Kohl’s Gifts $5 Million to 200 Nonprofits Nationwide on GivingTuesday Through National Giveback Initiative
28 Novembro 2023 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
This GivingTuesday, Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is announcing $5 million
in grants to 200 nonprofits nationwide in support of improving
family health and wellness. Each nonprofit was encouraged to apply
by a Kohl’s associate.
“From regional food banks and youth education programming to
nonprofits supporting mental health and family wellness, Kohl’s is
proud to donate $5 million in grants to 200 organizations across
the country this GivingTuesday,” said Christie Raymond, Kohl’s
chief marketing officer. “Giving back in the communities where we
live and work is a core part of who we are at Kohl’s and we’re
grateful for the organizations that are taking action to improve
family health and wellness nationwide.”
Funding is made possible through Kohl’s Cares® Goods for Good,
which sells children’s books and toys and donates 100 percent of
the net profit to health and wellness organizations nationwide. In
total, Kohl’s has donated more than $29 million to nonprofits
through this giving program since 2018.
Every nonprofit will receive a $25,000 grant. To view the full
list of nonprofits receiving grants by state, please click here. In
addition to a number of local chapters from our national partners
at Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the National Alliance on
Mental Illness, a few of the other organizations receiving funding
include:
- Luv Michael, New York: Luv Michael is dedicated
to training, educating and employing autistic adults and improving
the lives of the autistic community. This grant will help support
their partnership with Surfers Healing, which is an initiative
dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with autism through
the therapeutic benefits of surfing.
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, California: The
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's critical hunger-relief programs
serve food-insecure individuals and families in Los Angeles County.
With this grant, the LA Regional Food Bank will support underserved
communities through direct programs and its network of more than
600 partner agencies.
- Kidz K'nect Resource Center, Texas: Kidz K’nect
provides resources that build, empower and support kids, families
and communities to overcome educational, economic, social,
financial, and physical challenges. Through this grant, Kidz K’nect
will expand on their math and reading, music and muscles, and
gardening programs.
- GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford, Illinois: GiGi’s
Playhouse Rockford is dedicated to inspiring and empowering
individuals with Down syndrome to succeed in life. With a lifelong
commitment of 100% free support and services tailored to address
the universal challenges of individuals with Down syndrome, they
offer educational, therapeutic-based and career development
programs that encourage participants to make purposeful
progressions and allow them to become their “Best of All.” This
grant will help fund the nearly 20 year-round programs that operate
at the Rockford Playhouse.
Nationwide, Kohl’s support focuses on helping nonprofits with a
focus on improving family health and wellness, including the
company’s three national partnerships with Boys & Girls Clubs
of America, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Alliance
for a Healthier Generation. Kohl’s also provides grants in the
company’s home state of Wisconsin through its hometown partnerships
and its Hometown Giving Program. Additionally, Kohl’s supports
causes that associates are passionate about through the Kohl's
Volunteer Program, which provides grants to those nonprofits for
every approved volunteer hour. To learn more, visit
Corporate.Kohls.com.
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differ materially from those projected. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks described more
fully in Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which
are expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors
as may periodically be described in the Company’s filings with the
SEC. Forward-looking statements relate to the date initially made,
and Kohl’s undertakes no obligation to update them.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer built on a
foundation that combines great brands, incredible value and
convenience for our customers. Kohl's serves millions of families
in our more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, online at Kohls.com,
and through our Kohl's App. For a list of store locations or to
shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s
impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit
Corporate.Kohls.com.
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