COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots,
Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today launches its summer, in-store fundraising
effort to benefit On Our Sleeves, which aims to break the
silence surrounding children's mental health. Now through
July 7, customers who make a donation
to On Our Sleeves when they check out at any Big Lots store
nationwide will receive a coupon printed on their receipt for
$5 off any future purchase of
$15 or more. Powered by behavioral
experts from Nationwide Children's Hospital, a longstanding Big
Lots partner, the mission of On Our Sleeves is to provide
every community in America access to free, evidenced-informed
educational resources necessary to break stigmas about children's
mental health.
"There is no denying that these unprecedented times have
directly impacted our health and wellbeing, particularly the mental
health of our kids," said Bruce
Thorn, President & Chief Executive Officer of Big Lots.
"We know that it can often be difficult for children to articulate
how they are feeling, and with the unfortunate stigma surrounding
mental health, it is critical that resources and education on the
topic are readily available to those who need them. Our Big Lots
family has been actively supporting this initiative since it
started in 2016, and we are committed to doing our part to
continuously support the important efforts of On Our Sleeves
and Nationwide Children's Hospital."
Big Lots is a founding member of the On Our Sleeves Alliance, a
diverse coalition of national corporations, youth and
parent-serving organizations, health care organizations, education
partners and individuals committed to breaking the silence
surrounding children's mental health and taking action. The current
donation drive builds upon the Company's $50
million multi-year commitment to support Nationwide
Children's Hospital and the behavioral health experts who have
powered the On Our Sleeves movement since its conception in
2016.
"During this unique time, Big Lots has continued to serve an
instrumental role in supporting children and families who may need
mental health and wellness resources, now more than ever," said
Steve Testa, President of Nationwide
Children's Hospital Foundation. "Ensuring access to these
evidenced-informed resources is paramount and Big Lots has been a
pivotal advocate in On Our Sleeves delivering on this
mission."
During its most recent in-store fundraising drive this past
fall, Big Lots and its customers raised more than $3.5 million to support On Our Sleeves,
which brings the total raised over the last five years to more than
$26 million.
In addition, Big Lots has joined the One Million Classroom
Project, which aims to provide one million classrooms in
the United States with On Our
Sleeves content, promoting the platform's free mental health
curriculum resources to over 100,000 teachers
nationwide.
Please visit your local Big Lots store or visit
OnOurSleeves.org/BigLots to donate to On Our Sleeves.
For location details and more information, visit
www.biglots.com.
About Big Lots
Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) is
a neighborhood discount retailer operating 1,414 stores in 47
states, as well as a best-in-class ecommerce platform with expanded
capabilities via BOPIS, curbside pickup, Instacart and Big Lots NOW
with same day delivery. The company's product assortment is focused
on home essentials: Furniture, Seasonal, Soft Home, Food,
Consumables and Hard Home. Ranked #1 on Total Retail's
2020 Top 100 Omnichannel Retailers list, Big Lots' mission is
to help people Live BIG and Save Lots. The company strives to be
the BIG difference for a better life by delivering unmatched value
to customers through the ultimate treasure hunt shopping
experience, being a "best place to work" culture for associates,
rewarding shareholders with consistent growth and top-tier returns,
and doing good in local communities. For more information about the
company, visit www.biglots.com.
About On Our Sleeves
Children don't wear their
thoughts on their sleeves. With 1 in 5 children living with a
significant mental health concern and half of all lifetime mental
health concerns starting by age 14, we need to give them a
voice. On Our Sleeves®, powered by behavioral health
experts at Nationwide Children's Hospital, aims to provide
every community in America with free resources necessary for
breaking child mental health stigmas and educating families and
advocates, because no child or family should struggle alone.
Since the inception of On Our Sleeves in 2018,
more than 2 million people have interacted with our free pediatric
mental health educational resources
at OnOurSleeves.org and our educator curriculums have
reached more than 1.8 million students across the United States.
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