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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation Announce $2 Million Towards Hurricane Matthew Relief and Recovery Efforts
Oct 13, 2016Donations and needed supplies to assist organizations leading the hurricane relief and includes $500,000 for recovery efforts in Haiti. BENTONVILLE, Ark., October 11, 2016 – Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have made a commitment ...
Tags: hurricane relief, Donations, needed supplies
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Idaho Foodbank receives $90,000 grant from Walmart Foundation
Oct 13, 2016Grant will support food bank’s school Backpack, School Pantry, Picnic in the Park and Cooking Matters programs BOISE, Idaho (Oct. 6, 2016) — This week, the Idaho Foodbank celebrated receiving a $90,000 grant from the Walmart ...
Tags: Grant, food bank, Walmart Foundation
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This Mall in Indiana is Helping Retail Workers Succeed
Oct 13, 2016No matter the job, real-world experience is the most valuable foundation for starting a career or advancing an existing one. Training is a close second. But sometimes it’s unclear how both of these can move you forward, especially ...
Tags: Southlake Mall, retail job seekers, classes
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Food for Thought: Focusing Minds by Fighting Hunger
Oct 13, 2016Across America, kids are settling back into school routines. They are making new friends, trying new activities, and taking on new subjects to learn. But there’s something else that happens this time of year: many children also ...
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Walmart Foundation Aims to Increase c in Growing Retail Industry Through an Investment That Strengthens Career Services Programs Nationwide
Sep 28, 2016BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 7, 2016 – As a next step in an effort to increase economic mobility of workers in retail and adjacent sectors in the U.S., the Walmart Foundation today announced 10 Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) across ...
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Walmart and The Walmart Foundation Announce Additional $1 Million Toward Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts
Sep 28, 2016BENTONVILLE, Ark., August 19, 2016 – Today, Walmart Foundation President Kathleen McLaughlin announced via Twitter that Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committing an additional $1 million to Team Rubicon, Convoy of Hope, ...
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11 National Hunger Relief Organizations Receive $33 Million in Grants to Help Fight Hunger and Provide Nutrition Education in Local Communities
Sep 28, 2016With the new school year officially underway, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are highlighting 11 grants awarded to national nonprofits over the past year to fund nutrition education and meal programs for youth and families. Totaling ...
Tags: Walmart Foundation, nutrition education and meal programs, grants
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Dr Pepper Snapple to Increase Beverage Container Recycling Rate in US by 2030
Feb 16, 2016Flavored beverages producer Dr Pepper Snapple (DPS) is joining the Closed Loop Fund to increase beverage container recycling rate in the US to 60% by 2030. The company is investing $5m in the social impact fund, which was set up in 2014 ...
Tags: Beverage Container, Recycling Rate
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SoftWear Automation Completes $3 Million Series a Round of Financing From CTW Partners
Dec 17, 2014SoftWear Automation, a developer of robotic sewing technologies for the apparel industry said it completed a $3 million Series A round of financing from CTW Venture Partners. Alongside, KP Reddy, partner at CTW Venture has also been ...
Tags: Sewing Technologies, Softwear Bags, Apparel
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Kathleen Mclaughlin Has Been Named President of The Walmart Foundation
Oct 8, 2013Walmart announced that Kathleen McLaughlin, 48, has been named president of the Walmart Foundation, effective October 15. In addition to leading corporate giving, she will have responsibility for the company’s global ...
Tags: Walmart, McLaughlin
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Walmart Announced Completion of Eight New Solar PV Arrays in Massachusetts
May 17, 2013Walmart announced the completion of eight new solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays in Massachusetts with an event at its Walpole store, demonstrating the store’s solar array for state and local officials, environmental leaders and other ...
Tags: Walmart, Solar Arrays, Apparel