Kohl’s Department Stores Announces 2nd Annual Nationwide Volunteer Event, Will Give $2 Million to Local Nonprofits in Celebration of National Volunteer Week and Earth Day

Kohl’s Department Stores are sending tens of thousands of its associates to volunteer in communities nationwide during the company’s second annual Kohl’s National Go Green Event (NGG) in celebration of two April events – National Volunteer Week and Earth Day.

Through Kohl’s associate volunteer program, Associates in Action, Kohl’s volunteers will support youth-serving nonprofit organizations by participating in an environmentally-based activity, and Kohl’s will match those efforts with corporate grants.

Through this initiative, Kohl’s will donate $2 million in grants to nonprofits nationwide for the second year in a row.

“Showcasing Kohl’s ongoing commitment to environmental leadership and volunteerism, we are proud to once again announce that Kohl’s associates will be out in communities across the country to give back and go green,” said Julie Gardner, Kohl’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer, in a press release. “Last year’s inaugural Kohl’s National Go Green Event in honor of National Volunteer Week and Earth Day was extremely successful – resulting in thousands of volunteer hours and more than $2 million in grants for local organizations.

"This April, we are excited to again make a meaningful difference for kids, further environmental progress and have a powerful financial impact on local organizations.”

The Kohl’s Associates in Action volunteer program is part of Kohl’s overall philanthropic platform, Kohl’s Cares, which is committed to supporting children’s health and education initiatives nationwide. Since 2000, Kohl’s has raised more than $180 million through its Kohl's Cares program.