Aeropostale Donation Request | [repack]

| 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.

We are requesting a donation of Aeropostale clothing (e.g., basic t-shirts or hoodies) or a gift card to use as [incentive / raffle prize / clothing closet item]. This donation will directly motivate and support local youth who admire the Aeropostale brand. aeropostale donation request

Dear Store Manager,

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 . | Retailer | Donation Type | Application Process

While Aeropostale is unlikely to provide cash grants, they are moderately responsive to local, in-kind clothing donation requests, particularly for organizations supporting high school students, job readiness, or foster youth. Success requires targeting the correct channel (local store manager vs. corporate) and aligning the request with their brand identity. 2. Company Background & Philanthropic Profile | Aspect | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Parent Company | SPARC Group LLC (joint venture with Simon Property Group) | | Target Demographic | Teens and young adults (ages 14–22) | | Primary Products | Jeans, graphic tees, hoodies, loungewear, accessories | | Corporate Giving Focus | Youth development, education, homeless youth, disaster relief (clothing only) | | Historical Partners | DoSomething.org, The Ryan Seacrest Foundation, local children’s hospitals | | Donation Type | In-kind (products) – rarely cash. Gift cards limited to specific events. | Do not ask for cash