New York, NY – May 2, 2023 - In celebration of the strength, tenacity, resilience and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our communities, Macy’s honors AAPI Heritage Month with a focus on Enduring Culture. Unlimited Potential. As part of the brand’s social purpose platform, Mission Every One, from May 1 through May 31, Macy’s will host a round-up and charitable donation campaign to benefit APIA Scholars. Customers can donate online or round-up their in-store purchase amount and donate the extra change, up to $0.99 to benefit student scholars on their road to future success. Additionally, Macy’s will spotlight Asian-owned brands in-store and online, showcase colleague representation and more in its ongoing commitment to take action to amplify diverse-owned businesses and creators.

“In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Macy’s is spotlighting and celebrating the history and accomplishments of the AAPI community,” said Bobby Amirshahi, senior vice president of Macy’s, Inc. Corporate Communications. “Through our social purpose platform, Mission Every One, we are committed to continue our work with APIA Scholars and local communities to raise critical funds that will provide students with the resources to advance to higher education, and to create a foundation for success.”

In 2022, APIA Scholars was elevated from a local grant partner to a national Macy’s cause campaign partner. Since 2007, Macy’s has raised more than $2.2 million for APIA Scholars, impacting thousands of students through scholarships, emergency funds, and mentorship.

“We are delighted that Macy’s is renewing its support for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and the round-up campaign this year. Their continued commitment helps our Scholars, many of whom are first-generation college students and from families at poverty level, overcome financial hurdles to attain higher education. Our partnership with Macy’s allows us to fulfill our mission in lowering financial barriers in order to educate, elevate and empower students in our community.” said Dr Noel S. Harmon, President of APIA Scholars.

As part of that commitment to fuel accelerated growth and amplify diverse-owned brands through Mission Every One, select AAPI-owned brands will be highlighted in-store displays nationwide, online via macys.com, in marketing and on Macy’s social channels.

Select AAPI-owned brands featured this May include:

• AVYA Skincare, natural Ayurvedic skin care products formulated with luxurious ingredients. Inspired by nature, perfected by science.
• GUNAS New York, an exclusive collection of vegan leather bags, purses, shoes & soap.
• Kwohtations Cards, a handmade stationery company and letterpress print & design studio, based in Brooklyn, NY.
• LittleHippo, creates beautiful, modern children's electronic products such as sleep-training clocks.
• NCLA Beauty, 100% vegan and cruelty-free beauty products.
• Sundari, Ayurveda-based, all-natural skincare, bodycare & gifts.
• Tea Drops, premium organic loose-leaf tea, pressed into a single serve drop.
• The Qi, a wellness brand on a mission to empower you to feel more joy, beauty, and inner calm in our busy days through the power of healing whole flower tea rituals.

For more information and to shop the collections visit macys.com/purpose.

Throughout the month, Macy’s will also support organizations focused on education, mental health and wellbeing, economic development and social justice for AAPI communities, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Asian American Business Development Center and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP).

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About Macy’s
Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE: M) serves as the style source for generations of customers. With one of the nation’s largest e-commerce platforms powered by macys.com and mobile app, paired with a nationwide network of stores, Macy’s delivers the most convenient and seamless shopping experience, offering great values in apparel, home, beauty, accessories and more. Macy’s gives customers even more ways to shop and own their style through an off-price assortment at Macy’s Backstage and at our highly curated and smaller store format, Market by Macy’s. Each year, Macy’s provides millions with unforgettable experiences through Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® and helps our customers celebrate special moments, big and small. We’re guided by our purpose – to create a brighter future with bold representation that empowers more voice, choice and ownership for our colleagues, customers, and communities.   

About APIA Scholars
Based in Washington, D.C. and founded in 2003, APIA Scholars (Asian Pacific Islander American Scholars) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization devoted to the academic, personal, and professional success of Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. We celebrate our community of students whose unique stories, rich cultures, and diverse perspectives equip them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Through scholarships, higher education research and policy, and institutional partnerships, APIA Scholars carries out its mission to educate, elevate, and empower a diverse community of 25 million strong and growing.

For more information about APIA Scholars, please visit us at www.apiascholars.org.

CONTACTS
Macy’s External Communications
Christine Olver Nealon/Ryan Gannon, Communications@macys.com