A Solid Foundation for Giving

When it comes to helping people in need, Macy's and Bloomingdale's step up with donations from our hearts - and our pockets. In fact, our charitable giving from the Macy's Foundation, the Bloomingdale's fund of the Macy's Foundation, and the company totaled more than $36 million in 2006.

Through the Foundation, our company and employee donations, we channel funding to charitable organizations, community projects and civic programs in hundreds of communities where we do business.

The five areas of special focus for the Macy's Foundation include:

• Women's issues such as breast cancer and domestic violence
• HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention
• Education
• Minority issues
• Arts and culture

Collectively, our employees are also among the largest contributors to United Way programs.

With the company's Matching Gifts program, Macy's and Bloomingdale's employees double their contributions through dollar-for-dollar matches from the Macy's Foundation.