Supporting Our Communities

Giving back to the diverse communities where we do business is inherent to our culture. We believe it's the right thing to do—we simply support those who support us.

Our Areas of Focus: Learn more about the issues that are most important to us and many of our customers.

Current Stories:Read more about some of our efforts.

Giving Back Before the Shopping Begins

Each time Nordstrom opens a full-line store, the company wants to give back to its local community before it opens its door
for business. Read More

Bridging the Communications Gap

At Nordstrom, a workplace where employees feel valued and respected is something we’re helping to create in factories around
the world. Read More

Nordstrom Scholarship Funds Dreams

Since 1994, the Nordstrom Scholarship program has been awarding scholarships to hard-working high-school students across
the country.Read More

Verité Van Training

Nordstrom's participation in the Verité Van Training program helps factory workers gain practical knowledge.Read More

Racing to Find a Cure for Diabetes

Every year, thousands of people take part in Nordstrom Beat the Bridge to Beat Diabetes to support the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation.Read More

Giving Tree Lends Hope to Kids

We're honored to team with New Balance and Shoes That Fit on an important holiday tradition—the Nordstrom Holiday Giving
Tree program.Read More

Delaware Opening Enriches Youth Causes

Events like our new store pre-opening galas give us a chance to give back to the community before the shopping begins.Read More

United Way Gifts Go Far

In 2010, 74 percent of Nordstrom employees made a gift to United Way. Get a glimpse of our United Way gifts at work.Read More

Goodwill Overcomes Barriers to Jobs

Customers who order holiday gift kits with their Nordstrom.com purchase will receive a product assembled by individuals from
Goodwill.Read More