Pasadena Educational Foundation thanks Uniqlo for their donations to families and students affected by the LA Fires. More than 500 of those recipients were PUSD students and families. Over 5,000 shirts, pants, socks, and underwear were just some of the items donated directly to PUSD families affected by the Eaton Fire. For students and families who have lost everything in the fires these clothes are a good first step in a return to normalcy and hope. PEF is glad to have the opportunity to partner with Uniqlo to provide for our community. With the school year just beginning these clothes are the perfect start to a fresh new year.
Article courtesy of Ryma Chikhoune and Women’s Wear Daily
Fast Retailing – the parent company of Uniqlo – continues to support communities impacted by the fires in Southern California; the company is providing $1 million in funding, as well as up to $1 million in product donations.
It follows the initial $1 million in relief aid, and up to $1 million in Lifewear goods donated in January.
This time Uniqlo has partnered with five nonprofits to aid in youth programming, environmental restoration and education: Street Soccer USA, which works to strengthen communities through soccer; National Forest Foundation, fostering public access and enjoyment of national forests; Kidspace Children’s Museum, offering interactive exhibits for youth; Southern California Children’s Museum, which hosts play-based learning activities for kids, and the Pasadena Educational Foundation, which works to support and improve the Pasadena Unified School District.
“Sustainability at Uniqlo is about shaping a better future – for our environment and for the communities we serve,” Jean-Emmanuel Shein, global director of sustainability at Uniqlo and Fast Retailing, told WWD in a statement. “True recovery is not just about rebuilding what was lost, but about creating opportunities for future generations to grow and succeed. Through these partnerships, we are proud to support environmental restoration, youth development, and community resilience in the Los Angeles area.”
The organizations were chosen for their local impact and commitment to long-term recovery. The aid will support planting 7,000 native trees, free admission to Kidspace Children’s Museum and Southern California Children’s Museum (for qualifying families and children affected by the fires), building a new park hub in the Pasadena area, and the opening of a Uniqlo Street Soccer Park & Learning Center, a space for play, mentorship and education.
“We are proud to stand alongside these organizations, each of which is doing vital work to restore the environment, empower young people, and ensure equitable access to education and cultural experiences,” said Yoshihide Shindo, chief executive officer of Uniqlo USA, in a statement. “These efforts reflect our deep respect for the resilience of Southern California communities and our ongoing commitment to support their future.”
