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To: Art Baeckel who wrote (1754)	10/17/2000 8:26:13 AM
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The Ames Stores Foundation Celebrates Grand Openings in New York and Illinois With Contributions to Area Charities Business Wire - October 16, 2000 12:47 ROCKY HILL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 16, 2000-- Ames partners with grass-roots organizations to benefit new store communities Ames Department Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMES) announced today that it would present not-for-profit organizations serving their newest communities with donations from its Ames Stores Foundation. Check presentations will take place as part of the Company's Grand Opening Celebrations on October 19, 2000. "We believe very strongly in becoming active members of the communities we serve," commented Joseph R. Ettore, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for Ames. "Grand Opening morning is the perfect time to make a statement of commitment to these communities and stand as partners with the grass-roots organizations dedicated to making a difference in the day-to-day lives of our customers." Ames identified a variety of organizations whose programs directly benefit the communities served by their new Ames stores. The charities receiving Ames Stores Foundation contributions as part of the chain's October 19th Grand Opening celebrations are: -- Aunt Martha's Youth Services to benefit the Dolton, Illinois community -- New Horizon Center Serving the citizens of the city of Chicago's Ward Number 38 -- Northeast Parent & Child Society to benefit the Latham, NY community Along with the local store manager, the senior Ames executive in attendance will present the Ames Stores Foundation checks to representatives of each organization just prior to the 9:00 am ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The Ames Stores Foundation, established in 1998, is dedicated to supporting worthy causes and organizations whose focus is consistent with the mission of the Foundation. There are four major areas of commitment: Children's Health; Youth Development; Social Awareness and Community Welfare. Funded programs directly benefit the communities served by an Ames store, distribution center, or the home office. With 479 stores located in 19 states and the District of Columbia, Ames is the nation's largest regional, full-line discount retailer with annual sales of $4 billion. Ames offers a broad range of merchandise categories including family apparel, housewares, domestics, electronics, ready-to-assemble and patio furniture, jewelry, craft and pet supplies, health and beauty care items, stationery, sporting goods, toys, seasonal products and more. To find the location of the Ames store nearest you, dial 1-800-SHOP-AMES. Visit us at amesstores.com or espanol.amesstores.com (in Spanish). CONTACT: Mary McCabe Director, Corporate Communications 860/257-2590 mmccabe@ameshome.com or Amy Romano Manager, Public Relations 860/257-5319 aromano@ameshome.com