The nonprofit organization helps individuals and families rebuild after hardship or disaster.

In an evening packed with emotion and more than 700 retail and fashion individuals, Delivering Good staged its annual fundraiser Wednesday, bringing in a record $2.7 million for the cause.

The gala honored two top retail chief executive officers: Michael O’Sullivan of Burlington Stores, and Libby Wadle of J.Crew Group. Burlington, considered the third-largest off-pricer in the U.S., has supported Delivering Good for over two decades. Wadle was recognized as “a champion of giving back” and strong supporter of Delivering Good for years.

The event, held at Manhattan’s Gotham Hall, celebrated Delivering Good’s mission of “restoring comfort, renewing hope and helping individuals and families rebuild after hardship or disaster.” The organization provides individuals and families with essential products, including merchandise donated by retailers and manufacturers, to help them through poverty, disaster and other challenging circumstances.

“Delivering Good gives us, and our entire industry, such a clear way to do that,” said Wadle. “In the past few years we have donated nearly 164,000 new items through our partnership. And at Madewell, we’ve raised more than $250,000 through customer and employee campaigns from the past couple of years, with the first including more than 5,000 pairs of new jeans for those in need. Behind those numbers are employees who volunteered their time and customers who chose to get involved.”

“This honor reflects the strength and generosity of the partners who have helped Burlington grow and who share our commitment to giving back,” said O’Sullivan.

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