How does Wal-Mart support local community programs?
Local Wal-Mart associates and SAMS CLUB partners helped raise and contribute $170 million to local charitable organizations in 2004. They accomplished this by organizing fundraisers and making grants to organizations that are making a difference in their communities. Some of our giving achievements for last year include: – More than $61 million in community grants. – More than $300 million in 18 years for Childrens Miracle Network. – More than $170 million in 18 years to United Way chapters. – $91 million in scholarships since 1979. – $5 million in Volunteerism Always Pays grants. – $20 million raised and contributed during the 2001 holidays. – Nearly $16 million given in response to the events of September 11. Wal-Mart contributed $2.2 million directly to Oregon community programs last year, and paid over $8 million in taxes.
