Kohl’s Donates $50,000 to the American Red Cross for Atlanta Flood Relief Efforts

Today Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE:KSS) announced a $50,000 cash donation toward flood relief efforts in the Atlanta area. Kohl’s is providing this donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which is delivering much-needed emergency assistance throughout Georgia.

In addition to a financial contribution, Kohl’s is encouraging its associates to volunteer in support of cleanup and recovery efforts through its A-Team program. When five or more Kohl’s associates volunteer to help residents in the affected areas now through November 16, Kohl’s will donate a $500 grant to the American Red Cross or other nonprofits providing flood-relief in hopes of further supporting the affected areas. 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.

“Many families in Kohl’s communities were impacted by the recent floods and Kohl’s wants to support our neighbors when we can,” said Julie Gardner, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Kohl’s Department Stores. “The American Red Cross is immediately available when help is needed the most – we’re pleased to provide funding as well as volunteer our time to help with the cleanup effort.”

Kohl’s and its associates are actively involved in the communities it serves. In 2008 more than 64,000 Kohl’s associates participated in the A-Team associate volunteerism program, totaling nearly 217,000 hours of service and $5.6 million in grants to youth-serving nonprofit organizations. Through Kohl's Cares for Kids®, the company supports a merchandise program that benefits children's health and education initiatives; offers fundraising gift cards for schools and youth-serving organizations; and operates the Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program, which recognizes young volunteers.

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. Kohl’s operates 1,059 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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