(LAS CRUCES, NM) Burlington Stores, a major off-price retailer, through its partnership with the national non-profit organization, AdoptAClassroom.org, has made a donation to Hermosa Heights Elementary in Las Cruces Public Schools. The gift was made in celebration of its new store, now open in Las Cruces at 2352 East Lohman Avenue.
A representative from AdoptAClassroom.org contacted school administrators and helped to secure the donation for Hermosa Heights, which will provide $5,000 in new supplies for teachers’ classrooms. According to the company, each time Burlington opens a new store, they celebrate by adopting and funding a local school in their store community.
Victoria Franks, principal at Hermosa Heights, says teachers are excited to have funds available to use how they need them in the classroom.
“This kind of support for teachers can impact and support students in an incredibly positive way,” said Franks. “We are grateful to the new Burlington store here in Las Cruces and thank them and AdoptAClassroom.org for their generous donation to our school.”
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About Burlington Stores, Inc.
Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer with Fiscal 2021 net sales of $9.3 billion. The Company is a Fortune 500 company and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BURL.” The Company operated 866 stores as of the end of the first quarter of Fiscal 2022, in 46 states and Puerto Rico, principally under the name Burlington Stores. At Burlington, customers will be amazed to find their favorite brands and the latest trends at a fantastic value with fresh, seasonal items arriving regularly. The Company delivers savings at up to 60% off other retailers’ prices every day on a wide assortment of merchandise including everything for ladies, men, kids, baby, along with home décor. Shoppers are sure to discover amazing finds at wow prices in store every day. For more information about the Company, visit www.burlington.com.
About AdoptAClassroom.org
AdoptAClassroom.org believes every child deserves the tools and materials they need to learn and succeed in school. The national, tech-based nonprofit connects donors and sponsors with PreK-12 teachers and schools to help equip more classrooms and students with school supplies. Since 1998, AdoptAClassroom.org has raised $57 million and supported more than 5.8 million students across the U.S. The 501(c)(3) holds the highest 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and the highest transparency rating offered by GuideStar. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit www.adoptaclassroom.org.