Days Left To Donate ‘Do Good With Denim’ At 4 New Hampshire Malls

MERRIMACK, NH — There are a few more days left to donate your lightly used or unwanted denim clothing that can be used by others in need.

Simon Malls in New Hampshire are coordinating with Catie’s Closet to collect items at the Merrimack Premium Outlets, the Mall at Rockingham Park in Salem, the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, and the Mall of New Hampshire in Manchester. Each mall has a drop location for the “Do Good With Denim” effort. At the drop location, snap a selfie and share it on social media using the hashtag, #DoGoodWithDenim. Acceptable items include jeans, jean jackets, jean shirts and skirts, and other items made of denim. Shoppers that donate can also enjoy special discounts at participating retailers.

“Simon is so proud to partner with such an amazing organization like Catie’s Closet who takes such pride in making our local children feel confident and ultimately helps to break the cycle of poverty,” Linnea Kelliher, the area director of marketing for Simon Property Group, said. “We hope that this partnership will not only impact young lives, but also encourage donors to think about their sustainability efforts when it comes to clothing.”

Catie’s Closet serves 75,000 students attending 115 schools in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts, including students in Hudson, Manchester, and Nashua.

“When Simon came to our team with the idea of collaborating on the Denim Drive, we knew this would be an incredible way to help us prepare for the demanding back-to-school season,” Mickey Cockrell, the CEO and co-founder of Catie's Closet, said. “Our families are up against immense challenges as they navigate the rising costs of back-to-school supplies, clothing, and other basic consumer goods. With the community’s support, we can help students get back to school with the essentials they need to succeed this school year.”

The effort hopes to collect 1,500 items which will go toward filling a bus with 60,000 items for kids in need as they head back to school.

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