LOCAL SCHOOL TO BE AWARDED $5,000 FROM ADOPTACLASSROOM.ORG AND BURLINGTON
The following is from a press release issued by the City of Bristol.
The City of Bristol and Federal Realty Investment Trust, owners of Bristol Plaza, are pleased to announce that Burlington Stores, the national retailer delivering amazing deals to customers every time they shop, located in the former Savers store at Bristol Plaza, is planning a grand opening celebration on Friday, September 17.
Burlington has a wide selection of items including menswear, ladies’ apparel and accessories, children’s clothing, footwear, everything for baby, home décor, gifts for every occasion, pet needs and essential items.
The community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at 7:45 a.m. before the store opens at
8 a.m. The Burlington team, local officials, and representatives from Federal Realty Investment Trust will be in attendance.
As part of the grand opening event, the local Burlington team will surprise a local school, presenting them with a $5,000 donation from their non-profit partner AdoptAClassroom.org. AdoptAClassroom.org is an award-winning national 501(c)(3)that partners with corporations, foundations and individual donors to support high-needs K-12 schools, teachers and students by equipping them with the resources necessary to learn and thrive in the classroom.
The first 100 customers (must be 18 years or older) will receive a $5 Bonus Card to use while shopping on opening day.
On Saturday the first 500 customers (no age restrictions) will receive a free Burlington red umbrella.
The new store is expected to bring approximately 60-70 new jobs to the community. Employment opportunities are still available, interested candidates can learn more about joining the team at www.burlingtonstores.jobs.
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.