Volunteerism
At Target, our reputation is built on our legacy of service – service to our guests, service to our team and service to our community. As one of America’s largest corporate philanthropists, our giving includes the time, talent and expertise of Target leaders and team members. Target team members donate hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours to countless community projects across the country throughout the year.
volunteered by Target team members in 2010.
Target School Library Makeovers
Since 2007, Target has transformed school libraries nationwide by awarding them with a Target School Library Makeover.
Arts + Culture Support
Target sponsors free or reduced-admission events at museums and performing arts institutions nationwide.
United Way
Since 1962, Target team members have invested in their communities by supporting the United Way. In 2010, Target and individual team members donated more than $14.3 million. Team members also volunteered more than 45,000 hours with United Way-funded agencies as part of the United Way campaign.
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Target School Library Makeovers
Since the Target School Library Makeover program’s inception in 2007, Target has transformed school libraries across the country. These efforts combine Target’s commitment to education with the time and talent of team member volunteers. They include book donations, hours of volunteer help and the design and construction expertise of the Target Property Development team.
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Relief Kits
Target partners with the American Red Cross, Feeding America and The Salvation Army to ensure Disaster Relief Kits are distributed in a timely manner to those affected by disasters. During the year, Target team members volunteer to assemble food and toiletry kits in preparation for a disaster or crisis. In 2010, 22,000 relief kits were distributed.
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VolunteerMatch.org
For 2010, Target is proud to be the first national sponsor of VolunteerMatch.org. Target uses VolunteerMatch to help team members connect with opportunities at more than 75,000 participating nonprofits. Dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer, the organization offers a variety of services to support a community of nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement. To find out more, visit www.volunteermatch.org.
National Conference on Volunteering and Service
Target is proud to support the Corporation for National and Community Service and Points of Light Institute’s National Conference on Volunteering and Service, the world’s largest gather of volunteer and service leaders.
Points of Light Institute/HandsOn Network
Target is proud to support Points of Light Institute and HandsOn Network’s 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. In addition, we partner with HandsOn Network’s 250-plus affiliates to encourage our team members and guests to volunteer in communities across the country. HandsOn Network believes change happens through people.