Online Retailer Miacasa.Com To Donate Proceeds To September 11th Fund

Furniture World Magazine

MiaCasa.com, a home decor and gift boutique on the Internet, will donate a percentage of every purchase from now through the end of the year to The United Way's September 11th Fund, providing relief to victims of the recent terrorist attacks. "We are deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic events of September 11th and want to help the relief efforts," said President and Co-Founder, Alexandra Olavarria. "While the loss across our nation is tremendous, the devastation in Manhattan was particularly troubling to witness," added Ms. Olavarria, a native of New York City. For the remainder of the 2001 calendar year, 5% of every purchase made through the Mia Casa website will be donated directly to the September 11th Fund. Donations will be calculated at the conclusion of each month and sent via check to the Fund. The United Way and The New York Community Trust have established The September 11th Fund so that contributions can be used to help respond to the immediate and longer-term needs of the victims, their families, and communities affected by the events of September 11. 100% of contributions from MiaCasa.com will be used to support these efforts because The United Way and The New York Community Trust are underwriting all administrative costs. Located on the World Wide Web at http://www.miacasa.com, Mia Casa offers distinctive gifts and decorative accessories for the home. The company plans to launch a mail order catalog for the 2001 holiday season. Founded in 1999, Mia Casa is a privately owned company based in Los Angeles, California.