Kohl’s
Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) today announced the third year of the
Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program, giving more than $1 million in
funding to schools throughout the metro-Milwaukee area.
“The Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program is providing access to some
of Milwaukee’s best-in-class educational destinations by offering field
trips to metro-Milwaukee schools without the added cost,” said Bevin
Bailis, Kohl’s senior vice president, communications and public
relations. “We have long been committed to children’s education
initiatives, and we are proud to help children learn and grow through
valuable, experiential learning opportunities here in our hometown.”
The program allows school groups to visit Kohl’s partner organizations
including, Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Discovery World, Junior
Achievement of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Art Museum, and the Milwaukee County
Zoo. Grants valued up to $1,000 each will be provided to eligible
schools on a first-come, first-serve basis February 27 through March 27,
2015 or until the funds have been fully depleted. The Kohl’s grants
cover field trip expenses such as admission fees, transportation,
substitute teacher fees and materials required for the experience.
The Program is open only to accredited Kindergarten (5K) - 12th
grade public schools or non-profit private schools with either an NCES
ID Number or with Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) status, in the
following counties in Wisconsin: Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee,
Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha. For more
information on the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program, to apply for a
grant or to view Official Rules, visit www.Kohls.com/fieldtrip.
Since the Kohl’s Cares Field Trip Grant Program started in 2013, Kohl’s
has granted more $2 million in field trips to more than 1,400 schools
throughout the Milwaukee area. For more information on Kohl’s
philanthropic efforts, visit www.kohlscorporation.com.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading specialty department store with 1,162
stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering
families to lead fulfilled lives, the company offers amazing national
and exclusive brands, incredible savings and inspiring shopping
experiences in-store, online at Kohls.com and
via mobile devices. Committed to its communities, Kohl’s has raised more
than $274 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its
Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's
Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores,
Inc. For additional information about Kohl’s philanthropic and
environmental initiatives, visit www.Kohls.com/Cares. For
a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience
of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.
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