For Immediate Release

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Bridget Ryan Snell
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L&M Bargain Store Inc. support Haitian Relief 
Local retailer will give 10% of its gross sales to local agencies for two weekends

(Boston) January 20, 2010-- L&M Bargain Store Inc., a family owned retail clothing business with locations in Boston and Brockton has committed itself to donating 10% of its gross sales to relief efforts in Haiti for the next two weekends.

"We will donate 10% of each transaction in our stores to the Agencies of Catholic Charities, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and the American Red Cross," said owner Stuart Salzberg. "These organizations will direct the funds to on the ground relief operations including food distribution, medical care, and other basic survival needs."

L&M Bargain Stores can be found in:

Roslindale- 640 American Legion Highway
Dorchester- 745 Dudley Street
Brockton- 593 Centre Street

About L&M Bargain Stores Inc.
The Owners of L&M Bargain Stores, Mark and Stuart Salzberg, are children of a Holocaust survivor, Lewis Salzberg, the founder of the business.  Through Lewis Salzberg's life experience, Mark and Stuart have a personal appreciation for communities reaching out to help each other in times of crisis.  L&M Bargain Store Inc. has been a part of the Boston community since 1951.  The Haitian community is an integral part of L&M's success through their support as both employees and customers of their stores.

About Catholic Charities of Boston
For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has continued its mission of building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people. The agency provides approximately 140 programs and services throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Our services respond to the needs of the poor and working poor, provide supportive services to children and families, and assist refugees and immigrants as they become active participants in their communities. Last year, Catholic Charities served nearly 200,000 people in need of all faiths. To discover more of our work, visit www.ccab.org.