DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2006--Macy's North has awarded $62,000 to 35 local nonprofit organizations in the Detroit metro area through the division's community giving program Macy's Gives. The division also announced new programs during a ceremony honoring these organizations at The Henry Ford in Greenfield Village, one of Michigan's National Historic Landmarks, on Aug. 15.

Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that fall under three areas: education, arts and culture, and health and welfare. A committee of associates at each Marshall Field's store reviewed each application, conducted site visits and thoroughly evaluated the applicants before selecting the grant recipients in their local community.

"Macy's is proud to carry on our legacy of giving in the local community and make our communities stronger, healthier and more vital," said Hank Lorant, regional vice president of stores for Macy's North. "Our community grant program provides our associates with the opportunity to give back to their local community and play an important role in achieving our company's giving mission."

Grant applications were considered for both new and ongoing programs provided the program met Macy's North focus areas and funding guidelines. Macy's North supports organizations with IRS 501(c) (3) certification in the communities it serves. Grants are renewable based upon an evaluation of achieved results, continuing need and available funds.

Macy's North has extended community grants to the following organizations in the Detroit metro area:

-- African-American Festival- $1500

-- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum- $1500

-- Care House- $2000

-- Child Abuse and Neglect Council-$2000

-- Chris Webber Foundation- $2000

-- Cranbrook School Upward Bound- $2500

-- Creative Arts Center- $2000

-- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- $2000

-- Detroit Dance Collective- $1000

-- Detroit Historical Society Storyliving- $2000

-- Detroit Theatre for Dramatic Arts- $2000

-- Haven- $2000

-- Holly Ear Institute of Detriot- $2000

-- Hutzel Women's Hospital- $1000

-- Josephine Brighton Skill Center- $1500

-- Michigan Opera Theatre and Inside Out- $1500

-- Mosaic Youth Theatre- $2000

-- Naama's Walk for Women's Cancer- $1000

-- Northeast Guidance Center- $2000

-- Oakwood Health Center/Literacy Kits- $1000

-- Omni Arts in Education Inc.- $2000

-- Open Arms- $1500

-- Pewabic Pottery- $2000

-- Players Guild of Dearborn- $2000

-- Recording for the Blind- $2000

-- Safety Town- $1000

-- Seedlings Braille Books/Kids- $2500

-- Shalom Street Jewish Community Center- $1500

-- The Detroit Institute for Children- $2500

-- The Henry Ford Youth Mentorship- $2000

-- United Black Artists- $2000

-- Waterford Youth Assistance- $1500

-- Wayne County CASA- $2000

-- Wayne State University Hillberry Theatre- $2000

-- YMCA Lakeshore Book Buddies- $1000

Macy's North also announced the first-ever Macy's Make It Happen Grants -- a new program that will provide financial and marketing support to assist small to mid-size nonprofit organizations launch new programs and initiatives that wouldn't be possible without funding and resources from other sources. Applications for this program will be available this fall.

Macy's North stores will participate in two existing Macy's storewide initiatives: Back to Books, a program in collaboration with Reading is Fundamental, which buys books for underserved children. Now through Sept. 9, customers can visit any kids department and donate $3 to purchase a book. In return, customers receive $10 off a $50 purchase. Macy's Shop for a Cause, a national day of support for nonprofit organizations in local communities, will take place on Sept.16. Customers who purchase a $5 ticket from a participating organization or make a $5 donation at their local Macy's store will receive a ticket to save 20 percent or 10 percent off purchases all day at Macy's.

About Macy's Gives

Macy's believes in giving back to the communities in which we live and work. Macy's Gives, the community giving program at Macy's North, supports this commitment by encouraging charitable giving and employee volunteerism at the local level. Macy's North is involved in numerous giving initiatives throughout the year, including Glamorama, Macy's Day of Music and Macy's Go Read. Building on a longstanding history of community giving, Macy's Gives carries on the legacy of Marshall Field's, Dayton's and Hudson's with ongoing support of causes in education, arts and culture, and health and welfare. Macy's Gives is also increasing its focus on women's issues, HIV/AIDS, and programs that assist youth and minorities.

About Macy's North

Macy's, the largest retail brand of Federated Department Stores, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Offering distinctive assortments including exclusive fashion and home brands, Macy's stores are operated by seven regionally based retail divisions - Macy's East, Macy's Florida, Macy's Midwest, Macy's North, Macy's Northwest, Macy's South, and Macy's West - and an online store at macys.com.

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