American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) is proud to announce its second annual AEO Better World Community Day taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Nearly 1,300 associates from American Eagle corporate offices will volunteer their time and give back to local communities in Pittsburgh, New York City, and San Francisco, as well as in Canada, Mexico, China and Hong Kong. Throughout the day, associates will participate in 37 different community projects.

“As we embark upon our second annual AEO Better World Day, we are excited to unite so many of our associates across the country and abroad for a truly global day of giving,” said Helga Ying, Vice President of External Engagement and Social Responsibility at American Eagle Outfitters. “We are committed to continuing our efforts to enrich the communities in which we work, perform and live.”

To date, through the AEO Foundation the company has contributed to charitable causes most relevant to AEO and its customers: the environment, youth empowerment, education and young women’s health. The Better World Community Day service projects will reflect these areas of focus.

A few examples of service projects taking place include:

  • Pittsburgh – As part of the Beverly’s Birthdays project, volunteers will assemble and pack birthday cheer bins for homeless children. Beverly's Birthdays delivers birthday presents to children across 15 shelters in the Pittsburgh region.
  • New York – During the Beautify East River Park event, 150 volunteers with join forces with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) and help get the East River Park ready for the summer season by mulching, weeding and planting in several areas around the park.
  • San Francisco – Associates will travel to the Slide Ranch in Marin, to volunteer at the non-profit farm and participate in various activities such as cooking, gardening, caring for animals, building fences and more. The mission of Slide Ranch is to connect the Bay Area with farm-based environmental education that focuses on the principles of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship.
  • Canada – Associates will partner with the Covenant House Toronto, Canada’s largest homeless agency, to help paint, clean and organize its home, while gardening and planting the rooftop.
  • Mexico – Associates will work with the Mexican Fund for the Conservation of Nature to facilitate training and workshops that will enhance the organization’s ability to better educate the public on protecting the Royal Mexican Eagle.
  • China – Employees will visit and have lunch with 90 students at the Shanghai School for Deaf-Mute to help understand their living and studies. Each student will receive a t-shirt and pair of AEO jeans.
  • Hong Kong – Volunteers will create an outdoor mosaic wall at the Sam Shui Natives Association Lau Pun Cheung School. The Sam Shui Natives Association Lau Pun Cheung School is a special school that serves autistic and mildly mental disabled children and teenagers.

About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Hong Kong, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is available at 81 licensed international franchise stores in 13 countries. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.