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Wal-Mart’s and
SAM’S CLUBs’
philanthropic efforts
assist more than
100,000
organizations.
Charitable giving
The Salvation Army raised more than
$26 million through its red kettle
campaign at our stores and clubs.
Education
Wal-Mart is one of the largest cash
contributors to U.S. education through
local grant programs and scholarships,
including Teacher of the Year.
Child safety & missing children
Since 1996, our stores and clubs have
posted photos of missing children in
the lobbies of our facilities.
Disaster relief
When natural disasters strike, Wal-Mart
associates around the world respond with
funds, volunteers and needed goods.
Volunteerism
Wal-Mart associates are the lifeblood of
thousands of communities, volunteering
more than one million hours last year.
Military support
Our support of the military includes the
Sesame Workshop® program, Talk, Listen,
Connect, which helps children of active duty
personnel manage the stresses associated
with being apart from their parents.
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Environmental initiatives
Through Acres for AmericaSM, Wal-Mart
committed $35 million over 10 years to
conserve at least one acre of wildlife habitat
for every acre developed by Wal-Mart.
Community grants
Wal-Mart, Neighborhood Markets and
SAM’S CLUB help communities through
matching funds, grants and other funding
to local groups.