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Outerwall mobilizes Coinstar kiosks to accept Philippine relief donations

November 13, 2013

Outerwall Inc. has enabled its nationwide fleet of Coinstar kiosks to accept donations for the Super Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF, which will receive funds within 48 hours.

To make a donation at a Coinstar kiosk, individuals simply select the "donate" option from the menu, choose U.S. Fund for UNICEF Disaster Relief (code 5556), and pour in any amount of change to support relief efforts providing food, shelter and other assistance to Super Typhoon Haiyan victims.

"We are putting the power of our nationwide network of Coinstar locations to work to support the areas impacted by Super Typhoon Haiyan," said J. Scott Di Valerio, chief executive officer of Outerwall Inc. "Spare change and micro-donations add up quickly and depositing coins at a Coinstar kiosk is an easy way to help the people impacted by this horrible disaster get back on their feet."

Consumers can find a nearby Coinstar kiosk with the donation option by visiting www.coinstar.com. Individuals can also donate directly to U.S. Fund for UNICEF at www.unicefusa.org/philippines or by texting RELIEF to 864233 (UNICEF) to donate $10.

"We greatly appreciate Outerwall's commitment to supporting the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's disaster relief fundraising efforts," said U.S. Fund for UNICEF President and CEO Caryl Stern. "By collecting donations, Outerwall will help UNICEF deliver aid to children and families in the Philippines who need it most."

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