Marshalls to auction off autographed shoes for charity

From October 18th through the 30th, Marshalls, one of the nation’s largest off-price retailers, will be auctioning off autographed shoes from celebrities through CharityFolks.com. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the proceeds of this auction will benefit domestic violence shelters, including Sojourn/OPCC in Los Angeles, CA.
The auction features autographed shoes donated by celebrities, including Madonna, Joey Fatone, Mariska Hargitay and more. During the auction, Regis Philbin, Vivica A. Fox, Jay-Z, and Maria Sharapova’s shoes will be on display at Los Angeles local Marshalls located at 100 N La Cienega Blvd. Ste A218.
"Domestic violence prevention is an issue that Marshalls has supported for over a decade now, as it is a subject that is important to many of our employees and customers," said Amy Cafazzo, Marshalls spokesperson. “We are proud to assist Sojourn/OPCC’s efforts to keep the area’s women and children safe.”
In addition to Sojourn/OPCC in Los Angeles, CA, Marshalls will also be making donations to Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center in Providence, RI; WEAVE Inc., My Sister’s House in Sacramento, CA; Sojourner Truth House in Milwaukee, WI; Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA; and Spouse Abuse Inc./Harbor House in Orlando, FL.
In tandem with this auction, Marshalls will hold its annual Shop ‘Til It Stops program from October 18th through the 24th. During this week, Marshalls will donate $1, up to $150,000, for every pair of shoes sold nationally to the Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF). For 14 years, Marshalls has been an avid supporter of the FVPF, whose mission is to raise awareness against domestic violence.
Marshalls is one of the nation's leading off-price family retailers with more than 750 stores spanning 42 states and Puerto Rico. Marshalls offers a wide selection of current season, top quality, brand name fashions, giftware and domestics for the family and home. Marshalls provides customers with the opportunity to purchase their shopping “treasures” by utilizing its simple layaway service. Great bargains can be found every day at Marshalls, at prices up to 60% less than department and specialty stores. For store locations, call 1-800-MARSHALLS, or visit Marshalls on the Web at www.MarshallsOnline.com.