Take Charge of Education Payout Provides 'Extra Credit' Funds for New School Year MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 9
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Target announced today that
its Take Charge of Education(R) school fundraising initiative has provided
$14.9 million in funding to schools nationwide. Donated to schools twice a
year, the undesignated funds can be used for whatever schools need most, from
books and school supplies to classroom technology, artist-in-residence
programs and extracurricular activities. As the program continues its 11th
year, Take Charge of Education has donated more than $246 million to more than
100,000 schools nationwide - 75 percent of the nation's K-12 schools.
"Take Charge of Education allows Target to continue its commitment to
furthering educational opportunities and impacting the learning experiences of
students across the country," said Laysha Ward, president, community
relations, Target. "Giving back to communities is important to Target and
this program allows our team members to create meaningful relationships with
their local schools, while also inviting guests to help us make a real
difference every day."
Take Charge of Education allows Target guests to easily designate an
eligible K-12 school of their choice and have Target donate an amount equal to
one percent of their REDcard(SM) (Target(R) Visa(R) Credit Card, Target Credit
Card(SM) and Target Check Card(SM)) purchases made at Target and Target.com*.
In addition, Target also donates 0.5 percent of Target Visa Credit Card
purchases made everywhere else Visa credit cards are accepted.
"Children learn in a lot of different ways. Some prefer reading from
books, while others need hands-on instruction to help things take shape in
their minds. But coming up with lessons that offer something for everyone
takes time, that's why our school uses Take Charge of Education funds to hire
substitutes so we teachers can have planning days," said Ms. Ramsey, teacher
at Canyon Creek Elementary in Richardson, Texas. "We like to work together on
lesson plans. We bounce ideas off each other and come up with some really
great things."
Cardholders and school representatives can visit Target.com/tcoe or call
1-800-316-6142 to enroll, select a school or check the status of payouts.
Members of the media may contact Lindsey Winkler at (201) 964-2374 to learn
more about the program and inquire about participating local area schools.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,684 stores in 48 states
nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices.
Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative
products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a
Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and
convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly
differentiated items. Since 1946, the corporation has invested five percent
of its income in the communities it serves. Target (NYSE: TGT) gives more
than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special
programs. Target partners with nonprofit organizations, guests and team
members to help meet community needs.
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*Subject to Take Charge of Education program rules. See Target.com/tcoe or
call 1-800-316-6142 for details.
REDcard(SM): Target(R) Visa(R) Credit Card, Target Credit Card(SM) and
Target Check Card(SM). Subject to application approval.
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