Kohl’s Donates $25,000 to the American Red Cross for Flood Relief Efforts in the Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, Minn. Areas

Today Kohl�s (NYSE:KSS) announced a $25,000 cash donation toward flood relief efforts in Fargo, N.D. and Moorhead, Minn. Kohl�s is providing this donation to the American Red Cross which is delivering much-needed emergency assistance throughout the region.

In addition to a financial contribution, Kohl�s is encouraging its associates to volunteer in support of cleanup efforts through its A-Team associate volunteer program. In exchange for volunteer hours, Kohl�s will make corporate grants to the nonprofit organizations being supported by Kohl�s associates.

"The families of Fargo and Moorhead are just beginning to deal with the devastating effects of this flooding," said Julie Gardner, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Kohl�s Department Stores. �We�re fortunate to be in a position to help with a financial contribution to the American Red Cross as well as the time and talents of our associate volunteers.�

Kohl�s and its associates are actively involved in the communities it serves. In 2008, through the A-Team program, more than 64,000 associates donated more than 216,000 volunteer hours resulting in more than $5.6 million in grants. Since the program�s inception in 2001, Kohl�s associates have donated more than 450,000 volunteer hours and the company has matched that effort with more than $10.8 million in grants.

Kohl�s philanthropic program also includes Kohl�s Cares for Kids merchandise, like $5 books and plush toys, where 100% of the net profits go toward supporting hospital partnerships and children�s health and education initiatives. Through this program, Kohl�s donated more than $15 million to more than 150 children�s hospital partners across the country in 2008. In addition, the Kohl�s Kids Who Care� Scholarship Program recognizes stand-out kids for volunteer efforts in their communities. In 2008, the initiative recognized nearly 1,900 kids and awarded almost $340,000 in prizes and scholarships. The company also offers fundraising gift cards for schools and youth-serving organizations.

Editor�s Note � To involve a Kohl�s A-Team in flood cleanup efforts, contact your local Kohl's store and ask to speak with the store manager about A-Team. Find your nearest Kohl�s by visiting www.kohlscorporation.com.

Kohl�s Department Stores

Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl�s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. By the end of April, Kohl�s will operate 1,022 stores in 49 states. A company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl�s has raised more than $126 million for children�s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl�s Cares for Kids� philanthropic program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.

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