American Eagle Outfitters-good for more than just apparel.

Entrance to AEO!

I've been an employee (and I love their music choices...where could you work that plays the Fratellis and other fun bands-it gives you something to dance to when you're folding sweaters!) and a customer of American Eagle Outfitters for years and years now, probably since I was about 14-and am now 23. I love what they're all about, and now have another reason to love them. Retail, I've found, is normally a really difficult job but I found a home at American Eagle during my time there, and am glad to report that not only are they a great company to work for, but also a company that thinks about the world they live in too.

As it happens they have objectives to make the world better under their 'AE better world' link. This area talks about the AEO charities and foundations. It also talks about their involvement with Big Brothers and Big Sisters. American Eagle is involved in the Student Conservation Association which aims to-

• be a force of high school and college students who protect our parks and restore our environment.
• these students serve as rangers, researchers, and educators.
• Annually they serve 1.5 million hours
• make contributions to America's public lands

"AE is currently the presenting sponsor of SCA's Alternative Spring Break program which sends dozens of college students from all over the country to Grand Canyon National Park for a week of conservation activities. AE is also the major sponsor of SCA's recruiting activities on nearly 150 college campuses and in high schools nationwide."

This along with other endeavors they have like Jumpstart reading program which helps get children more into reading but also become more prepared to succeed in school. Although not a totally eco friendly based story, I love them and all that they do, so I thought it was important to give their company a shout out...and not just because I'm an ex-employee but because I think they do a great job at helping out in many ways! Take a look at what they do and shop a little if you like, they have great stuffs!