Smart Business Magazine, January 2019

Winter 2019 Smart Business Cincinnati Northern Kentucky 15 P I L L A R AWA R D H O N O R E E I n 2017 Macys Inc employees participated in more than 3200 community projects totaling more than 155000 hours of time dedicated to their communities The retailers Partners in Time volunteerism program extends to every Macys and Bloomingdales location The company believes that giving back is about understanding the role it plays in communities and living up to its commitments Through volunteerism the company is able to build a connection that extends past the walls of its stores between its customers its colleagues and communities Since Partners in Time began in 1989 Macys colleagues have given nearly 3 million hours of community service to thousands of charities in their local communities That equates to a value of more than 55 million In 2017 Macys donated more than 52 million due to the generosity of its customers and colleagues from across the country This number contributes to several giving campaigns such as Share the Warmth where Macys partners with Clothes4Souls and donates a coat for every coat purchased in its stores and online as well as the Macys Believe Campaign celebrating its 10th year which partners with The Make A Wish Foundation to donate 1 million based on the amount of letters written to Santa The company hosts a dozen wishes in its stores across the country during the holiday season Currently it is hosting Thanks for Sharing which benefits the Breast Cancer Research Foundation The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation March of Dimes Reading is Fundamental Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Futures without Violence and Go Red for Women Creating and celebrating community is in Macys DNA Macys celebrates together during special occasions and shows up during times of need It creates memories and shares joy during the holidays Its proud to be an integral part of the local communities it serves as an employer as a hub for both connection and commerce and as a responsible corporate citizen Macys values its engagement with communities and the strong relationships its built within its stores the workplace and the communities it serves Making life shine brighter for its customers colleagues and communities is at its core Though various programs in 2017 Macys helped 67050 students prepare for high school graduation and helped 176910 children prepare for kindergarten through early childhood education programs The company provided 28950 people with access to HIV Testing and provided 68880 people with services such as transportation food delivery dental and more It helped 67630 women access health screenings and another 9060 women complete domestic violence programs Overall in 2017 Macys total giving in Cincinnati was 1164100 Creating community is at the heart of Macys The company is proud to be a good neighbor by supporting thousands of charities nationally and in communities across the country Macys Inc Matt Stautberg SVP Corporate Planning Treasurer M E D I C A L M U T U A L S H A R E AWA R D