[Your Nonprofit] serves [number] youth in [city] by [brief mission]. On [date], we are hosting [event name], where [number] teens will [activity – e.g., learn job interview skills / attend a back-to-school fair].
Sincerely,
While Aeropostale is unlikely to provide cash grants, they are moderately responsive to local, in-kind clothing donation requests, particularly for organizations supporting high school students, job readiness, or foster youth. Success requires targeting the correct channel (local store manager vs. corporate) and aligning the request with their brand identity. 2. Company Background & Philanthropic Profile | Aspect | Details | | :--- | :--- | | Parent Company | SPARC Group LLC (joint venture with Simon Property Group) | | Target Demographic | Teens and young adults (ages 14–22) | | Primary Products | Jeans, graphic tees, hoodies, loungewear, accessories | | Corporate Giving Focus | Youth development, education, homeless youth, disaster relief (clothing only) | | Historical Partners | DoSomething.org, The Ryan Seacrest Foundation, local children’s hospitals | | Donation Type | In-kind (products) – rarely cash. Gift cards limited to specific events. |
Dear Store Manager,
Request for In-Kind Donation – [Your Event/Program Name]
| Retailer | Donation Type | Application Process | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Gift cards, clothing | Online form (AE Foundation) | | Hollister / Abercrombie | Gift cards | In-store request to manager | | Old Navy | Clothing, cash grants | Old Navy Community Giving portal | | Kohl’s | Cash, gift cards | Kohl’s Cares online application | 9. Final Recommendation Proceed with a local, in-kind clothing request. Focus on a specific event or need (e.g., “30 hoodies for homeless teens attending our holiday workshop”). Do not ask for cash. Assign one team member to visit the local Aeropostale store in person, dressed professionally, with a one-page request letter. If the store manager declines politely, ask to be connected to the district manager or SPARC’s community relations email.
Thank you for considering our request. I will visit your store next week or you can reach me at [phone/email].
