MALTA – The Stewart’s Shops 2017 Holiday Match program raised $1.89 million for local children’s organizations, setting a record for the fourth consecutive season.
From Thanksgiving Day through Christmas Day, Stewart’s customers impressively donated $945,000 to the program, which is an approximate $19,000 increase over last season. Each individual donation is matched by Stewart’s Shops.
There are no administrative costs and 100 percent of the funds benefit local, nonprofit children’s organizations. To date, the program has raised nearly $26 million. Over 1,700 groups received Holiday Match funding from the last campaign.
Children’s charities can apply for funding from the Holiday Match program through Jan. 31. Organizations can fill out an online application at stewartsshops.com or pick up a paper application at any shop.
All groups applying must be locally based, benefit children under 18, and be a qualified, charitable 501(c)3 organization. Funds will be allocated in March.
