Kohl’s Donates $100,000 for Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts to the American Red Cross
October 12 2016 - 11:30AM
Business Wire
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced a $100,000 cash donation toward
hurricane relief efforts along the East Coast. Kohl’s is providing
this donation to the American Red Cross, which is delivering vital
emergency supplies and services in the impacted areas.
In addition to a financial contribution, Kohl’s is encouraging
its associates to volunteer in support of relief efforts through
Kohl’s volunteer program. In recognition of volunteer hours, Kohl’s
will donate additional corporate grants to the nonprofit
organizations being supported by Kohl’s volunteer efforts. The
company is also providing support to Kohl’s associates who have
been significantly impacted by the storm.
“The hurricane has had a devastating impact on many of our
associates and customers and we would like to extend our deepest
sympathies to those families affected by the destructive storm.
Kohl’s has a history of supporting communities, and we hope our
cash donation to the American Red Cross will help families in this
time of need,” said Jen Johnson, Kohl’s vice president of corporate
communications. “We are also extremely proud of our associate
volunteers who will lend a helping hand by donating their time to
the impacted communities.”
Kohl’s volunteers assist a variety of nonprofit organization
year-round. Through Kohl’s volunteer program, more than 1 million
associates have donated nearly 4 million hours of their time since
2001, and Kohl’s has donated more than $112 million
to the nonprofit organizations served. This program is part of
Kohl’s overall philanthropic platform, Kohl’s Cares®, which is
committed to supporting children’s health initiatives
nationwide.
To inquire about coordinating a Kohl’s Volunteer Program event,
contact your local Kohl’s store and ask to speak with the store
manager about the event. Find your nearest Kohl’s by visiting
Corporate.Kohls.com.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading specialty department
store with more than 1,100 stores in 49
states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families
to lead fulfilled lives, the company offers amazing national and
exclusive brands, incredible savings and inspiring shopping
experiences in-store, online at Kohls.com and via mobile
devices. Committed to its communities, Kohl’s has
raised nearly $300 million for children’s initiatives
nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program,
which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For additional information about
Kohl’s philanthropic and environmental initiatives,
visit http://www.Kohls.com/Cares. For a list of store
locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping
online, visit www.Kohls.com.
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