Niskayuna Ground Breaking
On April 22, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., a ceremonial groundbreaking was held for Walmart’s new Neighborhood Market in Niskayuna, New York. The ceremony consisted of Walmart senior executives and local officials. The new Neighborhood Market will be the first in upstate New York and will be around 40,000 square feet, one-quarter of the Walmart Supercenter size. The store will consist of a grocery area, pharmacy, general merchandise, and beauty and health items. The store is expected to open in October and will have 90 full and part-time positions available to the community. The new Neighborhood Market is located at 3241 State, St, Niskayuna.
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Y Program Receives $20,000 From Walmart
Remarks by Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke Introducing First Lady Michelle Obama at the Business Roundtable
Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke will introduce First Lady Michelle Obama at the Business Roundtable and deliver the following remarks, as prepared for delivery, today, March 13th at approximately 11:40 am EDT:
“We are pleased to be joined by our guest today, First Lady Michelle Obama. Mrs. Obama speaks movingly about the service, strength, and sacrifice of our current generation of troops, veterans, and military families. It is a personal privilege to share some of her work and to start our discussion around creating opportunity for this new group of heroes.
Walmart Plans to Hire 100,000 Veterans Over Five Years
Walmart Stores Inc (WMT.N), the world’s largest retailer, said it plans to hire more than 100,000 veterans in the United States over the next five years, a move supported by First Lady Michelle Obama.
Most of the veterans will be placed in the company’s stores and clubs, and some will be employed in distribution centers, Walmart U.S. Chief Executive Bill Simon said in a speech to be to delivered on Tuesday at the National Retail Federation conference.
Walmart Gives $70,000 to 14 Nonprofits Providing Warm Clothing on the 12th Day of “12 Days of Giving” Holiday Campaign
Walmart awards grants to organizations from Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Washington
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 21, 2012 – On the 12th day of its “12 Days of Giving” holiday campaign, Walmart is awarding $70,000 to 14 nonprofits that provide warm clothing to those in need in their local communities. One of the winning organizations, Assistance League of Yuma, serves its community by using proceeds from their thrift store to provide clothing, shoes, hats and more to children in need. Operation School Bell allows the organization to bring groups of students from rural schools twice a year to get clothing.
Over twelve consecutive days, Walmart has awarded a total of $1.5 million to 140 organizations across the country that are providing basic needs and services such as food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Organizations receiving grants today are featured on Walmart’s Live Better tab on Facebook. The organizations serve communities in: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
“As temperatures drop, many people lack the resources to buy clothes to keep themselves and their families warm throughout the winter,” said Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation. “The local organizations selected today are meeting this need in their communities with donations of cold-weather essentials such as socks, coats and gloves.”
Walmart’s November call for submissions resulted in more than 21,677 nominations from Facebook users who submitted descriptions of each nonprofit’s impact in its local community. Submissions were initially reviewed by Walmart associates from across the company and then a panel from the Walmart Foundation selected the winning organizations.
The organizations being spotlighted today for “Providing Warmth to Our Neighbors” include:
Assistance League of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM $5,000
Big House Foundation
Opelika, AL $5,000
Carrie’s Kids
Bismarck, ND $5,000
Clothes for Kids
Lynnwood, WA $5,000
Dream Center Peoria
Peoria, IL $5,000
Erie Uplink
Erie, CO $5,000
Fair Haven Concerned
Fair Haven, VT $5,000
Goodie Two Shoes Foundation
Las Vegas, NV $5,000
Mohawk Valley School District 17 (The Assistance League of Yuma)
Roll, AZ $5,000
100 Good Women
Lawrence, KS $5,000
Operation Coal Christmas
Pound, VA $5,000
The Salvation Army of East Chicago
East Chicago, IN $5,000
Shoes That Fit
Claremont, CA $5,000
Southwestern Clothes Closet
Hanover, IN $5,000
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief and Nutrition, Sustainability, Workforce Opportunity and Women’s Economic Empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. To date, Walmart has donated more than 1 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
Walmart Gives $150,000 to 15 Nonprofits Supporting Health on the 11th Day of “12 Days of Giving” Holiday Campaign
Walmart awards grants to organizations from Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 20, 2012 – On the 11th day of its “12 Days of Giving” holiday campaign, Walmart is awarding $150,000 to 15 nonprofits that are providing medical and emotional support to people in need in their local communities. One of the winning organizations, The Learning Center for Families, provides family support services to vulnerable pregnant women, infants and toddlers. The organization helps children with developmental delays and teaches low income families better parenting skills.
Over twelve consecutive days, Walmart will award a total of $1.5 million to 140 organizations across the country that are providing basic needs and services such as food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Organizations receiving grants today are featured on Walmart’s Live Better tab on Facebook. The organizations serve communities in: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah and Virginia.
“Medical attention and emotional support can be difficult to obtain for those in need, yet both are essential to nurturing healthy futures year round and especially during the holiday season,” said Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation. “Today, we’re honored to support nonprofit organizations that are providing these basic services to people in their local communities.”
Walmart’s November call for submissions resulted in more than 21,677 nominations from Facebook users who submitted descriptions of each nonprofit’s impact in its local community. Submissions were initially reviewed by Walmart associates from across the company and then a panel from the Walmart Foundation selected the winning organizations.
The organizations being spotlighted today for “Shaping Healthier Futures” include:
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Wynnewood, PA $10,000
Bethel Free Health Clinic
Biloxi, MS $10,000
Brent’s Place
Aurora, CO $10,000
Clinica Luz Del Mundo
Oakland Park, FL $10,000
Community Dental Care of Claremont
Claremont, NH $10,000
Fairy Godmother Project
Fredericksburg, VA $10,000
Health Ministry of the Southern Tier
Corning, NY $10,000
Good Shepherd Free Health Clinic of Muskogee
Muskogee, OK $10,000
McCreary Christian Center
Whitley City, KY $10,000
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, FL $10,000
Special Kids
Murfreesboro, TN $10,000
The Free Clinic of Rome
Rome, GA $10,000
The Learning Center for Families
Saint George, UT $10,000
Toledo/Lucas County CareNet
Toledo, OH $10,000
Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center
Chattanooga, TN $10,000
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief and Nutrition, Sustainability, Workforce Opportunity and Women’s Economic Empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. To date, Walmart has donated more than 1 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
Walmart Gives $100,000 to 10 Nonprofits Fighting Hunger on the 10th Day of “12 Days of Giving” Holiday Campaign
Walmart awards grants to organizations from Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 19, 2012 – On the 10th day of its “12 Days of Giving” holiday campaign, Walmart is awarding $100,000 to 10 nonprofits who are feeding the hungry by cooking, growing, distributing, transporting, providing and serving food in their local communities. One of the winning organizations, Community Harvest Project, serves its community by bringing volunteers together to grow fresh fruits and vegetables for hunger relief.
Over twelve consecutive days, Walmart will award a total of $1.5 million to 140 organizations across the country that are providing basic needs and services such as food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Organizations receiving grants today are featured on Walmart’s Live Better tab on Facebook. The organizations serve communities in: Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas.
“One in six people in the U.S. at some point each year don’t know where their next meal will come from,” said Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation. “Fighting hunger is an issue that Walmart is committed to each day, but we know it takes a special significance during the holidays, and we’re happy to support these local organizations’ efforts to ensure people in their communities have proper food and nourishment.”
Walmart’s November call for submissions resulted in more than 21,677 nominations from Facebook users who submitted descriptions of each nonprofit’s impact in its local community. Submissions were initially reviewed by Walmart associates from across the company and then a panel from the Walmart Foundation selected the winning organizations.
The organizations being spotlighted today for “Fighting Hunger” include:
“Bread for the Journey” Food Pantry
Warren, ME $10,000
Community Harvest Project
North Grafton, MA $10,000
Gleaner’s Community Kitchen
Canandaigua, NY $10,000
Hays County Food Bank
San Marcos, TX $10,000
Jewish Relief Agency
Bala Cynwyd, PA $10,000
Katy Christian Ministries
Katy,TX $10,000
Life Line Food Bank
Orofino, ID $10,000
Lighthouse Community Food Pantry
Cumberland, RI $10,000
Loaves and Fishes
Enid, OK $10,000
Smith Chapel Food Pantry
Logan, OH $10,000
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief and Nutrition, Sustainability, Workforce Opportunity and Women’s Economic Empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. To date, Walmart has donated more than 1 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
Walmart Gives $187,500 to 15 Nonprofits Providing Shelter on the Ninth Day of “12 Days of Giving” Holiday Campaign
Walmart awards grants to organizations from Alaska, California, Delaware, Indiana, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and West Virginia
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 18, 2012 – On the ninth day of its “12 Days of Giving” holiday campaign, Walmart is awarding $187,500 to 15 nonprofits that provide shelter and support to men, women and children in need. One of the winning organizations, Families by Choice, serves its community with transitional shelters and a new program that provides lifetime living for mentally handicapped adults who have been abused or abandoned by their family and are not eligible for state programs.
Over twelve consecutive days, Walmart will award a total of $1.5 million to 140 organizations across the country that are providing basic needs and services such as food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Organizations receiving grants today are featured on Walmart’s Live Better tab on Facebook. The organizations serve communities in: Alaska, California, Delaware, Indiana, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and West Virginia.
“For some, ‘home for holidays’ just isn’t possible. In fact, more than 600,000 people across the U.S. are currently homeless,” said Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation. “Walmart supports the essential work of local nonprofit organizations that provide shelter to men, women and children in need. We hope these grants will help give more people a safe, warm place to rest.”
Walmart’s November call for submissions resulted in more than 21,677 nominations from Facebook users who submitted descriptions of each nonprofit’s impact in its local community. Submissions were initially reviewed by Walmart associates from across the company and then a panel from the Walmart Foundation selected the winning organizations.
The organizations being spotlighted today for “Providing Shelter” include:
Children’s Inn
Sioux Falls, SD $12,500
Eli Home
Anaheim, CA $12,500
Eugene Mission
Eugene, OR $12,500
Families by Choice
Terre Haute, IN $12,500
Fentress County Children’s Center
Jamestown, TN $12,500
Hearts of the Sacred Spirit
Newark, DE $12,500
Oroville Rescue Mission
Oroville, CA $12,500
Portland Rescue Mission
Portland, OR $12,500
Pressley Ridge Grant Gardens
Ona, WV $12,500
Rhode Island Family Shelter
Warwick, RI $12,500
Rod’s House
Yakima, WA $12,500
San Antonio Children’s Shelter
San Antonio, TX $12,500
Tabitha Ministries
Summerfield, NC $12,500
Watson Children’s Shelter
Missoula, MT $12,500
Wellspring Revival Ministries
Fairbanks, AK $12,500
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief and Nutrition, Sustainability, Workforce Opportunity and Women’s Economic Empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. To date, Walmart has donated more than 1 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
Walmart Gives $150,000 to 10 Nonprofits Helping Communities Recover from Disaster on the Eighth Day of “12 Days of Giving” Holiday Campaign
Walmart awards grants to organizations from Arkansas, California, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota and Virginia
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 17, 2012 – On the eighth day of its “12 Days of Giving” holiday campaign, Walmart is awarding $150,000 to 10 nonprofits that are helping individuals and families get back on their feet after natural disasters. One of the winning organizations, Island Harvest, is a food bank serving Long Island, one of the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Following the storm, the organization immediately came to the rescue by visiting hard hit neighborhoods and delivering food and supplies.
Over twelve consecutive days, Walmart will award a total of $1.5 million to 140 organizations across the country that are providing basic needs and services such as food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Organizations receiving grants today are featured on Walmart’s Live Better tab on Facebook. The organizations serve communities in: Arkansas, California, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota and Virginia.
“While natural disasters capture headlines and national attention short-term, the work of recovery and rebuilding is long-term,” said Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation. “With these grants, we want to help brighten the holidays for those communities who are still working to rebuild.”
Walmart’s November call for submissions resulted in more than 21,677 nominations from Facebook users who submitted descriptions of each nonprofit’s impact in its local community. Submissions were initially reviewed by Walmart associates from across the company and then a panel from the Walmart Foundation selected the winning organizations.
The organizations being spotlighted today for “Helping Communities Rebuild” include:
Center for Food Action
Mahwah, NJ $15,000
Craftsmen for Christ
Yuba City, CA $15,000
Food Bank for New York City
New York, NY $15,000
Island Harvest
Mineola, NY $15,000
Mercy Chefs
Portsmouth, VA $15,000
NJ Salvation Army
Union, NJ $15,000
Operation BBQ Relief
Pleasant Hill, MO, $15,000
Ottawa County Red Cross
Holland, MI $15,000
Recovery Warehouse
Minot, ND $15,000
The Cobblestone Project Farm
Bentonville, AR $15,000
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief and Nutrition, Sustainability, Workforce Opportunity and Women’s Economic Empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. To date, Walmart has donated more than 1 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
Walmart Gives $165,000 to 11 Nonprofits Providing Job Training and Support on the Seventh Day of “12 Days of Giving” Holiday Campaign
Walmart awards grants to organizations from California, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 16, 2012 – On the seventh day of its “12 Days of Giving” holiday campaign, Walmart is awarding $165,000 to 11 nonprofits that are helping individuals gain the education, training and resources they need to build and maintain careers. One of the winning organizations, Dress for Success Des Moines, serves its community by providing disadvantaged women with professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. Since its opening in July 2011, the organization has provided suits for more than 200 women.
Over twelve consecutive days, Walmart will award a total of $1.5 million to 140 organizations across the country that are providing basic needs and services such as food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Organizations receiving grants today are featured on Walmart’s Live Better tab on Facebook. The organizations serve communities in: California, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Washington.
“Job training empowers people to realize their dreams and improve their lives,” said Sylvia Mathews Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation. “By helping people develop practical skills for success, today’s organizations are having a lasting impact on individuals, families and communities.”
Walmart’s November call for submissions resulted in more than 21,677 nominations from Facebook users who submitted descriptions of each nonprofit’s impact in its local community. Submissions were initially reviewed by Walmart associates from across the company and then a panel from the Walmart Foundation selected the winning organizations.
The organizations being spotlighted today for “Fueling Lifelong Careers” include:
Boise Rescue Mission
Boise, ID $15,000
Community Action Agency of Siouxland
Sioux City, IA $15,000
Damascus Road Residential Center
Memphis, TN $15,000
Dress for Success Des Moines
Des Moines, IA $15,000
Heartland Workforce Solutions HWS
Omaha, NE $15,000
Jeremiah Program – Fargo/Moorhead
Fargo, ND $15,000
LIFT
Somerville, MA $15,000
Milagro House
Lancaster, PA $15,000
New Opportunity School for Women
Berea, KY $15,000
Transitions
Spokane, WA $15,000
Up & At It!
Sacramento, CA $15,000
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief and Nutrition, Sustainability, Workforce Opportunity and Women’s Economic Empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger in the United States with a $2 billion commitment through 2015. To date, Walmart has donated more than 1 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart’s giving, visit foundation.walmart.com.
