MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.?(BUSINESS WIRE)?
Kohl?s?Department Stores (NYSE:KSS ? News) announced a $150,000 cash donation in?response to the recent tornadoes and severe weather which caused?widespread destruction in Joplin, Missouri and parts of other states in
the Midwest region. Kohl?s is making a $100,000 donation to the American
Red Cross for emergency-assistance and relief efforts in Joplin and
$50,000 for relief efforts in other affected states.
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In addition to a financial contribution, Kohl?s is encouraging its
associates to volunteer in support of cleanup efforts through its
Associates in Action volunteer program. In recognition of volunteer
hours, Kohl?s will donate corporate grants to the nonprofit
organizations being supported by Kohl?s associates.
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?We are deeply saddened by the devastation and heartache experienced by
so many families in Joplin and throughout the Midwest as a result of the
severe and destructive weather,? said Julie Gardner, Kohl?s executive
vice president and chief marketing officer. ?It is our sincerest hope
that our financial assistance and volunteer service will provide some
help to our customers, associates and residents in the region as they
work to rebuild their homes and communities.?
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Kohl?s Associate in Action volunteers help a range of local nonprofit
organizations year-round. More than 385,000 associates have donated more
than 1.2 million hours of their time since 2001 and Kohl?s has donated
more than $35 million to nonprofits throughout the nation. The
Associates in Action volunteer program is part of Kohl?s overall
philanthropic platform, Kohl?s Cares?, which is committed to supporting
children?s health and education initiatives nationwide.
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To inquire about involving a Kohl?s Associates in Action volunteer
program in tornado and severe weather cleanup efforts, contact your
local Kohl?s store and ask to speak with the store manager about
Associates in Action. Find your nearest Kohl?s by visiting www.kohlscorporation.com.
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About Kohl?s Department Stores
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Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl?s (NYSE:KSS ? News) 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. With a commitment to
environmental leadership, Kohl?s operates 1,097 stores in 49 states. In
support of the communities it serves, Kohl?s has raised more than $180
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 a list of
store locations and information, or for the added convenience of
shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.
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Article source: http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/110527/20110527005088.html?.v=1
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