WHAT:	Nordstrom, Inc. today announced its employees donated over 22,000 items of apparel to 75 different charity partners during a company-wide clothing drive. Nordstrom partnered with the following charities:
	Alaska	Catholic Social Services of Anchorage
	Arizona	Homeward Bound, Chicanos Por La Causa
	California	A Miner Miracle, Career Closet San Mateo, Career Closet San Jose, Center for Training & Careers, Angeles in the Attic, Image for Success, Dress for Success Yuba City, Sacramento Food Bank Clothes Closet, Tri-City Homeless, Dress for Success North Hollywood, Five Acres, Dress for Success Chatsworth, Operation School Bell, Union Rescue Mission, Dress for Success Los Angeles, Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, Working Wardrobes Garden Grove, Orangewood Children's Foundation, Southwest Community Center, Foothills Family Shelter, Arlington Temporary Assistance, Human Options, Dress for Success Chula Vista, Second Chance/STRIVE San Diego, Salvation Army Family Development Center
	Colorado	Dress for Success Denver, Catholic Charities Family Center, Denver Works Men at Work
	Connecticut	Dress for Success Hartford
	Florida	Dress for Success Palm Beach County, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse
	Georgia	Dress for Success Atlanta, Atlanta Union Mission Corporation, North Gwinnett Cooperative
	Hawaii	Parents & Children Together KPT Family Center
	Illinois	Bottomless Closet Chicago, Catholic Charities
	Indiana	Dress for Success Indianapolis, Julian Center
	Kansas	Women's Employment Network, Salvation Army, Bishop Sullivan Center
	Maryland	Career Gear, Suited to Succeed, Christopher Place Employment Academy, St. Jerome's Head Start, My Sister's Place, Baptist House, Communities in Action, ACTS, Shepard's Table, South Center, Opportunity Builders, Inc., Boys and Girls Club, Crossroad Christian Church, Efforts, Communities in Action
	Michigan	Dress for Success Detroit, COTS, Work First
	Minnesota	Dress for Success Minneapolis
	New Jersey	Straight and Narrow, Dress for Success Jersey City, Amandla Crossing, Woodbridge Division of Welfare, Hire Attire, Checkmate, The Township of Freehold Public Assistance Office, Dress for Success Morris County, New Community
	New York	Mount Vernon Community Action Group, Bottomless Closet, Federations of Organizations
	Ohio	Dress for Success Cleveland, Career Gear Cleveland
	Oregon	Dress for Success Portland, William Temple House Social Services, Dress for Success Salem
	Pennsylvania	Working Wardrobe Westchester, Friends
	Rhode Island	The Clothing Collaborative
	Texas	Attitudes & Attire, Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, Wilkinson Center
	Utah	Urban Crossroads
	Virginia	Alternative House, Career Gear, A-men, Bread for the City, The Working Women Clothes Closet, Dwelling Place, Haven House
	Washington	Millionaire Club, Dress for Success Seattle, Union Gospel Mission, YWCA of Pierce County, YWCA, Volunteers of America, Dress For Success Everett
WHY:	As part of its 100-year anniversary celebration, Nordstrom employees utilized the clothing drive as an opportunity to give back to the communities where they live and work. The employee clothing drive was one of several events the retailer held in celebration of its 100-year anniversary.
WHEN:	The clothing drive took place in March and April.

Media Contact: Tracy Overby, Nordstrom, Inc. (206) 373-3035