2010 JAN 30 - (VerticalNews.com) -- Today Kohl's Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) announced a $250,000 cash donation toward earthquake relief efforts in Haiti. Kohl's is providing this donation to the American Red Cross, which is delivering much-needed emergency supplies and services in the earthquake-impacted areas through its Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
"As a family-focused department store, our hearts go out to the tens of thousands of families impacted by the catastrophic damage caused by this week's earthquake," said Julie Gardner, Kohl's executive vice president and chief marketing officer. "The loss is great, the need is immense, and Kohl's is proud to be in a position to help during this tragedy."
Should associates and customers choose to support the relief efforts, an unrestricted donation can be made to the International Response fund at www.redcross.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767). About Kohl's Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused, value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced, exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and home products in an exciting shopping environment. Kohl's operates 1,059 stores in 49 states. A company committed to the communities it serves, Kohl's has raised more than $126 million for children's initiatives nationwide through its Kohl's Cares for Kids(R) philanthropic program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.kohls.com.
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