Through the "Give Back to School" program, Westfield Brandon will donate $2,500 to one school in the area.  The funds will be used to support such school programs as arts and music, sciences, physical education, libraries and technology resources.

The school designated for support will be chosen by Westfield shoppers themselves.  As part of the “Give Back to School” Program, families who do their back-to-school shopping at Westfield Brandon between August 1 and September 12, 2011 can “vote” for a school in their local neighborhood.  Votes are cast by shoppers who present their shopping receipts from Westfield retailers to the Westfield Concierge desk during posted hours.  Each dollar spent counts as 1 point for their preferred school, and shoppers can earn additional points for their school by “liking” Westfield Brandon on Facebook. The local school with the most points will win a donation of $2,500, and a celebration event.

Shoppers also will have the opportunity to help local students by donating school supplies or backpacks through a local community partnership between Westfield Brandon and Kiwanis “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive.

The “Give Back to School” initiative is supported by Westfield retailers that will be offering valuable discounts to help make back-to-school shopping more affordable for shoppers.