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Grants Kohl’s overall diversity and inclusion strategy
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced today that it is strengthening its commitment to the Milwaukee network with a $1 million donation to five nonprofits serving diverse communities. As a component of Kohl’s commitment to creating an environment in which everyone feels a sense of justice, where diversity is valued in all grades and where inclusion is evident in our business, the company has created a new diversity and inclusion (DI) framework focused on 3 pillars: People, Trade and Community. This new donation is an action the company is taking to help the network’s efforts.
The five nonprofit beneficiaries come with 3 new hometown spouses: the Milwaukee Urban League, Employ Milwaukee (EMI) and Acts Housing, and a renewed commitment to two of Kohl’s existing hometown spouses: Safe and Sound and Boys – Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. . Marriages reflect a shared commitment between Kohl’s and nonprofits in the region for the equity and economic empowerment of black and Hispanic citizens in undernlying communities in the Milwaukee area. In addition to monetary contributions, Kohl’s will help nonprofits through spouse volunteering, executive engagement, and the creation of opportunities for a skill line at Kohl’s.
“Kohl’s has a long history of helping families in the Milwaukee network through our strong partnerships with the hometown, and we are excited to create the Milwaukee Urban League, employ Milwaukee and Housing Acts and strengthen our commitment to Safe and Boys and Girls Clubs in Greater Milwaukee,” said Michelle Gass, Kohl’s executive director. “At a time when there is a transparent call to do more to address the inequalities of other people of color, Kohl’s is committed to taking steps that contribute to long-term sustainable progress to help these organizations. We look forward to sharing more of our long-term plans and movements toward diversity and inclusion in our workplace, in our business, and in the communities we serve.”
Nonprofit partnerships for Kohl’s new hometown
The Milwaukee Urban League: With its $150,000 monetary commitment, Kohl’s will lead the Milwaukee Urban League project through education, employment and advocacy to achieve economic dynamism and equivalent access to all industries and disciplines that enable African-Americans to create wealth and live a better life. quality of life. The vision of the Milwaukee Urban League is to make Wisconsin one of the 10 most sensible places where African Americans can live and thrive and where Milwaukee’s dominance becomes a leader in college and socioeconomic inclusion.
Milwaukee Employer (EMI): Kohl’s $250,000 donation to employer Milwaukee will contribute to workforce progress and help the region build a diverse and professional workforce while offering others underrepresented with quality jobs, a family circle, and career advancement.
Acts Housing: With a commitment of more than $250,000, Kohl’s will provide low-income families with homeowners opportunities, which in turn will help reshape their blocks, neighborhoods and even the city. Acts Housing believes that a solid home is the basis of a circle of family members and can serve as a catalyst for success. By helping all families who are willing to paint to become homeowners, they offer a way out of the housing crisis and help build more powerful communities.
Safe-Sound: Kohl’s over $175,000 will enable Safe And Sound to continue to deliver its unique style of engagement and networking that brings together residents, youth and public protection resources in combination. This will also help lay the groundwork for the organization’s Collective Impact movement, which will bring together grassroots network organizations, resident leaders, youth, public protection agencies, local businesses, and other network stakeholders to quantify neighborhood desires and achieve measurable progress and change. Communities.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee: With a monetary commitment of $150,000, Kohl’s will maintain its existing relationships with Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, supporting the organization in its efforts to address the demanding coVID-19 situations.
Kohl’s for the Milwaukee community
In 2019, Kohl’s donated more than $2.5 million and recorded more than 2,500 volunteer hours to nonprofits in the Milwaukee domain that focus on diverse communities, adding the Hunger Force Task, COA Youth and Family Centers and Penfield Children’s Center. The budget of a variety of systems and projects that enrich the fitness and well-being of the network, arts and culture, conservation, schooling and social services.
Kohl’s for Milwaukee’s business community
In addition to its philanthropic commitments, Kohl’s contributes to the Milwaukee network through advertising and advertising partnerships. Kohl’s continues its commitment to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Trade Association (MMAC) in helping the organization’s project for the Milwaukee Metro as a position of investment, commercial expansion and task creation. Earlier this year, Kohl’s signed the MMAC Region of Choice Pledge to increase the number of African American and Hispanic/Latino workers from Metro Milwaukee through 15% and African American and Hispanic/Latino managers in the Milwaukee metropolitan area through 25% through 2025. The company is also a permanent member of the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC) in support of its project to ensure that Milwaukee is the most productive position to live, learn, work, play and stay, and was one of the first signatories to GMC’s 2020 Declaration on Racism and Systemic Inequality.
To learn more about Kohl’s commitment to diversity and inclusion or kohl’s 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is one of the leading omnichannel stores with more than 1,100 retail outlets in 49 states. Committed to inspiring and empowering families, Kohl’s offers incredible national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and a simple grocery shopping that delights in our outlets, online at Kohls.com and on Kohl’s cellular app. Since its inception, Kohl’s has donated more than $750 million to help communities across the country, focusing on the physical shape and well-being of the family. For a list of places to buy or to buy online, visit Kohls.com. To learn more about Kohl’s online or to enroll in our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com or visit @KohlsNews on Twitter.
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Contacts
Julia Fennelly, [email protected], 262.703.1710