January 6, 2023
Kick off the New Year right! Support the Hapag Movement and fight hunger with Globe and SMAC
February 10, 2022
Shoppers and partners of The SM Store give back to communities
Sharing the gift of learning. The SM Store’s Donate-A-Book gathered more than 130,000 books in 2021 from customers and partner organizations. The books were distributed to over 100 public schools and community organizations nationwide.
Through
the generosity of its shoppers and partners, The SM Store was able to gather
more than 130,000 books and 45,000 toys through its Donate-A-Book and
Share-A-Toy programs in 2021. The SM Store gave shoppers a Php 100 discount
coupon for each toy or book that they donated. Along with the books and toys,
The SM Store also donated backpacks and school supplies.
The
community programs were implemented in partnership with SM Foundation for
children in public schools, orphanages, pediatric hospitals, health centers,
Christian- and Muslim-run charitable institutions, non-government institutions,
and Indigenous People communities. Each of the 68 branches of The SM Store
identified two or more community beneficiaries for the donation drive. A list
of beneficiaries can be found at www.thesmstore.com.
“We
are grateful for the overwhelming support of our shoppers for our Donate-A-Book
and Share-A-Toy. Our shoppers are looking for ways to give back, especially
during challenging times, and we at The SM Store are happy to share this
mission with them,” said Chelo Monasterio, President of The SM Store.
She added that last years’ programs were special because aside from the generous shoppers of The SM Store, academic institutions, private companies, and non-government organizations took part in the initiative and donated books and toys for the communities.
Schools, publications, and NGOs
mobilized communities to share the joy of learning
For
Donate-A-Book, the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations of
the Philippines (COCOPEA); Philippine Association of Private Schools, Colleges
and Universities (PAPSCU); and the Catholic Educational Association of the
Philippines (CEAP) mobilized their members to donate quality books and
reference materials that will help rebuild and enrich the collections of
community and public school libraries.
Olivia
Camatog, principal of De La Salle Zobel in Alabang, a member school of PAPSCU
and COCOPEA, said the books they donated came from their library collection,
some of which have multiple copies. Through this program with SM, Camatog
expressed their happiness in giving a meaningful contribution toto rebuilding
other schools' libraries.
Publishing companies like Learning Is Fun WS Publication, one of the business partners of The SM Store Stationery, donated reference and activity books. Trailblazing Publishing from the PAPSCU network also shared brand new K to 12 books for public schools.
Representatives from Learning is Fun WS Publication turned over its book donations to The SM Store and SM Foundation through an online event. The donated books were given to children from hospitals, health centers and charitable institutions.
The
Philippine Commission on Women and the National Council of Women of the
Philippines also shared books they gathered from partner NGOs. “Through the
distribution network of The SM Store and their presence all over the country,
we are happy to partner with them so that our book collection will reach more
girls and boys in far flung communities,” said Sandy Montano, Chairwoman of the
Philippine Commission on Women.
Donate-A-Book was implemented in select branches of The SM Store from August 15 to September 30, 2021. Books were donated to more than 100 public schools and community organizations.
Trade partners and private firms
shared toys to make kids happy
The SM Store and the Toy
Kingdom teamed up for Share-A-Toy from December 1 to 31, 2021 in all branches
of The SM Store and Toy Kingdom nationwide.
HSBC Global Service Center Philippines adopted the Share-A-Toy program as part of its employee engagement activity. HSBC employees shared 4,000 new toys and educational materials.
Sharing joy through toys. The SM Store and Toy Kingdom’s Share A Toy collected around 45,000 toys in 2021. The SM Store branches nationwide are currently rolling out the distribution to the selected communities.
The SM Store is
currently rolling out the distribution of donations to the selected
communities. The SM Store branches already distributed a portion of the donated
toysto children from remote Aeta communities in Guimaras and Antique; Jalaud
Elementary School in Iloilo; Bahay ni San Jose orphanage; Benguet General
Hospital and Medical Center; Philippine General Hospital; Mary the Queen Parish
in Quezon City; and San Mateo Elementary School and Guitnang Bayan Elementary
School in Rizal.
This year, The SM Store
started its donation drive with Share Your Extras to benefit communities
impacted by Typhoon Odette. SM shoppers were encouraged to donate old and new
clothes. Collections from Metro Manila and Luzon branches will be distributed
to typhoon-hit areas in the Visayas and Mindanao. Share Your Extras will run
from January 15 to February 15, 2021, for Metro Manila branches and February 1
to February 28 for north and south Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao branches. For
every donation, shoppers will receive a Php 100 discount voucher valid for
their next purchase.
Sharing clothes for
Odette-hit communities. Share Your Extras is currently accepting clothing
donations in participating The SM Store branches nationwide until February 28.
January 24, 2022
The SM Store launches Share Your Extras for the benefit of Typhoon Odette communities
Let’s make the start of the year more meaningful by donating new or gently used clothes via The SM Store and SM Foundation’s Share Your Extras. Donations pooled this year will be for the benefit of communities impacted by Typhoon Odette.
Shoppers
can drop off their pre-loved clothes or purchase new ones for donation at any
of The SM Store branches from January 15 to February 15 in Metro Manila,
and February 1 to 28 at the rest of the branches nationwide.
For
every donated item, shoppers will receive a P100 discount coupon voucher
courtesy of The SM Store. This can be redeemed at their next single-receipt
purchase of a minimum of P1,000-worth of select items in-store or via Call To
Deliver.
What
are the DOs and DON’Ts?
· Donate
clothes in good condition.
The clothes should be gently used and in good, wearable condition, without
holes or damages.
· Donate practical clothes
only.
Remember that your donations will go to communities who have lost access to
basic needs. Please donate tops and bottoms for everyday wear that can be used
comfortably by infants or adults. Avoid donating suits, gowns, uniforms, and
costumes.
· Wash
the clothes first.
For the safety of the people handling and receiving your donations, clean the
clothes first and try to remove spots or stains. Skip donating used
undergarments and bathing suits.
· Check the pockets. Double and triple check to
make sure there are no valuables or pieces of trash, such as used tissue or
candy wrappers, left in the pockets.
Share
Your Extras is an annual initiative of The SM Store
and SM Foundation aimed at helping communities in need, such as those impacted
by calamities. In 2018, we provided personal hygiene items for families in
Marawi, and in 2020, we donated packed relief items for the communities in
Isabela impacted by Typhoon Ulysses. This year, Share Your Extras will benefit
families affected by Typhoon Odette, which has displaced millions of
individuals in Mimaropa, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Other The SM Store campaigns like Share
Shoes, Donate A Book, and Share A Toy have received overwhelming support from customers.
For more updates and
ways to donate, visit www.thesmstore.com and follow its social
media pages @thesmstore on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
November 24, 2020
UNIQLO Provides Aid to the Philippines for the Families Affected by Typhoon Rolly and Typhoon Ulysses
UNIQLO Philippines donates 300,000 pieces of AIRism masks through SM Foundation, Inc. for the families affected by the recent typhoons in the Philippines. In photo: UNIQLO Philippines Co-COO Geraldine Sia, UNIQLO Philippines COO Masayoshi Nakamura, SM Foundation, Inc. Executive Director Debbie Sy, and SM Foundation, Inc. Executive Director for Medical and Health Programs Connie Angeles.
November 6, 2017
Hamilo Coast takes leadership position in sustainable practices
Hamilo Coast is a sprawling seaside sanctuary along Nasugbu, Batangas, encompassing three major mountain peaks and thirteen coves, three of which are Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
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August 25, 2017
Wounded Marawi Soldiers Get Care from SM Foundation Fit for Heroes
May 30, 2016
Dream Big, Work Hard - SM Foundation celebrates 20th batch of scholar-graduates
This year’s theme of ‘Dream big, Work hard’, emphasizes and strengthens SM Foundation's continuing commitment of providing opportunities for the youth who best exemplifies its founder Henry Sy, Sr’s words of ‘Dream Big’.
SM Foundation was established in 1983 by Henry Sy, Sr. and Felicidad T. Sy, anchored on its founding principle of PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE.
Henry Sy, SM Founder and Board of Chairman, celebrates with the SM Scholars |
Dream Big Work Hard: SM Foundation 20th Presentation of Scholar Graduates press conference held at the SMX Mall of Asia, May 25, 2016. |
They were interviewed by the human resources team of participating SM companies which include SM Investments, Inc., Shopping Center Management Corp., SM Department Store, SM Retail, SM Food Group (Supermarket, Hypermarket, Savemore and Alfamart), Uniqlo, H&M, Body Shop and Asia Pacific College, to name a few.
November 16, 2013
SM Foundation Sends Out 50,000 Relief Packs to Yolanda Victims
An SM
Foundation “Operation Tulong” truck carrying relief goods for
disaster survivors arrives in Cebu.
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Survivors
receive aid from “Operation Tulong”, an SM Foundation relief
drive, in typhoon-ravaged Cebu.
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A resident of
Cebu clasping a relief pack she received from SM Foundation’s
“Operation Tulong”.
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