Since the partnership began, Stein Mart associates at the company's 280+ stores have raised over $2.3 million    dollars for Dignity U Wear through creative community and team building events!  Stores have hosted walk- and bowl-a-thons, trivia contests, in-store events and more!        Partnership communities, in turn, have received brand new clothing totaling over 1.2 million pieces, valued at over $21 million, to provide to over 135,000 men, women and children in need.  

One Stein Mart associate, Orlando, FL Market Agenda      Consultant Market Marie Johnson, has even been selected for the prestigious Jefferson Awards.  Founded by        Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the Jefferson Awards honor unsung heroes for their achievements and contributions through community service.

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It's hard to believe that it's now just a memory, but Dignity U Wear's 3^rd      Annual Undie Sunday and Undie Monday campaign obviously had a lot of people "dropping their drawers" for the cause.  While a few donations are still trickling in, our latest count brings the current total to 72,373 pieces!

Undie Sunday & Undie Monday began three years ago as a community drive to help us collect brand new children's underwear for kids and families in need in Northeast Florida and throughout the country. Businesses, faith groups, civic groups, schools and professional associations have participated each year, with new groups joining the effort each year.  With this year's total, the generosity of participating groups and individuals has generated a combined total of more than 225,000 pieces of underwear!

Each year, the creativity of participating groups seems to get bigger and bigger.  A highlight of the 2008 campaign was the "Undie 500," a road rally initiated by Sunshine Minis, a group of Mini Cooper owners/drivers.  A group of 10 Minis took off from Jacksonville on the morning of Saturday, March 1^st, with stops in Ocala, Tampa, Orlando, Jupiter (FL, not the planet), and Daytona on the 2-day trip.  Along the way, they collected underwear for the campaign.  Honorary Undie Sunday Undie Monday Chairperson, Richard Nunn, was on hand for the departure, helping to "decorate" some of the cute Mini's.  Organizer and Sunshine Mini group member, Debbie Jeffries, tells us next year's event will be even bigger and better. We  believe her!

While most of the Undie Sunday Undie Monday donations came from local Northeast Florida groups, we     received donations from Oregon, New York City, and St. Louis this year, to name just a few.

Our deep appreciation and thanks to everyone who collected this year. And a special thanks to our sponsors, who helped us run and promote this terrific campaign: Stein Mart, WJXT-TV4, The Design Lounge, The Loop Pizza Grill restaurants and The Avenues Mall.