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DTLR Presents $5,000 Donation to Guns Down Friday DC at Broccoli City
Leading lifestyle retailer gives support to anti-gun violence initiative with a significant contribution during Broccoli City Festival

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 30, 2024) – On Saturday, July 27, DTLR, a highly successful lifestyle retailer with nearly 250 stores in 21 states, presented an oversized $5,000 check to Guns Down Friday DC Organization at the Broccoli City Festival.
The donation was part of DTLR's ongoing commitment to community support and social responsibility. Guns Down Friday enacts positive change in communities afflicted by youth homicide, suicide, and mental illness. Through strategic event organization, the organization empowers community members to collaboratively address gun violence and related challenges.
“Guns Down Friday’s mission aligns with our core values of community support and empowerment,” said Antonio Gray, senior vice president of marketing and community engagement at DTLR. “We are honored to contribute to such a vital cause and help make a difference in the lives of those affected by gun violence in the communities we serve.”
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DTLR takes pride in its role in fashion, music and culture, and gives back to the communities it serves through several other programs, including toy drives and partnerships with athletes and recording artists to support local schools and communities. To learn more about DTLR’s community outreach, follow them on Instagram at @Daretoliveright.
About DTLR
DTLR is one of the country's most successful lifestyle retailers with nearly 250 stores in 21 states. In fusing together our passion for fashion, entertainment, sports, and community empowerment, there is no doubt we run the streets. In the fall of 2017, DTLR Inc. joined forces with the lifestyle retailer Sneaker Inc. to form one of the nation's largest fashion chains. As we accelerate our growth, you can look forward to DTLR continuing to bring you the hottest and latest fashions provided by top apparel and footwear brands like NIKE, JORDAN, ADIDAS, LEVIS, TIMBERLAND, UGG, NEW BALANCE NORTH FACE, CHAMPION, BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB, ETHIKA, PUMA, FILA, NEW ERA and MITCHELL & NESS. Make no mistake: we are the ONE STOP for young, trendsetting multicultural audiences. For more information, please visit www.DTLR.com.
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