Kohl's Donates $100,000 to Flood Relief Efforts in Milwaukee Area

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Kohl's Department Stores has announced a $100,000 cash donation to support flood relief efforts in the Milwaukee area, following a devastating flood that affected the region last week. In addition to the financial contribution, the company is encouraging its associates to volunteer in support of cleanup efforts through its associate volunteer program. This commitment to community support is part of Kohl's overall philanthropic platform, Kohl's Cares, which has raised over $150 million for children's health and education initiatives nationwide since 2000.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kohl's has donated $100,000 to support flood relief efforts in the Milwaukee area.
  • The company is encouraging its associates to volunteer in support of cleanup efforts through its associate volunteer program.
  • In exchange for volunteer hours, Kohl's will make corporate grants available to the nonprofit organizations being supported by Kohl's associates.
  • Since 2001, more than 280,000 Kohl's associates have participated in over 45,000 associate volunteer events, completing over 930,000 volunteer hours and resulting in the donation of over $24 million to local nonprofit organizations.
  • Kohl's Cares, the company's philanthropic program, has raised over $150 million for children's health and education initiatives nationwide since 2000.

Statistics:

  • $100,000: Kohl's cash donation to support flood relief efforts in Milwaukee.
  • 7,000: Number of associates in southeastern Wisconsin who will be encouraged to volunteer in support of cleanup efforts.
  • 930,000: Number of volunteer hours completed by Kohl's associates nationwide since 2001.
  • $24 million: Total donation made by Kohl's associates to local nonprofit organizations since 2001.
  • 280,000: Number of Kohl's associates who have participated in associate volunteer events since 2001.
  • 45,000: Number of associate volunteer events completed by Kohl's associates since 2001.
  • $150 million: Total amount raised by Kohl's Cares for children's health and education initiatives nationwide since 2000.

Sources:

  • Kohl's Department Stores press release, dated [no date provided].
  • Kohl's Department Stores website, www.kohlscorporation.com.
  • Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc.