The PetSmart Associate Assistance Foundation is a 

501(c)(3) that provides financial grants to associates and their families suffering emergency hardships, such as natural disaster, illness, or sudden and severe personal crisis. Any PetSmart associate across the nation and in Canada and Puerto Rico are eligible to apply. We are funded by donations from PetSmart and our associates, with contributions being made as a one-time donation or as an ongoing payroll deduction.

We are hoping you might be willing to help with our annual fundraiser, Be the Difference, which will be held in October. The success of our event depends on contributions from businesses who generously donate various items to be put in our silent auction and raffle. Not only does your item benefit our program, but your business as well. This is a fantastic product placement and advertisement opportunity for promoting your business.

The Be the Difference raffle and silent auction is held online and provides over 1,200 corporate associates the ability to purchase raffle tickets to win donated items or place silent auction bids. The money from the raffle tickets and the silent auction will go directly into the foundation, and 100% of the proceeds will be used to help associates in need. Should you make a donation for the raffle or silent auction, your business will be recognized on raffle and auction displays at the event. Your business will also be thanked on our company wide intranet, available to 53,000 associates nationwide.

We are seeking donations of gift cards, or physical items, for our upcoming raffle and silent auction. In the past we have received donations of gift cards, tickets to sporting or cultural events, electronics,  even large-screen televisions! Any donation made would be recognized as a donation from your company. The foundation’s ability to continue to operate is due in large part to the generous support of individual donors and businesses who believe in our mission. With your help, we can continue to turn hardship into hope. 

If you are willing to assist with this year’s event, please let us know by September 1st. Our EIN is 45-4101736.