Kohl’s Donates $50,000 to the American Red Cross for Flood Relief Efforts in the Southeast
May 05 2010 - 12:35PM
Business Wire
Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announced a $50,000 cash
donation in response to the recent flooding and tornadoes in the
Southeast. 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.
“Our thoughts are with the thousands of families affected by the
devastating tornadoes and massive flooding in the Southeast,” said
Julie Gardner, executive vice president and chief marketing officer
of Kohl’s Department Stores. “Kohl’s strives to be an active member
of each community it serves. At times like these we feel it’s
important to do even more, and are proud to provide financial
assistance and the hands-on support of our associate
volunteers.”
Year-round, Kohl’s A-Team volunteers support a range of local
nonprofit organizations. Since 2001, more than 248,000 Kohl’s
associates nationwide have participated in nearly 40,000 A-Team
events, completing more than 828,000 volunteer hours resulting in
the donation of more than $21 million to local nonprofit
organizations. The A-Team volunteer program is part of Kohl’s
overall philanthropic platform, Kohl’s Cares for Kids®, which is
committed to supporting children’s health and education initiatives
nationwide. Since 2000, Kohl’s has raised more than $150 million
through its Kohl's Cares for Kids program.
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
About 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 1,067 stores in 49 states. A company
committed to the communities it serves, Kohl's has raised more than
$150 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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