Target Corporation : Target Donates $15,000 to Duluth for Flood Relief
06/23/2012| 02:20pm US/Eastern
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Target announced today it has donated $15,000 in monetary support and
product to assist with Duluth flood relief efforts. A $10,000 cash
donation was given to the American Red Cross Northland Chapter to
support their response efforts. An additional $5,000 in gift cards will
be donated to local nonprofit organizations for essentials such as water
and food.
"When disaster strikes, Target listens and acts quickly to help support
the needs of our communities," said Gregg Steinhafel, Chairman,
President and CEO, Target. "Our thoughts are with the residents of
Duluth and we hope our donation will aid in the community's recovery."
This year, Target has given $500,000 to the American Red Cross as part
of the nonprofit's Annual Disaster Giving Program. In addition, Target
teams spend countless hours preparing for disasters of any magnitude and
will continue to help communities across the country before, during and
after a crisis.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 1,763
stores across the United States and at Target.com. The company plans to
open its first stores in Canada in 2013. In addition, the company
operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit
card products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income
through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more
than $3 million a week. For more information about Target's commitment
to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.
Target Communications
Amy Reilly, 612-761-6782
Target Media
Hotline, 612-696-3400
© Business Wire 2012
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