As relief and recovery efforts in Haiti continue, Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) announced today that it is lending a helping hand to the victims of the devastating earthquake by partnering with Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) and donating over $100,000 worth of clothing to those in need.
“We are so thankful for the generosity of Perry Ellis International”
Since the first news reports of the Haiti earthquake tragedy, K.I.D.S. has been working to get donations of NEW clothes, underwear, water, vitamin bars, blankets, diapers and other supplies for distribution in Haiti. The response has been very generous – as of February 1, more than 90 donor companies have provided or pledged close to $8 million worth of product. “We are so thankful for the generosity of Perry Ellis International,” said K.I.D.S. President Janice Weinman. “A new shirt or a pair of pants reminds disaster survivors that life can get back on track and that someone cares. We are continuing to work with retailers and manufacturers for donations of desperately needed new products, because the effort to help Haiti recover will be going on for months.”
“We at Perry Ellis International are deeply saddened by the events that have recently unfolded in Haiti, and recognize that it is in times like these that we act as selfless as possible and help those in need,” commented Fanny Hanono, Treasurer of Perry Ellis International. “We are extremely proud to partner with such a great organization as K.I.D.S. and fully support their efforts in providing aid to the Haitian people.”
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