PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS
Working together gets more accomplished
Kohl's "Associates in Action volunteer program, Kohl’s Associates donate their personal time to make a difference in their local communities by volunteering with youth-serving, nonprofit organizations. With every qualifying event, volunteer efforts are rewarded with a $500 grant from Kohl’s to the benefitting organization. Since 2001, more than 1 million Kohl’s Associate volunteers have: participated in approximately 200,000 volunteer eventsearned nearly $100 million in grants given 3.2 million volunteer hours and counting"
Kohl's Associates constructed a community garden for the WCCC, donating their time and money to make the WCCC better!
REI "partnerships begin with our store teams, who may connect with nonprofits in several ways:Promoting or partnering for events and service projectsRaising visibility with REI customersOffering product donationsInviting and selecting the organization for an REI grant"
"Founded in 1959 in Grand Junction, Colorado, United Way of Mesa County (UWMC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that raises money from the community to fund programs that address community concerns. UWMC is one of more than 1,300 community-based United Way organizations. Each is independent, separately incorporated, and governed by local volunteers."
The GJ Lions do "the most good, for the most people, while having the most fun". The Lions have helped out the WCCC tremendously over the years. Notibly, the GJ Lions have stepped up with large donations to help the WCCC purchase vehicles to get crews to and from projects. Thanks!