Walmart's "12 Days of Giving" Facebook Campaign Sparks Holiday
Spirit Across the U.S. through $1.5 Million in Grants to 140
Nonprofits
BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays
just got a little brighter for nonprofits around the country as
Walmart begins announcing the winners of its second annual "12 Days
of Giving" campaign. Today, on its first day of giving, Walmart
awards $100,000 to 10 nonprofits for
their important work to feed hungry children in local communities.
This special holiday gift is part of the more than $1.5 million that Walmart will give away to 140
grant recipients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. over the next 12 days. The
winning nonprofits were selected from more than 21,677 nominations
submitted in November by Facebook users who felt compelled to enter
and describe the community impact made by their favorite
nonprofit.
"The number of nominations from around the country this year was
truly extraordinary—nearly four times as many nominations as last
year's campaign," said Sylvia Mathews
Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation. "We were
inspired by the support from thousands of people around the country
who took the time to nominate organizations they felt needed
assistance this holiday season. By helping us to identify those
organizations doing great work, we will be able to make an impact
in the local communities that need it most."
Submissions were initially reviewed by Walmart associates from
across the company and then a panel from the Walmart Foundation
selected the winning organizations that focus on providing basic
needs such as food, shelter, clothing as well as services such as
medical care and job training. The winners have been organized into
categories to be announced on each of the "12 Days" and will be
spotlighted on the Live Better tab on Walmart's Facebook page daily
through Dec. 21:
- Day 1: Feeding Our Children
- Day 2: Supporting Our Seniors
- Day 3: Honoring Those Who Give (Volunteers)
- Day 4: Recognizing the Face of Hunger
- Day 5: Building a Brighter Future (Children)
- Day 6: Supporting our Military and Veterans
- Day 7: Fueling Lifelong Careers (Job Training)
- Day 8: Helping Communities Rebuild (Disaster Relief)
- Day 9: Providing Shelter
- Day 10: Fighting Hunger
- Day 11: Shaping Healthier Futures (Medical & Emotional
Support)
- Day 12: Providing Warmth to Our Neighbors (Clothing
Donations)
The organizations being honored today include:
|
Nonprofit Name
|
City
|
State
|
Grant
Amount
|
|
Angels of
Action
|
Big
Rapids
|
Mich.
|
$10,000.00
|
|
Bags of
Hope Central Florida
|
Longwood
|
Fla.
|
$10,000.00
|
|
Blessings
in a Backpack – Blackshear Elementary
|
Houston
|
Texas
|
$10,000.00
|
|
Community
Services Clearinghouse Inc.
|
Fort
Smith
|
Ark.
|
$10,000.00
|
|
Community's Child
|
Lomita
|
Calif.
|
$10,000.00
|
|
Feed Lucas
County Children
|
Toledo
|
Ohio
|
$10,000.00
|
|
Help 4
Kids
|
Murrells
Inlet
|
S.C.
|
$10,000.00
|
|
Kids Food
Basket
|
Grand
Rapids
|
Mich.
|
$10,000.00
|
|
Three
Square Food Bank
|
Las
Vegas
|
Nev.
|
$10,000.00
|
|
Westmoreland Community Action
|
Greensburg
|
Pa.
|
$10,000.00
|
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.
SOURCE Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.