The Help Group Selected by Bloomingdale's to Participate in Annual 'Love Where You Live' Shopping Benefit

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Oct 19, 2010, 06:53 ET

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by The Help Group:

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WHAT: The Help Group has been selected to participate in the annual Bloomingdale's Shopping Benefit, which will take place at four Los Angeles-area Bloomingdale's locations. The "Love Where You Live" benefit celebrates L.A. nonprofits with two days of shopping, entertainment, prizes and storewide savings. Customers have the opportunity to make a $10 donation at the door to receive a coupon that will give them a 15% discount on most items purchased that day. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the 10 participating nonprofit organizations.

Come for the cause — and the incredible savings — stay for the fun!

WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday, October 20th and 21st, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Bloomingdale's Beverly Center, Century City, Santa Monica and Sherman Oaks store locations.

WHO: Founded in 1975, The Help Group is the largest, most innovative and comprehensive nonprofit of its kind serving children with special needs related to autism, learning disabilities, abuse and emotional challenges. The Help Group's specialized education and therapy programs serve more than 6,000 children and families each year. Through outreach, as well as parent and professional education efforts, The Help Group extends its reach to countless others nationally and internationally.

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