Old Navy announced today the donation of more than 100,000
articles of new clothing to the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan that hit the
central and southern islands of the Philippines in November 2013.
“At Old Navy, we want to do more than sell clothes and we are committed
to supporting the communities where we do business,” said Robert Frank,
Executive Vice President, Old Navy International.
Old Navy is opening two new stores - its first ever franchise locations
- in Metro Manila in March 2014 through franchise partner Stores
Specialists, Inc. “It is indeed heartwarming to know of Old Navy’s plan
to reach out to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan via the donation of
clothing. We are grateful for their generosity and their desire to
support the Philippine community in this way,” added Old Navy franchise
partner Anthony Huang, Executive Vice President, Stores Specialist, Inc.
New clothing for the whole family - infants, children and adults -
chosen for its suitability for the Philippines’ tropical climate is
being shipped to the Philippines and will arrive in February.
Old Navy is partnering with International Relief and Development (IRD),
a non-profit with staff that has been on the ground since the first days
after the storm’s devastation. The clothing will be distributed directly
to typhoon-affected families through IRD’s extensive local network of
partner organizations and municipal government agencies.
In addition to Old Navy’s support, Gap Inc. employee donations to CARE
to support relief efforts were matched by the company and totaled more
than $95,000. The Gap Foundation gave a $65,000 grant to CARE
to facilitate long-term recovery and resilience through shelter,
infrastructure, and economic development.
“Our investments in communities affected by a disaster focus on
long-term recovery and helping to address the needs of those impacted
once widespread attention has passed,” said Bobbi Silten, President of
Gap Foundation. “Our partnership with CARE to support survivors of
Typhoon Haiyan will help rebuild communities and create long lasting
change in the region.”
About Old Navy
Old Navy is a global apparel and accessories brand that makes current
American fashion essentials accessible to every family. Originated in
1994, the brand has now grown to one of the largest apparel retailers in
North America. A division of San Francisco-based Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS),
Old Navy brings a fun, energizing shopping environment to its customers
in more than 1,000 stores in the U.S., Canada and Japan. For more
information, please visit www.oldnavy.com.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc. is a leading global retailer offering clothing, accessories,
and personal care products for men, women, children, and babies under
the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime, Athleta, and Intermix
brands. Fiscal year 2012 net sales were $15.7 billion. Gap Inc. products
are available for purchase in more than 90 countries worldwide through
about 3,100 company-operated stores, over 300 franchise stores, and
e-commerce sites. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
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