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Target Donates $25,000 to Thailand for Flooding Relief
Source: Target 12/07/2011(Dec. 6, 2011) — Target announced today it donated $25,000 in monetary support to assist with Thailand flooding relief efforts. The donation was made to Save the Children to support their efforts to provide critical supplies for the hardest to reach families in Thailand.
“When disaster strikes, Target listens and acts to support those in need,” said Gregg Steinhafel, Chairman, President and CEO, Target. “Our thoughts are with those affected and we hope our donation will aid in recovery efforts.”
This year, Target has given more than $1.2 million in disaster relief aid to nonprofits that distribute funds where support is most urgently needed.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,767 stores across the United States and at Target.com. The company will 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.
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