Kohl’s Gives $500,000 to Milwaukee Organizations for New Hometown Giving Program
Kohl’s provides grants to 28 local non-profits through Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., (Jan. 23, 2018) – Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced 28 local non-profits as recipients of a combined $500,000 in grants through Kohl’s new Hometown Giving Program. The organizations will use the funding for programs within Milwaukee County focused on areas such as poverty, safety and education.
"Kohl's was born and raised in the Milwaukee area, and we have a deep and long-standing commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen our community and make Milwaukee a great place to live and work," said Jen Johnson, Kohl's vice president of communications. "This year, we've added a new way to support local organizations that are making a positive impact for families throughout our region. We've been so impressed by the ingenuity and inventiveness of the proposals we've received. These esteemed non-profits are proof that big impact can be made by small groups of dedicated people focused on improving the world around them."
Launched in September 2017 with an initial call for grant submissions, the Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program allows Kohl’s to continue addressing vital community needs in addition to Kohl’s existing Milwaukee-area efforts. Local non-profits applied online for a grant ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, with $500,000 in grants offered.
Grant recipients of the 2017 Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program include:
Adult Learning Center
AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin
ArtWorks for Milwaukee
Beyond Vision
Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd.
City Year Milwaukee
College Possible Milwaukee
CORE/El Centro
Danceworks, Inc.
Dominican Center
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin
First Stage
Friends of Wehr
Girls on the Run of Southeastern Wisconsin
Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps
HEAR Wisconsin
Hmong American Friendship Association
Hope House of Milwaukee
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra
Public Allies Milwaukee
River Revitalization Foundation
Skylight Music Theatre
United Community Center
Urban Ecology Center
Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center
Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
Wisconsin Humane Society
The grants will be used for everything from the expansion of youth development programs with Girls on the Run to supporting an entire academic school year of literacy intervention efforts at a high-need Milwaukee school with City Year Milwaukee.
Other supported programs include the development of urban produce gardens at Walnut Way Conservation Corp., in-school performances and performing arts workshops by Skylight Music Theatre, and the support of building 25 homes and rehabilitation of eight others for low-income homebuyers through Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity.
Kohl’s has long been committed to the greater Milwaukee area through ongoing partnerships with best-in-class organizations making positive lasting impacts in the community, in addition to our Associate volunteer efforts. Since 2000, Kohl's and Kohl’s Cares have donated more than $90 million to support charitable initiatives in the metro-Milwaukee area.
Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program grants are made possible through Kohl’s philanthropic program, Kohl’s Cares®, which sells children’s books and toys and donates 100 percent of the net profit to charitable initiatives nationwide.
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.
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Contact:
Julia Fennelly, Kohl’s | julia.fennelly@kohls.com or 262.703.1710
