together to figure out how the industry could provide relief to the victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While larger national relief organizations existed, there was no structure in place to organize the immediate collection and distribution of excess product to those so desperately in need. Under the leadership of Allan Ellinger, the group canvassed the retail and home industries to gauge participation.

The response was overwhelming. Over $4.5 million dollars worth of product was collected and channeled directly to victims suffering from the devastation. What began as a vision has turned into an incredible charitable endeavor to provide hope to those in need. MISSIONThe mission of Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, Inc. is to unify the men’s and women’s apparel and home industries to donate new product in order to aid victims of disasters and individuals in need throughout the year.

We match need with our availability of product coming from both wholesale and retail fashion industry vendors — some of the biggest names in the fashion and home industries. Through a strategic alliance with K.I.D.S., we have structured a global network of more than one thousand local agencies that we coordinate with in the donation and delivery of excess products. While our organization provides aid to those in need, we also provide economic and philanthropic alternatives for companies disposing of their excess inventory. FASHION DELIVERS TODAYOur distinguished Boards continue to drive our vision. The Board of Directors is composed of luminaries from the apparel and home sectors. The Associate Board raises awareness in fashion-related industries and beyond, targeting a younger demographic while building a passionate new group of leaders. With tremendous growth over the last few years, Fashion Delivers has distributed over $30 million dollars in donations. For 2008 alone, Fashion Delivers projected to distribute over $15 million dollars in product donations to those in need, both in the United States and across the globe.

Help us continue the momentum. Learn more about how you or your organization can join our cause…

“Because giving is always in fashion.”


Charitable Foundation, Inc.


Charitable Foundation, inc.

Fashion Delivers is the charity of choice for the fashion industry. through the support of the world’s major men’s, women’s and home furnishings industries, combined with an unparalleled network of more than 1,000 local agencies across the country, Fashion delivers coordinates the delivery of excess new product to individuals in need throughout the year

What We Have Done... Who Has Donated...

Why Donate?Charitable Endeavoralign your brand with a good cause through product donation.Eliminate Warehousing Cost of Excess Inventoryhelp many with little bureaucracy. Just fill out a donation form then fax the completed form to us and we will contact you to coodinate a pick-up or delivery.Receive Tax BreaksSection 170 (e)(c) of the internal revenue Code allows qualifying companies (c-corporations) a deduction of up to the value of donated inventory.Access to Fashion Insidersexposure to industry leaders, press opportunities and great events.

How Do I Donate?Call us at (212) 629-6700 ext 221 or fill out the donation form and fax it to us at (212) 279-5917 and we will be in contact with you to coordinate pick-up or delivery.

Fashion Delivers matches the product to those in need through a network of more than 1,000 local social service agencies affiliated with K.I.D.S. (Kids in distressed Situations, inc.).

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More than 200 companies and counting have supported Fashion delivers including:

aéropostaleanne Kleinavanti linensblissburtonCalvin KleinConverseeverlastKellwoodlaundry by designlenoxlimited

l’oreal ProfessionnelMacy’sMichael Korsolive and bette’sPerry ellisPhat FarmPolorocawearSean Johntommy hilfigerurban outfittersVictoria’s Secret

Abs HCM Collective, Inc Oxford Apparel Golf

Acrex, Inc Homestead/LFUSA Pacific Alliance USA/Regatta

Aéropsotale Hotline Showroom Perry Ellis International

Agave Jean Company Human B Design Corp Peter Thomas Roth Skin Care

Age Group Ltd Imperial Headwear Polo Ralph Lauren

Aka New York Intradeco Apparel Presentation

Alfred Dunner Inc. Jackrabitt Collection Quinn New York

AME Jacques Moret Ralsey Group

Anne Klein NY Jennifer B Clothing Republic Clothing Corp

AK Anne Klein Jocelyn Regatta

Aron Group Jones Apparel Group Apparel The Resource Group

Bendon USA, Inc Jones Apparel Group Shoes Revel Industries

Boutique 9 Jones Apparel Knits Div Rhomas Wear, Inc

Brazilian Productos, Inc Jones Div Jewerly Rocawear

Bruno Duloc, Inc June Jacobs Skin Care Rodo

Carolina Amato Junior Gallery, Ltd Roytex, Inc

Charlotte Tarantola K-Swiss Salty, Inc

Christopher Deane Kangol Headwear Samuelsohn, Ltd

Components by John McCoy Kasper Div. Jones Apparel Sean John/ Christian Casey

Components clothing LTD Knothe Sean John

Converse Krazy Kat Sportswear Seaside Brands

Copland Industries La Cite Seattle Pacific Industries

Croscill Lafayette 148 Settings by Mona

D’Accord La Rose, Inc. (Bob Mackie Studio) Sierra Accessories

Daisy Fuentes (Regatta) Li & Fung USA Soundgirl

Debra Rodman The Limited Spinnerstown Shuttle

Dignity U wear Limited Brands Surf Cowboy

Dra 201 Div. of Li & Fung L’Oreal Professionnel Swaxx Corporation d/b/a/ Collezione SA

Dress By Design, Inc Loyaltex Fashion Inc. T Smith & Co

Duracell/ P&G Macgregor Golf Co. TakeOut Sweaters

European Collection Maidenform Tahari, Asl Inc

Fashion Avenue Knits Manuel Designs Theality

Fibers Marcraft Textiler

Fineberg Publicity Martin Gordon Tharani Industries

Fishman & Tobin, Inc Mezza Global Inc Thirteendenim

Fishscale USA Michael Kors USA Town & Country Linen Corp

Free Country Mo Industries Trina Turk

Free People (Urban Outfitters) Morsly Ungaro

Funky Urban, Inc Nanette Lapore Vanitas of California, Inc

G-III Apparel Group Napier Venetian Fashion Group

G-III (Andrew Marc) Neema Clothing Victoria’s Secret

Givenchy Nesta Brand International Wearwolf Group

Glamour Nine West Woodlake

Olive & Bette

FASHION DELIVERS EXPRESSES OUR WARMEST GRATITUDE AND IS VERY PROUD TO HAVE THE SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES DURING 2008: (as of 9/1/08)

FASHION DELIVERS & K.I.D.S. SPONSORSHIP PROPOSAL

2008 BENEFIT GALA

WHAT IS IT?this december 2nd, Fashion delivers will hold our 3rd annual Gala at the Pierre hotel with Mayor Michael Bloomberg as the night’s keynote speaker. the Gala will be honoring exceptional industry leaders for their philanthropic efforts: rick darling, President of lF uSa; Matt McCauley, Chairman & Ceo of the Gymboree Corporation; and Michael balmuth, Ceo and President of ross Stores, inc. Past galas have had speakers such as Former President bill Clinton and 2008 Presidential Candidate Senator barack obama. attended by over 800 industry leaders, this gala is the biggest fund raiser for both organizations.

SILENT AUCTION SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITYa donation from your organization as a silent auction item enables us to raise money and make a tangible difference in helping families in need and victims of disaster. Guests will be able to bid on items throughout the night of the Gala.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Charitable Endeavor:

aligning your brand with a good cause through product donation 501©3 status: Your in-kind gift is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law

Access to Fashion Insiders: exposure to industry executives increased brand awareness to your target consumer

On-site Exposure: Customized signage that showcases your brand with auction item inclusion in event photography

WHO DO I CONTACT?Shanya Fernando, Co-Chair of Fashion delivers associate board: [email protected] McKenzie, Fashion delivers associate board: [email protected]

“Because giving is always in fashion.”


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Allan Ellinger*ChairmanSenior Managing PartnerMMG, Inc.

Harry AdjmiChairman & PresidentOne Step Up, Ltd.

Dick Baker

Lissa BaumExecutive Vice PresidentIsrael Discount Bank of New York

Sean CombsChairmanSean John Clothing, Inc.

Haim DabahChairman & CEORegatta

Rick DarlingPresidentLi & Fung, USA

Diane D’ErasmoExecutive Vice PresidentHSBC

Abbey DonegerPresidentThe Doneger Group

Erica FinebergPresidentFineberg Publicity, Inc.

Ruth FinleyPresidentThe Fashion Calendar

Mark FishmanPresidentFishman & Tobin, Inc.

Frank Foley*Chairman & CEOCHF Industries, Inc.

Jeff GoldfarbDirector of Business DevelopmentG-III Apparel Group Ltd.

Michael GoldsmithPartnerSilverberg Stonehill Goldsmith & Haber, P.C.

Donald HechtPresidentHecht & Company

Mark Heller*Executive Vice PresidentCIT Commercial Services

Andrew KahnChairmanKahn Lucas Lancaster, Inc.

Todd KahnGeneral Counsel, Senior Vice PresidentCoach

Elyse KrollPresidentENK International

Jeff MannPresidentMann Publications, Inc.

Kenneth OhashiVice President,Investor & Media RelationsAéropostale, Inc.

Abby Parsonnet*Senior Vice PresidentJP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.

John Pomerantz*JJP Advisory LLC

Michael Setola*President & CEOGreg Norman Collection

Jay Silver*Managing DirectorCBIZ Mahoney Cohen

Gary SimmonsPresidentGerber Childrenswear, Inc.

Russell SimmonsCEORush Communications

Haresh Tharani*ChairmanTharanco Group

Bernt UllmannPresident & CEOGlobal Brand Consulting, LLC

Janice Weinman*PresidentK.I.D.S., Inc.

Jody WeintraubGroup Vice PresidentPlanning and SizeMacy’s Merchandising Group

Yasmine ZdencajManager, Creative and Commercialization StrategyLimitedbrands

*Executive Committee Member



ASSOCIATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dana AristoneCreative Development DirectorGlamour Magazine

Michelle De LeonCorporate Relations ManagerEl Museo de Barrio

Carolyn DisbrowManagerCNN

Marissa FeinbergCo-FounderGreen Leaders

Shanya Fernando (Co-Chair)Senior Marketing ManagerAnne Klein

Staci FriedmanIntegrated Marketing & E-Commerce SpecialistTarte Cosmetics

Serena GodwinAccount ExecutiveJuicy Couture

Alex HuProject ManagerJones Lang LaSalle

Lani KuramotoSenior ManagerHaircare & Redken For MenRedken

Christian Mckenzie

Michael NogenPrincipalTFG Strategy Consulting

Kenneth Ohashi (Co-Chair)Vice President,Investor & Media RelationsAeropostale

Lauren Perry

Isabelle SajousLegal AnalystBloomberg

Natasha TurlinskiBranding & Product DevelopmentZorbit Resources

Matt VigneauConsumer AnalystSoros Fund Management

Kanan Whited IVCreative Director, Print PublishingVision Media & Communications, LLC

Nicolas WinowskyManagerGreen Chimneys Children’s Services

Yasmine Zdencaj (Co-Chair)Manager, Creative & Commercialization StrategyLimited Brands


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EVENTS

2008 PAY IT FASHION FORWARD

JUNE 4, 2008 – MARQUEE NIGHTCLUB

in May 2008, The American Apparel & Footwear Association honored Fashion Delivers Charitable

Foundation, Inc. and K.I.D.S. (Kids In Distressed Situations) as their choice charity partner. to pay that honor

forward, Fashion Delivers recognized 5 up-and-coming industry leaders who use their fashion skills for the

greater good. honorees were selected as finalists by the Fashion Delivers Associate Board, and a panel of

magazine editors from Glamour, Lucky, InStyle and DailyCandy. Fashion Delivers celebrated these honorees at

Marquee. Daisy Fuentes, television personality and creative director of DAISY FUENTES fashion, accessories

and fragrance lines available only at Kohl’s, hosted the event. Janelle Monae, new artist and

Sean “Diddy” Combs protégée, performed for the nearly 450 guests, including some of Seventh avenue’s

hippest insiders.

GALA 2007

NOVEMBER 27, 2007 – PIERRE NEW YORK HOTEL

the third annual Gala honored the following three industry leaders for their philanthropic efforts: Abbey Doneger,

President of The Doneger Group; Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO of Toys”R”Us, Inc.; and Artie Rabin,

CEO of Wear Me Apparel/Kids Headquarters. the Gala had Governor Eliot Spitzer as Key Note Speaker

and Sherri Shepherd, Co-Host of The View as emcee and was attended by over 700 executives from the

fashion, children’s, financial and retail-related industries raising a record $1.1 million dollars.

GALA 2006

DECEMBER 4, 2006 – MANDARIN ORIENTAL HOTEL

the second annual benefit Gala honored Anthony Buccina, Vice Chairman and President of merchandising

for The Bon-Ton Stores, as well as CEO and Chairman Fred Rowan and President Joe Pacifico, both of

The William Carter Company. Speaking to over 600 guests, keynote speaker and current Democratic

Presidential Candidate, Senator Barack Obama, discussed the need to combat poverty in america.

the gala raised over $800,000.



EVENTS

COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE

FEBRUARY 28, 2008 – STITCH BAR

Cocktail party with fashion industry’s hippest crowd where portion of evening’s proceeds went towards funding

shipping costs for product to tornado victims.

BILLION DOLLAR BABES SHOPPING EVENT

NOVEMBER 16, 2007 – BILLION DOLLAR BABES

Billion Dollar Babes hosted an exclusive invitation-only sample sale event attracting stylish, cosmopolitan

shoppers, which offered clothing and accessories at wholesale prices, with an additional 10% off to Fashion

delivers guests.

FASHION WITH COMPASSION

NOVEMBER 14, 2007 – TÉ CASAN

Fashion delivers, FashionJunkie.com, and Té Casan hosted a ViP access event to dreamy designer footwear

discounted at 10% off retail.

SIX DEGREES/ FALL KICK OFF HAPPY HOUR

AUGUST 30, 2007 – PREY BAR

Social networking with a social conscience, Fashion delivers associate board hosted a happy hour to reach a

goal of winning the Six Degrees pledge badge.

FASHION DELIVERS ASSOCIATE BOARD EVENT

AUGUST 8, 2007 – STK

Fashion delivers associate board’s very first networking event. attended by over 100 guests sponsored by

STK, Peroni and Heavy Water Vodka.



american express

bad boy/ atlantic records

billion dollar babes

bombay Sapphire

Cartier

Corzo tequila

daisy Fuentes Fashion accessories &

Fragrance

Frette

Grey Goose

heavy Water Vodka

heineken Premium light

international Security associates

James Mallaney events

Judith ripka

dwiat

leSportSac

Mandarin oriental hotel

Marquee Night Club

Masterbeat.com, dJ Speakerbox

Mercer hotel

the Metropolitan Museum of art

ortman & Sheff

Peroni

Prey bar

ralph lauren

St. regis hotel

Stitch bar

StK

te Casan

the Pierre New York hotel

tory burch

uggs



EVENT SPONSORS

About Fashion on the Square:www.fashiononthesquare.com

June 13, 2009: 9 am - 5 pmOpen model call for children and teens ages 5 - 17 right on Union Square. Go to www.fashiononthesquare.com for details. No modeling experience needed. $25 donation - proceeds benefit Wardrobe for Opportunity, K.I.D.S. (Kids In Distressed Situations) and Fashion Delivers.

ABC, The View from The BayMONDAY, JUNE 8, 2009


THE GREEN MAGAZINE, GOLF BEYOND THE LINKSFEBRUARY, 2009


The Green Magazine | 105

Fashion delivers’annual gala

pierre hotel / new york city, ny1. Keynote speaker, Mayor of the City of New York, Michael Bloomberg 2. Serena Godwin with The Green Magazine’s Creative Director, Kanan Whited

104 tgmlink.com | February 2009

Fashion delivers’annual gala

pierre hotel / new york city, ny

because giving is always in fashion

feel the love atwww.fashiondelivers.org

and find out how you can make a difference

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Thousands of families in need were recently helped thanks to a partnership fundraising event with charities Kids in Dis-tressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.), the twenty-three year old in-ternational organization dedicated to children in need, and its charity partner, Fashion Delivers. The annual gala raised over $1.3 million. Held at the Pierre New York Hotel, Michael R. Bloomberg served as special guest with over 740 executives from the fashion, children’s, fi nancial and retail-related indus-tries in attendance.

The event also honored three fashion industry leaders for out-standing philanthropic commitment. Honorees included: Michael Balmuth, Vice Chairman, CEO and President of national off-price retail chain Ross Stores Inc., who received the Retailer Award; Rick Darling, President of LF USA, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based leading sourcing company for consumer goods Li & Fung Limited, was honored with the Fashion Has a Heart Award; and Matthew McCauley, CEO of children’s clothing retailer The Gymboree Cor-poration, received the K.I.D.S. Lifetime Achievement Award.

K.I.D.S. ANNUAL GALA WITH FASHION DELIVERS

SUSAN DONEGER, RUTH FINLEY AND ABBEY DONEGER

KAREN BROMLEY, FOUNDER, K.I.D.S. AND K.I.D.S. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

AND KEVIN BURKE, PRESIDENT, AAFA AND K.I.D.S. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER

MARC HELLER, MEMBER OF THE FASHION DELIVERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND

CO-CHAIR OF THE EVENT WITH MAYOR BLOOMBERG

HONOREE RICK DARLING, CEO, LF USA AND MAYOR BLOOMBERG

HONOREE MICHAEL BALMUTH, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, ROSS STORES AND

MAYOR BLOOMBERG

HONOREES RICK DARLING, CEO, LF USA; MICHAEL BALMUTH, CHAIRMAN AND CEO,

ROSS STORES; AND MATTHEW MCCAULEY, CEO, GYMBOREE STORES

PETER ROSENTHAL, MEMBER OF THE K.I.D.S. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND CO-CHAIR OF

THE EVENT, MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND ALLAN ELLINGER, CHAIRMAN OF FASHION DELIVERS

HONOREE MICHAEL BALMUTH, CHAIR-MAN AND CEO, ROSS STORES AND ABBEY DONEGER, MEMBER OF THE K.I.D.S. AND

FASHION DELIVERS BOARDS

HARESH THARNI AND MIKE SETOLA, BOTH MEMBERS OF THE FASHION DELIVERS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

HONOREES MATTHEW MCCAULEY, CEO, GYMBOREE STORES AND MICHAEL BALMUTH, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, ROSS STORES WITH

PHYLLIS MOLDAW

RICK SCHAUB, CHAIRMAN; K.I.D.S., JANICE WEINMAN, PRESIDENT; K.I.D.S. AND ALLAN ELLINGER, CHAIRMAN, FASHION DELIVERS

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The American Apparel & Footwear Association recently honored Fashion Delivers Charitable Foundation, Inc. as a choice charity partner. To pay that honor forward, Fashion Delivers honored up-and-coming industry leaders and influencers that use their fashion skills for the greater good. Fashion Delivers recognized these honorees at Marquee in New York with Pay It Fashion Forward. Daisy Fuentes, television personality and creative director of Daisy Fuentes fashion, accessories and fragrance lines available only at Kohl’s, hosted the event. Janelle Monae, new artist and

Sean “Diddy” Combs protégé, performed for the 450+ guests, including some of Seventh Avenue’s hippest insiders.

“Pay it Fashion Forward is the perfect way to honor those future industry leaders committed to improving their communities through their skills and work,” said Allan Ellinger, Fashion Deliver’s Founder and Chairman of the Board. “We want to support and honor these innovators as they strive to change the world for the better.”

Yasmine Zdencaj, Fashion delivers co-chair; andrei najjar, honoree; and daisY Fuentes

Pay It FashIon Forward honorees: rick davY, jennY hwa, matt Bernson, andrei

najjar and cYBele sandY

janelle monae perForming

dana aristone, Fashion delivers co-chair; shanYa Fernando, co-chair; matt Bernson, honoree; and daisY Fuentes

allan ellinger, Founder and chairman oF the Board oF Fashion delivers; honorees cYBele sandY and rick davY; and haresh tharani, Fashion delivers Board memBer

F i r s t A n n u A l P a y I t F a s h I o n F o r w a r d

john pomerantZ, Fashion delivers Board memBer; adrei najjar, honoree; daisY Fuentes; and matt Bernson, honoree

allan ellinger, andre najjar; john pomerantZ and haim daBah, Fashion delivers Board memBers; daisY Fuentes; jennY hwa, matt Bernson, janice weinman and

haresh tharani, Fashion delivers Board memBers

Yasmine Zdencaj, dana aristone and kenneth ohashi, Fashion delivers co-

chairs, with jennY hwa and daisY Fuentes

dana aristone with honorees rick davY and cYBele sandY and host daisY Fuentess

Bad BoY entertainment artist janelle monae

daisY Fuentes, host oF the event, and janelle monae

FASHION WIRE DAILYMAY 15, 2008

ALEK WEK, BADGLEY MISCHKA HONORED AT AAFA AMERICAN IMAGE AWARDS


New York - Supermodel alek Wek and Mark badgley and James Mischka of badgley Mischka were among those honored by the american apparel and Footwear association (aaFa) at the 30th annual american image awards on Wednesday evening, May 14, in New York.

Wek received the “Spirit of a Woman” award for her work as a model and humanitarian, while badgley and Mischka were named “designer of the Year.”

the gala event, held at the Grand hyatt hotel, raised money for Fashion delivers, a charity formed to help children and families living in poverty or who have been the victims of natural disasters and K.i.d.S., which distributes new donated merchandise for children and youth to more than 1,000 non-profit agencies. Forty percent of the evening’s net proceeds were donated to these two causes.

the aaFa also honored VF Corporation for “excellence in lifestyle branding” and department store chain belk, inc. as “retailer of the Year.” Marvin traub of Marvin traub associates, a retail consultant and former Ceo of bloomingdales received the “lifetime achievement” award.

WOMEN’S WEAR DAILYFEBRUARY 29, 2008

AAFA IMAGE AWARDS TO MARK 30TH YEAR


New York - the american apparel & Footwear association plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its american image awards on May 14.

the event, which will be held as a dinner at the Grand hyatt hotel here at 6:30 p.m., will celebrate a Salute to industry icons.

this year’s honorees include VF Corp., which will receive the excellence in lifestyle branding award. the award will be accepted by the company’s chairman, Mackey Mcdonald, who has been with the firm since 1983 and has led the charge for VF’s conversion from a production-oriented manufacturer to a marketing-driven portfolio of powerhouse brands. the retailer of the Year award will be presented to belk Stores inc. and will be accepted by the company’s president and chief merchandising officer, McKay belk, who is a third-generation member of the company’s management team. his grandfather, William henry belk, founded the business in 1888 in Monroe, N.C.

Marvin traub will be presented with the first lifetime achievement award. traub, the former chairman and chief executive officer of bloomingdale’s, most recently partnered with Mortimer Singer and aslaug Magnusdottir to create tSM Capital to invest in designer businesses. So far his firm has invested in young designer brands such as Matthew Williamson and rachel roy. tSM is also a part-owner in ellen tracy, which was purchased for $42.3 million from liz Claiborne inc. earlier this month. his award will be presented by bloomingdale’s chairman and ceo Michael Gould.

the designer of the Year award will go to Mark badgley and James Mischka, founders of badgley Mischka. the brand, which has become popular with the hollywood set, started with high-end eveningwear in 1988 and has since branched into several categories including bridal, accessories, sportswear and fragrance.

over the past few years, the aaFa american image awards dinner has collectively raised close to $6 million, of which 40 percent of the net proceeds each year are donated to a choice charity partner. this year’s event will benefit Kids in distressed Situations inc. and Fashion delivers.

WOMEN’S WEAR DAILYNOVEMBER 29, 2007

KIDS, FASHION DELIVERS EVENT RAISES RECORD $1.1 MILLION


New York - it was a record-breaking night at the second annual KidS/Fashion delivers gala.

the two organizations worked together to raise $1.1 million for their causes at tuesday’s benefit, which included a silent auction, held at the Pierre hotel here. With more than 750 people in attendance, the event beat last year’s total of $740,000.

the gala, at which Gov. eliot Spitzer gave a keynote address, honored Jerry Storch, chairman and chief executive officer of toys ‘r’ us inc.; abbey doneger, president of the doneger Group, and artie rabin, ceo of Wear Me apparel/Kids headquarters for their philanthropic efforts.

as part of the evening, the honorees helped to send off the KidS/Fashion delivers truck, donated by li & Fung, filled with 1,500 toys ‘r’ us toys and other industry donations. the truck is heading to the San diego Food bank to deliver holiday gifts to victims of the West Coast fires.

“it’s really very special how our industry comes together to support causes like this, and it’s really been such a pleasure to see our hard work pay off,” said doneger, who has been actively involved on the KidS board for more than 10 years and the Fashion delivers board. “this is such a great cause that really helps children and families in need.”

rick darling, ceo at li & Fung, is a board member at Fashion delivers, and said he has made the cause his main charity of choice. “it’s a great way to participate in something important, but in a low-key way,” he said.

during his speech, Spitzer made light of the recent controversy surrounding his plan to give driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, which has been withdrawn.

“i went to the doctor, and he said, ‘eliot, i want you to take a stress test,’” Spitzer said. “and i said to him, ‘Where have you been over the last 11 months?’”

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Spitzer praised the apparel industry for surviving in a challenging environment, in which manufacturing has shifted overseas.

“You’ve managed to thrive as manufacturing moves away from the united States,” he said.

Spitzer also spoke about the importance of improving education in the state.

the hostess of the event was the newest member of abC’s “the View,” Sherri Shepherd.

KidS, which stands for Kids in distressed Situations, and Fashion delivers partnered about two years ago to help improve the lives of children and their families. their mission is to provide new products from the worlds of apparel, toys, juvenile products and related industries to victims of natural disasters and poverty. KidS recently celebrated 22 years and Fashion delivers, its second year.

WOMEN’S WEAR DAILYDECEMBER 6, 2006


NEW YORK DAILY NEWSDECEMBER 5, 2006


FASHION DELIVERS WILL HOST THE SECOND ANNUAL PAY IT FASHION FORWARD EVENT

June 8, 2009On June 18, 2009, Fashion Delivers will host the second annual Pay It Fashion Forward event at New York City’s hotspot M2 beginning at 7:30 p.m. where five fashion industry vanguards will be honored for their positive influences on their communities and the environment. The brands selected this year include I/DENTI/TEE, LINDA LOUDERMILK, PHILANTHROPIST and CHLOE JO BERMAN. Additionally, JONES APPAREL GROUP was selected for distinction as a company for its socially conscious business practices.

I/denti/tee started through a partnership with EDUN LIVE, creating music t-shirts profiting African workers as well as publishers and song writers. The t-shirts are made from local, African grown cotton and feature licensed lyrics produced by African artists.

Linda Loudermilk started a luxury and eco lifestyle brand where her fine designs are all made from sustainable fabrics that she has researched and developed.

Philanthropist boutique, founded by Jessica Moment and Sally Fowler in 2008 in San Francisco, donates 100% of its sales directly to charities that combat poverty in the bay area.

Chloe Jo Berman of Girlie Girl Army is a fashion personality who is spreading her eco-friendly lifestyle message to the masses through her eco-friendly fashion blog.

The band Tamarama from the MTV hit series “THE CITY” will perform, and the evening will be hosted by Grammy award-winning artist and designer LL Cool J.

Tickets will be sold in advance at www.fashiondelivers.org. Additionally, for each ticket sold, Earnest Sewn jeans will be donating a pair of jeans to support the relief efforts of Fashion Delivers’ California Campaign, a national effort to aid those most negatively affected by the global recession.

Fashion Delivers is a non-profit charity dedicated to helping those in need by providing donated products from the men’s, women’s and home goods industry. Created during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Fashion Delivers has donated nearly 34 million dollars worth of products to those in need in the United States and around the world.

For more information on Fashion Delivers, please go to www.fashiondelivers.org

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Press Contacts Carolyn DisbrowNew York917/575-5121

Shanya FernandoNew York(917) 379-5263

Staci FriedmanNew York212-677-3385 x 206

Press Release:

NY Governor Eliot Gives Address on Closing Poverty Gap at Fashion Industry Gala Benefit; Over $1 Million Raised***************************

K.I.D.S. and Fashion Delivers Send More Products to Aid Wildfire Victims

NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2007 – New York Governor Eliot Spitzer delivered an address on closing the poverty gap at the sold-out annual fundraising gala of Kids in distressed Situations, inc. (K.i.d.S) and partner charity Fashion delivers. the event, this evening at the Pierre, was emceed by Sherri Shepherd, co-host of abC-tV’s “the View,” with 750 guests from the fashion, children’s, financial and retail industries in attendance. over $1 million was raised.

to highlight the continuing efforts of the two charities to collect clothes, household products and toys for families victimized by the recent California wildfires, a large semi-container truck filled with toys donated by toys”r”us, was parked outside the hotel as guests arrived for the event. the truck, decked out with banners identifying the companies that recently donated over $2.1 in goods previously sent to for the relief effort, departed a short time later on its way to the San diego Food bank, one of the main agencies assisting wildfire victims.

inside the ballroom, the charities paid tribute to three industry leaders for their philanthropic efforts: Jerry Storch, Chairman and Ceo of toys“r”us, inc.; abbey doneger, President of the doneger Group; and artie rabin, Ceo of Wear Me apparel/Kids headquarters.

“We recognized these industry leaders for their extraordinary commitment to giving back, which has helped us to not only assist victims of natural disasters in this country and abroad, but to enhance the quality of life of children and families living in poverty,” said rick Schaub, Senior Vice President, learning Curve brands, inc. and Chairman of K.i.d.S.

allan ellinger, Senior Managing Partner, Marketing Management Group, inc. (MMG) and Chairman of Fashion delivers commented, “We are honored to co-host such an important event that reinforces the significance of corporate giving. We thank all of the industry leaders that have lent their support to Fashion delivers, as it has allowed us to expand our footprint as the preeminent industry organization that donates apparel and home furnishings product (blankets, towels, etc.) quickly to those most in need.”

K.i.d.S. is a 22- year-old global charity of leading retailers, manufacturers, and licensors of children’s and youth products committed to helping improve the lives of children and their families who are ill, live in poverty, or are victims of natural disasters. Fashion delivers is a two year-old not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide products from all parts of the fashion and related industries to victims of natural disasters and those in need. New, first-quality merchandise collected by Fashion delivers is distributed by K.i.d.S. to grassroots human service and anti-poverty agencies in this country and to World Vision for relief efforts overseas.

For more information about Fashion delivers, visit www.fashiondelivers.org.For more information about K.i.d.S., visit www.kidsdonations.org.

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HAR-MAN IMPORTING GIVES REBATE TO DESIGNERS WHO DONATE TO FASHION DELIVERS

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2008 – har-Man importing Gives rebate to designers Who donate to Fashion delivershar-Man importing is proud to announce an industry first in support of fashion charities, through its “donate and rebate initiative”. har-Man importing will rebate 1% of a designer’s annual purchases if that designer donates at least $2,000.00 worth of their product to the charity Fashion delivers Charitable Foundation, inc., the preeminent charity for the fashion industry.

Fashion delivers, is a not-for-profit organization that brings together fashion companies to help disaster victims rebuild their lives anywhere a tragedy strikes. Products donated are new and assist individuals and families nationally and globally. Since its inception in 2005, it has distributed over $22M in new product from the men’s, women’s and home product industries. Fashion delivers has focused both on helping victims of disasters around the world as well as those suffering daily from other hardships.

har-Man importing has a long history of donating to charitable causes including, but not limited to the alzheimer’s association, the Parkinson’s Foundation and the american heart association. “We feel is important for us to give back to the fashion industry and their charitable work, but we do not have a direct conduit to donate our products. We decided to start the donate and rebate initiative because we strongly support the work that Fashion delivers does and we want to raise awareness of their work with designers and encourage designers to donate to this very worthwhile charity. ” Commented alisa Mandel Nogen, Ceo of har-Man importing.

Mr. reinhard Mackinger, executive Vice President of Crystal Components business of Swarovski North america who works closely with har-Man importing strongly supports har-Man’s initiative. he comments, “CrYStalliZed(tm) - Swarovski elements is proud of our longstanding relationship with har-Man and we applaud them for their generosity as well as initiating this fundraising campaign. We are excited to be affiliated with this project and hope our sparkling elements will inspire others to support this most worthwhile cause to benefit those in need.”

har-Man importing is a 3rd generation family business and a leading supplier of beads, rhinestones and trimmings, including CrYStalliZed™ – Swarovski elements, to the garment industry for over 60 years. “designers come to us for their beads, rhinestones and trimmings because they know that they will get the finest products with the best service, delivery and prices possible.” With a showroom in Manhattan and corporate office and a large warehouse on long island, har-Man is able to meet all the needs of discerning designers. For more information on “the donate and rebate initiative” and how you can get your rebate and donate to Fashion delivers, please contact alisa Mandel Nogen who can be reached at [email protected] or (631) 756-9800.

For more information about Fashion delivers, visit www.fashiondelivers.org.For more information about K.i.d.S., visit www.kidsdonations.org.

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U.S. SENATOR BARACK OBAMA TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS;YANKEE CATCHER JORGE POSADA TO RECEIVE FIRST MENTOR FOR K.I.D.S. AWARD;

BON-TON STORES; THE WILLIAM CARTER COMPANY & TOYS-R-US TO BE HONORED AT K.I.D.S. AND FASHION DELIVERS BIRTHDAY GALA

New York City – U.S. Senator Barack Obama (d-ill.) will deliver the keynote address at the Kids in distressed Situations, inc. (K.i.d.S.) birthday gala with partner charity Fashion Delivers on Monday, december 4, 2006 at the Mandarin oriental New York. Senator obama, the only african-american in the Senate, has generated national attention for his vision and outspokenness on conditions in the united States and around the world. honorees for the evening include: Yankee catcher, Jorge Posada as the inaugural recipient of the Mentor for K.i.d.S. awards; anthony buccina, Vice-chairman of Bon-Ton Stores; rick Markee, Ceo Toys-R-Us; Fred rowan, Ceo and Joe Pacifico, President, the William Carter Company.

“We are thrilled and honored that Senator obama will be our keynote speaker. his interest in K.i.d.S. and Fashion delivers stems from his passion for finding solutions to help children and underprivileged populations,” said K.i.d.S. President Janice Weinman. “he is one of the most dynamic politicians today, and we look forward to welcoming him to the K.i.d.S. 21st and Fashion delivers 1st anniversaries.”

in recognition of the outstanding work and dedication of Yankee catcher, Jorge Posada, founder of the Jorge Posada Foundation which provides support to families whose child is affected craniosynostosis, a congenital or birth defect affecting brain and skull growth, he will receive the first Mentor for K.I.D.S. Award.

Since 1985, K.I.D.S. has distributed over half a billion dollars of donated new product to over 60 million children in need. in 2005 Fashion delivers was formed by the fashion apparel industry in response to hurricane Katrina, and joined forces with KidS, to raise over $4million in product and almost $2 million in contributions which was donated to victims of Katrina.

the fund raiser, which is expected to draw over 500 executives from the fashion and related industries, will honor Ceo and Chairman Fred rowan and President Joe Pacifico of the William Carter Company, and anthony buccina, Vice Chairman and President of Merchandising for the bon-ton Stores, inc. these companies have exhibited a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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