“Love Luggage” Event Leads Week-Long Celebration, Feb. 6-14
SCOTTSBORO, Ala., Jan. 30, 2023 — As romance fills the air this season, Unclaimed Baggage, a popular tourist destination and the nation’s only retailer of lost luggage, invites the community to participate in a special painting project to provide much-needed luggage for children in the foster care system.
The unique opportunity will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11 during the store’s “Bling Week,” an eight-day Valentine’s-themed event during which fans will enjoy an expanded selection of must-have brands and bargains both in-store and online, as well as the opportunity to express their creativity through a give-back project.
“Throughout the year, Unclaimed Baggage takes suitcases to schools, charities, social and business groups to be hand-painted for children moving to new foster homes,” said Jennifer Kritner, Vice President of Retail and Company Culture. “The painted luggage is donated to foster care agencies and replaces the garbage bags many children typically use to transport their belongings.”
The bags are adorned with “works of heart,” often featuring uplifting messages and brightly colored designs which serve to cheer children up on what is otherwise one of the hardest days of their lives.
“A core value at Unclaimed Baggage is to redeem the lost and reclaim the rejected,” added Kritner. “Above shopping and socializing during ‘Bling Week,’ we invite guests to participate in blessing foster children this Valentine’s season. Bring your kids and your friends to paint with us on February 11. It’s a love story that everyone can participate in!”
Other activities and experiences taking place both in-store and online during “Bling Week” include:
An expanded selection of fine and fashion jewelry
Curated gift ideas for sweethearts (handbags, shoes, gifts and accessories)
Spring apparel sprinkled throughout the store
25% off winter clearance
Family-friendly games and Valentine’s Day-themed fun (in-store only)
For more information about “Bling Week” happening Monday, February 6 - Tuesday, February 14, visit https://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/pages/store-events. For more information about Unclaimed Baggage’s “Love Luggage” program, visit unclaimedbaggage.com/pages/reclaimed-for-good.
About Unclaimed Baggage
Located in Scottsboro, Alabama, Unclaimed Baggage is a one-of-a-kind retail store and the country’s only merchant of unclaimed and lost airline baggage and its contents. Unclaimed Baggage offers a treasure trove of goods that airlines have been unable to reunite with their former owners. The store has made national news for its ever-changing array of unique items from around the world, all sold at an incredible value. As part of its commitment to service and generosity, the company created the Reclaimed for Good foundation which has given millions of dollars’ worth of product and profit to meet needs around the globe. Learn about Unclaimed Baggage at unclaimedbaggage.com.