Macy’s donates $25k to Colorado Healing Fund

Ashley Eberhardt

1 year ago

The exterior of a Macy's department store is seen at the Landmark Mall on January 5, 2017, in Arlington, Virginia. - Investors hammered retailers early January 5, 2017 as US stocks opened near flat following reports of disappointing holiday sales from department stores Macy's and Kohl's. Macy's slumped 12.8 percent and Kohl's 17.2 after both reported lower sales in the critical November-December period. Macy's also said it plans to cut as many as 10,100 jobs in a response to the decline of shopping in stores due to the rise of e-commerce. (Photo by Andrew CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Macy’s announced on Thursday, Dec. 1 that the company has donated $25,000 to the Colorado Healing Fund following the mass shooting at Club Q on Nov. 19.

Macy’s said the donation was made to support the victim’s families and survivors in the recovery process. The Colorado Healing Fund (CHF) serves as the official point in Colorado for the collection of public donations in the aftermath of a mass tragedy.

Macy’s said CHF will coordinate the disbursement of funds to victims in conjunction with community partners.

“This unprecedented time has brought challenges to many families in the communities Macy’s colleagues live and work, and Macy’s is proud to support incredible organizations—such as the Colorado Healing Fund—whose impactful work plays a vital role in strengthening and enriching the local community and beyond,” Macy’s said in a press release.