Press Releases
December 16th, 2011
Contact:
Kelly Cheeseman, Walmart
1-800-331-0085
Company funds organizations in Alabama, Connecticut, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wyoming
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 16, 2011 – On the fifth day of its “12 Days of Giving” Facebook campaign, Walmart is awarding $130,000 to 13 nonprofits that are helping restore communities after natural disasters. Over twelve consecutive days, Walmart will award a total of $1.5 million to 145 organizations in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Organizations being honored on the company’s Facebook page today are serving communities in: Alabama, Connecticut, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wyoming. | read more
December 15th, 2011
Company funds organizations in Arkansas, California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Dakota Washington and Washington D.C.
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 15, 2011 – On the fourth day of its “12 Days of Giving” Facebook campaign, Walmart is awarding $85,000 to 11 nonprofits that provide clothing to those in need. Over twelve consecutive days, Walmart will award a total of $1.5 million to 145 organizations in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Organizations being honored on the company’s Facebook page today are serving communities in: Arkansas, California, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Washington and Washington D.C.
“It’s essential for families to have access to warm socks, coats and other clothing items,” said Julie Gehrki, senior director at the Walmart Foundation. “The organizations we honor today provide warmth and are spreading joy to families in-need this holiday season.”
Walmart’s call for nominations for its “12 Days of Giving” Facebook campaign resulted in more than 5,400 nominations from Facebook users who shared photos and short descriptions of a nonprofit’s impact in its local community. A panel from the Walmart Foundation reviewed submissions and selected nonprofits with a focus on organizations that are providing basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and baby supplies.
The fourth day of giving highlights organizations that gather and distribute free and discounted clothing such as coats, shoes, work attire, socks, gloves and other necessities to children, low income families and the homeless. The organizations being spotlighted today include:
| Nonprofit Name |
City |
State |
Grant Amount |
| Caring Closet (First United Methodist Church) |
Fargo |
N.D. |
$7,500.00 |
| Clean Socks Hope, Inc. |
Corydon |
Ind. |
$10,000.00 |
| Give Your Sole |
Corona |
Calif. |
$7,500.00 |
| Goodwill of Greater Washington |
Washington |
D.C. |
$7,500.00 |
| Grays Harbor Community Clothing Bank |
Aberdeen |
Wash. |
$7,500.00 |
| In Jacob’s Shoes (the Jacob S. Zweig Foundation) |
Pompano Beach |
Fla. |
$7,500.00 |
| In The Image |
Grand Rapids |
Mich. |
$7,500.00 |
| Lincoln Street School |
Exeter |
N.H. |
$7,500.00 |
| Mother to Mother Ministry of NWA |
Bentonville |
Ark. |
$7,500.00 |
| Shoes That Fit |
Claremont |
Calif. |
$7,500.00 |
| The Charitable Union of Battle Creek Michigan |
Battle Creek |
Mich. |
$7,500.00 |
Including this campaign, the Walmart Foundation is providing more than $19 million in grants this holiday season. Click here for a complete list of recipient organizations.
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About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support initiatives that are helping people live better around the globe. In May 2010, Walmart and its Foundation made a historic pledge of $2 billion through 2015 to fight hunger in the U.S. The Walmart Foundation also supports education, workforce development, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness initiatives. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.
December 14th, 2011
Company funds organizations helping the senior population in California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 14, 2011 – On the third day of its “12 Days of Giving” Facebook campaign, Walmart is awarding $120,000 to 10 nonprofits that are caring for seniors. As part of its twelve consecutive days of giving, Walmart will award a total of $1.5 million to 145 organizations in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Organizations being honored on the company’s Facebook page today are serving communities in: California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas.
“Our senior population plays an important role in our communities, sharing their wisdom and caring for future generations,” said Julie Gehrki, senior director at the Walmart Foundation. “The organizations that we are supporting today help us give back to those who have given us so much, providing assistance that helps seniors continue to lead fulfilling, independent lives.” | read more
December 13th, 2011
Company Funds Organizations in Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and West Virginia
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 13, 2011 – On the second day of its “12 Days of Giving” Facebook campaign, Walmart is awarding $125,000 to 17 nonprofits that are building a brighter future for children across the country. Over twelve consecutive days, the company will award a total of $1.5 million to 145 organizations in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Organizations being honored on the company’s Facebook page today are serving communities in: Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and West Virginia.
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December 12th, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kelly Cheeseman, Walmart
1-800-331-0085
On the “First Day of Giving” Retailer Gives $130k to Organizations Stepping Up to Fight Hunger
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 12, 2011 – ‘Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer and Walmart is doing just that. Today, the company kicks off its “12 Days of Giving” campaign, awarding over $1.5 million to nonprofits that were nominated by Facebook users. By the end of the campaign, 145 grant recipients in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico will be honored. Twenty-five nonprofits that have stepped up to fight hunger are receiving a total of $130,000 on the first day of giving.
Walmart’s 12-day call for submissions resulted in more than 5,400 nominations from Facebook users who shared photos and short descriptions of a nonprofit’s impact in its local community. A panel from the Walmart Foundation reviewed submissions and selected winners with a focus on organizations that are providing basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and baby supplies. | read more
November 14th, 2011
Company Commits $1.5 Million to U.S. Nonprofits Focused on Providing Basic Needs
Contact: Kelly Cheeseman, Walmart, 1-800-331-0085
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 14, 2011 – Who said write-in ballots are only for politics? For the first time, Walmart is empowering Facebook users to write in – or nominate – local nonprofits to receive part of $1.5 million in grants this holiday season. Through its “12 Days of Giving” campaign, the company will accept submissions via Facebook with an eye for local organizations that are providing basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and baby supplies.
Get involved at www.Facebook.com/Walmart
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April 12th, 2011
Initiative builds on the Walmart Foundation’s $10 Million Commitment to Support Veterans Jobs
Washington, D.C., April 12, 2011 – Walmart today announced its Military Family Promise as part of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s “Joining Forces” military support announcement in Washington D.C. The commitment guarantees a job at a nearby store or club for all military personnel, and military spouses, employed at Walmart and Sam’s Club who move to a different part of the country because they or their spouse have been transferred by the United States military.
In addition, through Walmart and Sam’s Club’s Military Family Promise, associates called to active military duty will continue to be paid any difference in their salary if the associate is earning less money during their military assignment.
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