Carver is honored to be the beneficiary of Altar’d State’s Mission Monday campaign, a three-month giving initiative that ran this fall at The SoNo Collection. This partnership was made especially meaningful by the leadership of Samantha Tiano, Store Manager at Altar’d State’s SoNo location—and a proud graduate of Norwalk Public Schools. Samantha and her colleagues shared that they were thrilled to support Carver, an organization close to their hearts and deeply connected to their own Norwalk community.
Thanks to their effort and the generosity of their customers, Carver recently received a donation of just over $3,500 to help power our academic, enrichment, and youth development programs.
A Boutique With a Mission
Altar’d State at The SoNo Collection is more than a women’s fashion boutique. True to its “fashion-focused, cause-motivated” identity, the store pairs its retail experience with a commitment to local philanthropy. The brand’s give-back philosophy is woven into every location, including Norwalk, where staff intentionally support programs that strengthen the community they call home.
What Is Mission Monday?
Mission Monday is Altar’d State’s signature philanthropic initiative. During each campaign period, 10% of all net proceeds from Monday sales are donated to a selected nonprofit. Each store chooses organizations within its own community—ensuring that local dollars support local impact.
For three months this fall, the SoNo store selected Carver as its Mission Monday partner. Shoppers were welcomed with in-store signage spotlighting Carver’s mission, and many visited specifically on Mondays to ensure their purchases helped Norwalk students thrive.
Standing Out for Good
The SoNo team lives the Altar’d State mantra of “standing out for good” by forming genuine relationships with the organizations they support. The partnership with Carver reflects their commitment not just to donate, but to engage. From conversations with staff to learning more about Carver’s programs, the store embraced the opportunity to give back to a nonprofit serving Norwalk’s youth through academic support, wellness, leadership, and college- and career-readiness initiatives.
A Heartfelt Thank-You
Carver extends its deepest gratitude to Samantha Tiano, the entire SoNo Altar’d State team, and every shopper who made Mission Monday a success. This gift helps ensure that Carver students have access to the opportunities, enrichment, and encouragement they deserve.
Together, we are strengthening our community—one Monday, one act of generosity, and one young person at a time.
