PITTSBURGH, Sept. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S
Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) along with The DICK'S Sporting Goods
Foundation today announced a $5.5
million commitment to support communities impacted by
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The short-term emergency requests and
long-term recovery support ranges from monetary donations, to
equipment and apparel and other much needed supplies distributed in
partnership with The American Red Cross and local authorities.
"Our heart goes out to all impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and
Irma," said Lauren Hobart, President, DICK'S Sporting Goods
and The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. "We are committed to
helping our valued customers and Associates begin to rebuild.
Together with our Foundation, we are working closely with local and
national organizations to maximize our support for both the
immediate and long-term recovery of those in need."
DICK'S is donating $3.5 million
worth of clothing and footwear to those in need through its
partnership with The American Red Cross. DICK'S is also helping to
minimize the risk of lost wages and assisting Associates with
getting back on their feet. Additionally, DICK'S and The DICK'S
Foundation will donate $2 million to
rebuild and refurbish youth sports programs and facilities across
the Gulf Coast, Florida and other
states impacted by the Hurricanes.
As part of this commitment, The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
has established a $1 million Sports
Matter relief fund on DonorsChoose.org, in which eligible schools
will be able to receive up to $25,000
in funding for their sports programs. An additional $1 million from DICK'S Community Marketing
efforts will provide support to impacted community youth sports
leagues, teams and organizations as they begin to rebuild.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Founded in 1948,
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. is a leading omni-channel sporting
goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic,
high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories.
As of July 29, 2017, the Company
operated more than 700 DICK'S Sporting Goods locations across
the United States, serving and
inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their
personal best through a blend of dedicated associates, in-store
services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team
Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Lodge/Outdoor, Fitness and
Footwear. Headquartered in Pittsburgh,
PA, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and Field
& Stream specialty stores, as well as DICK'S Team Sports
HQ, an all-in-one youth sports digital platform offering free
league management services, mobile apps for scheduling,
communications and live scorekeeping, custom uniforms and FanWear
and access to donations and sponsorships. DICK'S offers its
products through a content-rich eCommerce platform that is
integrated with its store network and provides customers with the
convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront. For more
information, visit the Press Room or Investor Relations pages at
dicks.com.
About The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK'S
Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit
corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports
participation. It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. as a
private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and
philanthropic activities.
Contact: DICK'S Sporting Goods – press@dcsg.com
View original content with
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dicks-sporting-goods--the-dicks-sporting-goods-foundation-pledge-more-than-55-million-towards-recent-hurricane-relief-efforts-300518101.html
SOURCE DICK'S Sporting Goods