Thanks to Dick's Sporting Goods - Steelers' Loss to Help Central Americans

Although Pittsburgh Steeler fans are still mourning the loss to the New England Patriots, there is a positive side that will benefit the lives of thousands of needy people, thanks to Dick's Sporting Goods. In anticipation of a Steeler Playoff win, Dick's staff worked around the clock to provide fans with Pittsburgh Steeler official Reebok Locker Room merchandise that would have been made available for immediate sale after the game. Nearly 5,000 adult t-shirts and more than 1,500 sweatshirts with the NFL-licensed AFC Championship logo were set to be sold at area Dick's Sporting Goods stores.
Since the Steeler loss, Dick's has offered to donate the clothing to The Salvation Army's World Services Office. The Salvation Army's World Services official, Major Harden White, will be in the Pittsburgh Area on Tuesday, March 12th at the Dick's Sporting Goods Warehouse in Smithton at 3:00 pm to accept the contribution.
This is the second year that Dick's Sporting Goods has entered into an agreement that has permitted them to donate the clothing to a charity, rather than throw it away. NFL rules mandate that merchandise depicting non-winning teams be destroyed. However, Dick's has been granted special consideration to contribute the items to The Salvation Army with the understanding that it leave the continental United States.
"Dick's Sporting Goods has been an exceptional partner to The Salvation Army," said the organization's Western Pennsylvania Divisional Commander, Lt. Colonel Joseph DeMichael. "They have supported us through our Adult Rehabilitation Thrift Stores, Project Bundle-Up and many other projects. We appreciate their extra effort in preserving these clothing items that will certainly be greatly appreciated by thousands of needy families in Central America."