Kohl’s Gifts More Than $500,000 to Local Nonprofits Through Hometown Giving Program This Holiday Season
More than 25 nonprofits in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties receive grants to support family health and wellness
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., November 18, 2024 – Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced more than $500,000 in total donations to more than 25 nonprofits in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties through the Kohl’s Cares Hometown Giving Program. Nonprofits supporting Kohl’s philanthropic mission of improving family health and wellness in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties were selected following an open-application process; each nonprofit will receive a grant ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
“Caring about our communities is at the heart of what we do at Kohl’s, especially during the holiday season,” said Tara Geiter, Kohl’s director of community relations. “We’re excited to again be granting more than $500,000 to a group of amazing nonprofits in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties who are all finding unique ways to improve the health and wellness of local families.”
To view the full list of 2024 Kohl’s Cares Hometown Giving Program grant recipients, please click here.
Kohl’s has donated more than $3.5 million to more than 150 nonprofits since the Kohl’s Cares Hometown Giving Program launched in 2017; funding is made possible through Kohl’s Cares Goods for Good® merchandise, which sells children’s books and toys and donates 100% of the net profit to nonprofits nationwide. In total, Kohl’s has committed more than $160 million to nonprofits in the Milwaukee area through hometown partnerships, Kohl’s Cares Hometown Giving Program, and the Kohl’s Cares Volunteer Program. To learn more, please visit Corporate.Kohls.com.
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Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer built on a foundation that combines great brands, incredible value and convenience for our customers. Kohl’s is uniquely positioned to deliver against its long-term strategy and its purpose to take care of families’ realest moments. Kohl's serves millions of families in its more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, online at Kohls.com, and through the Kohl's App. With a large national footprint, Kohl’s is committed to making a positive impact in the communities it serves. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.
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