Kohl’s Funds More Than $1 Million in Field Trips for the 2017-2018 School Year
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., September 14, 2017 – Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) today announced more than 480 schools in the metro-Milwaukee area will take more than 1,300 field trips this school year courtesy of the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program. The program will provide more than $1 million for field trips for schools in Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha counties during the 2017-2018 school year.
“With the start of the new school year here in southeastern Wisconsin, Kohl’s is excited to provide teachers in our hometown the opportunity to take their students outside of the classroom,” said Jen Johnson, Kohl’s vice president of communications. “We know that students will benefit from the fun and engaging experiences they will have at some of Milwaukee’s best-in-class educational destinations.”
Now in its fifth year, the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program allows school groups to visit Kohl’s partner organizations including, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Discovery World, Hunger Task Force, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum and the Milwaukee County Zoo. The Kohl’s grants cover field trip expenses such as admission fees, transportation, substitute teacher fees and materials required for the experience. Grants valued up to $1,000 each were provided to eligible schools on a first-come, first-served basis March 6 through March 17, 2017. For more information on the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program visit http://www.kohlsfieldtrip.com.
Since the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program started in 2013, Kohl’s has granted more $5.4 million in field trips to more than 1,000 schools throughout the Milwaukee area. For more information on Kohl’s philanthropic efforts, visit corporate.kohls.com.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohl’s offers amazing national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and an easy shopping experience in our stores, online at Kohls.com and on Kohl's mobile app. Throughout its history, Kohl's has given nearly $600 million to support communities nationwide. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community and how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.
Contact:
Jen Johnson, 262.703.5241 or jen.johnson@kohls.com
Jacquelyn Judkins, 262.703.7204 or jacquelyn.judkins@kohls.com
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Contact:
Jen Johnson, 262.703.5241 or jen.johnson@kohls.com
Jacquelyn Judkins, 262.703.7204 or jacquelyn.judkins@kohls.com
