Kohl’s Donates $150,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin
June 11 2019 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Funding to introduce new long-term hospitality
bag program, bring in a visiting artist, and continue family
programs
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced a donation of $150,000 to
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Eastern Wisconsin, Inc. (RMHC)
to further the organization’s mission of keeping families together
and promoting the health and well-being of children. The funding
will introduce a new hospitality basket program aimed at
alleviating financial burdens for families during extended stays,
expand the art engagement program and update House amenities, in
addition to continuing to support other RMHC programs and
services.
“Kohl's is proud to continue our partnership with Ronald
McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin,” said Jen Johnson,
Kohl’s senior vice president, corporate communications. “We are
inspired by the work Ronald McDonald House does each day to keep
families close and create a community of support for them when they
need it most.”
Kohl’s donation will introduce a Hospitality Basket Program to
gift full-size toiletries, slippers and other personal items to
families who anticipate longer-term stays at the House – helping to
ease the financial burden of staying away from home and to ensure
they are as comfortable as possible. Funds will also allow RMHC to
bring in a visiting artist, for two three-month terms, to work with
guests to build community art through the Arts@Large Program, as
well as replace the playhouse and gazebo in the on-site garden.
Kohl’s funding will continue to support the Hospitality Cart at
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, offering healthy snacks, toys and
books to families receiving treatment, as well as the sibling and
newborn care bag programs, providing activities for siblings of
sick children and necessities such as receiving blankets and other
toiletries to support parents of hospitalized newborns.
Additionally, Kohl’s will continue to support the House’s music and
art, music and dance therapies and garden educational and memorial
programs.
“We are grateful for Kohl’s continued generosity, which enables
us to better foster a supportive, loving environment to make a
family’s stay with us just a little easier,” said Ann Petrie,
Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin’s president and
CEO. “We strive to enhance the quality of life for the children and
families we serve by providing comprehensive programs and services
that support and strengthen them during their stay at the
House.”
Kohl's and Kohl's Cares© have given nearly $600,000 to Ronald
McDonald House Charities Eastern Wisconsin since 2014. Through the
Kohl’s Cares cause merchandise program, children’s books and plush
toys are sold throughout the year with 100 percent of the net
profit benefiting charitable initiatives nationwide.
For more information on Kohl’s commitment to family health and
wellness, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.
About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer with more
than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and
empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohl’s offers amazing
national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and an easy
shopping experience in our stores, online at Kohls.com and on
Kohl's mobile app. Since its founding, Kohl's has given more than
$700 million to support communities nationwide, with a focus on
family health and wellness. For a list of store locations or to
shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s
impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit
Corporate.Kohls.com or follow @KohlsNews on Twitter.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities Eastern
Wisconsin
Since opening in 1984 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern
Wisconsin, Inc. has been dedicated to keeping families together. We
have provided more than 40,000 family stays to families from
Wisconsin, all 50 states, and 37 foreign countries. The House is so
much more than a place to sleep; it is a community with comfortable
rooms and supportive programming, including art and music therapy,
dog therapy, a healthy meal program and garden education. The
Ronald McDonald House mission is supported by more than 550
volunteers. Visit our website for more information at
http://www.rmhc-easternwi.org/. Become a part of our virtual
community through Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/RMHCMilwaukee), Twitter
(https://twitter.com/RMHCMKE) or our blog "Love Notes"
(http://rmhc-easternwi.org/news/).
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ContactJulia Fennelly, julia.fennelly@kohls.com,
262.703.1710Ann Petrie, apetrie@rmhc-easternwi.org,
414.475.1073
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