Aeropostale: Donation Request ((new))

| Retailer | Donation Type | Application Process | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Gift cards, clothing | Online form (AE Foundation) | | Hollister / Abercrombie | Gift cards | In-store request to manager | | Old Navy | Clothing, cash grants | Old Navy Community Giving portal | | Kohl’s | Cash, gift cards | Kohl’s Cares online application | 9. Final Recommendation Proceed with a local, in-kind clothing request. Focus on a specific event or need (e.g., “30 hoodies for homeless teens attending our holiday workshop”). Do not ask for cash. Assign one team member to visit the local Aeropostale store in person, dressed professionally, with a one-page request letter. If the store manager declines politely, ask to be connected to the district manager or SPARC’s community relations email.

Dear Store Manager,

40% chance of receiving a small in-kind donation ($100–$300 retail value) from a single store. Near-zero chance of a national corporate donation unless your organization is a major youth brand (e.g., Boys & Girls Clubs of America). Appendix A: Template Donation Request Letter (Local Store) [Your Organization Letterhead] aeropostale donation request

Thank you for considering our request. I will visit your store next week or you can reach me at [phone/email]. | Retailer | Donation Type | Application Process

We would be honored to recognize Aeropostale in our event program and on social media. We can provide a tax receipt upon request. Do not ask for cash

You can adapt the bracketed sections (e.g., [Your Non-Profit Name] ) to your specific scenario. Date: [Current Date] Prepared For: [Your Non-Profit Name / Committee] Subject: Corporate Philanthropy Assessment – Aeropostale 1. Executive Summary This report evaluates the feasibility and strategic approach for requesting a donation (clothing, accessories, or gift cards) from Aeropostale , a specialty retailer focused on casual apparel for young adults. Aeropostale does not operate a traditional, automated corporate grants portal. Instead, its giving is primarily managed through local store-level discretion (via the “Community Action Program”) and corporate partnerships focused on youth empowerment and education .