This February, Saks Fifth Avenue will give 5% of all registered purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to charity. The donations will benefit certain local organizations, keeping support within each Saks Fifth Avenue store’s immediate community.

“Saks Fifth Avenue is committed to our local communities. We appreciate our customers’ charitable involvement and look forward to giving back locally with this exciting and newly implemented national program,” Steve Sadove, Chairman and CEO, Saks Incorporated, said.

Customers may select which local charity from Saks Fifth Avenue’s roster they wish to allocate their 5% contribution. Registration is one simple step at point of sale linking the customer account with their chosen charity. Saks Fifth Avenue The Shops at Riverside has partnered with the following charities from February 1st- 29th, 2012:

The MS Center at Holy Name Medical Center

The Holy Name MS Center is one of the few certified multiple sclerosis centers in the tri-state area, and the only certified facility in Bergen County. The Center offers multiple sclerosis patients from New Jersey and surrounding areas a place where all their MS treatment needs can be met in one location. www.holyname.org/mscenter

Shelter Our Sisters

The mission of Shelter Our Sisters is to assist women and children victims of emotional, economic, sexual and/or physical abuse. The agency provides emergency and transitional housing, emotional support, and a diversified continuum of services focused on safety, empowerment, and self-sufficiency. Through community partnerships, SOS raises awareness, provides services, and educates community members about domestic violence. www.shelteroursisters.org

Asian Women’s Christian Association

AWCA aids to help individuals and the community through professional counseling, social welfare services, cultural and educational programs for Asian Americans. www.awcanj.org

Saks Fifth Avenue The Shops at Riverside is located at 380 Hackensack Avenue in Hackensack, New Jersey. The store hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, closed on Sunday. Saks.com will also be supporting the program, with 5% of online purchases made using a registered Saks credit card, being donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Saks Fifth Avenue, one of the world’s preeminent specialty retailers, is renowned for its superlative American and international designer collections, its expertly edited assortment of handbags, shoes,  jewelry. cosmetics and gifts, and the first-rate fashion expertise and exemplary client service of its Associates. Today, Saks operates 46 full-line stores in 22 states, 2 licensed stores in the Middle East and 2 licensed stores in Mexico City, 61 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores and saks.com, the company’s online store.