Kohl’s Donates $800,000 to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to Support New Mission: Healthy Kids Program
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced its continued partnership with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin with a donation of $800,000 over the next two years to fund a new program, Mission: Healthy Kids, that raises awareness statewide about the importance of healthy eating and active living in children’s physical development, ability to learn and emotional well-being.
“Kohl’s shares Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin’s commitment to children’s health,” said Jen Johnson, Kohl’s vice president, corporate communications. “We are proud to partner with Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to encourage children and families across the state to make active and healthy choices in support of a healthy lifestyle.”
The Mission: Healthy Kids program will help Wisconsin kids and families learn how to eat right, stay fit and feel good about their bodies. In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin School Health Wellness Awards, Mission: Healthy Kids will promote policy, systems, and environmental changes in schools, connect families to Children’s E-learning health education programming, and provide free resources on nutrition and physical health.
“With Kohl’s generous donation, we are eager to launch new prevention efforts that align with our joint commitment to keeping our community safe and healthy, and to build upon established community partnerships and our demonstrated commitment to school health,” said Bridget Clementi, vice president of Community Services, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. “Mission: Healthy Kids offers us the opportunity to directly connect with school communities throughout Wisconsin to provide tools and resources that contribute to improving the health and well-being of kids and families.”
Kohl’s commitment to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin is made possible through the Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program. Through this initiative, Kohl’s sells $5 books and soft toys, where 100 percent of net profit benefits children’s health initiatives nationwide, including hospital partnerships like this one. To date, Kohl’s has raised more than $317 million through this merchandise program.
Since 2000, Kohl’s and Kohl’s Cares have donated more than $90 million through to support charitable initiatives in the metro-Milwaukee area, including more than $15 million to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to help improve the health and safety of local children.
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