Target Corp: Community Giving

Early Childhood Reading: Local Eugene Student Named National Winner of Letters About Literature Contest Sponsored by Target and the Library of Congress

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:52:10 GMT

Hunter Hastings’ Letter is One of Six Selected Nationwide to Receive a $10,000 Library Reading Grant Minneapolis (June 5, 2008) – Reading can enrich a child’s life by freeing the imagination, sparking creativity and developing intellectual curiosity....

Early Childhood Reading: Local Puyallup Student Named National Winner of Letters About Literature Contest Sponsored by Target and the Library of Congress

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:44:15 GMT

McKenzie Dent’s Letter is One of Six Selected Nationwide to Receive a $10,000 Library Reading Grant Minneapolis (June 4, 2008) – Reading can enrich a child’s life by freeing the imagination, sparking creativity and developing intellectual curiosity....

Early Childhood Reading: Local Frederick Student Named National Winner of Letters About Literature Contest Sponsored by Target and the Library of Congress

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:35:44 GMT

Maggie Tighe’s Letter is One of Six Selected Nationwide to Receive a $10,000 Library Reading Grant Minneapolis (June 3, 2008) – Reading can enrich a life by freeing the imagination, sparking creativity and developing intellectual curiosity. Through...

Early Childhood Reading: Local Farmington Student Named National Winner of Letters About Literature Contest Sponsored by Target and the Library of Congress

Thu, 29 May 2008 13:24:25 GMT

Anna Rodis’ Letter is One of Six Selected Nationwide to Receive a $10,000 Library Reading Grant Minneapolis (May 29, 2008) – Reading can enrich a child’s life by freeing the imagination, sparking creativity and developing intellectual curiosity....

Early Childhood Reading: Local Memphis Student Named National Winner of Letters About Literature Contest Sponsored by Target and the Library of Congress

Wed, 21 May 2008 13:08:43 GMT

Ayesha Usmani’s Letter Is One of Six Selected Nationwide to Receive a $10,000 Library Reading Grant Minneapolis (May 21, 2008) – Reading can enrich a child’s life by freeing the imagination, sparking creativity and developing intellectual curiosity....

Early Childhood Reading: Celebrity Appearances on Target's Children Stage Encourage Love of Reading from an Early Age

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:05:28 GMT

Children of all ages and their families will gather at Target's Children Stage on the campus of UCLA for the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books...

Teachers and Classrooms: Target Provides $16.8 Million of "Extra Credit" Funds to Schools Nationwide

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:49:46 GMT

Target announced today that its Take Charge of Education® school fundraising initiative has provided $16.8 million in funding to schools nationwide in its largest payout since the program’s inception...

Teachers and Classrooms: Tips For Family Field Trips

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:22:55 GMT

Parents have a new role to explore - field trip leader! A new survey of more than 300 teachers conducted by Target* reveals a number of teacher-approved "family" field trips parents can take with their children to reinforce classroom learning....

Teachers and Classrooms: Grant Applications Now Online for Teachers: $1.6 Million in Field Trip Funding Available

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:50:05 GMT

With our nation's schools facing increasing budget shortages each year, field trips are often one of the first things eliminated from the curriculum, meaning students and teachers alike are missing out on the experiential learning and memorable experiences...

Target House: Target-Sponsored Race Car Drivers Deliver Holiday Gifts to St. Jude Patients on December 12

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:13:23 GMT

Scott Dixon, Dan Wheldon and Reed Sorenson to Make Special Appearance and Deliver Wish List Gifts for St. Jude Patients WHAT: To help brighten the holiday season for kids receiving life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®,...

Safe Families & Communities: Target-Sponsored Race Car Drivers Deliver Holiday Gifts to St. Jude Patients on December 12

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:13:23 GMT

Early Childhood Reading: Books Come to Life at The New York Times Great Children's Read

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:19:36 GMT

Target Stage Features Julie Andrews Edwards and They Might Be Giants What: Thousands of children and their families will gather at Columbia University for The New York Times Great Children’s Read presented by Target. The book festival, a free event...

Early Childhood Reading: The Magic of Books Celebrated at the Target Children’s Book Festival

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 15:13:16 GMT

Families Share Joy of Reading at Festival on Saturday, September 22 What: Thousands of children and their families will gather at the Grant Park North Rose Garden for the Target Children’s Book Festival presented by the Chicago Tribune. The free book...

Early Childhood Reading: Books Come to Life at Children’s Book Festival

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:00:51 GMT

Books Come to Life at Children’s Book Festival Families Celebrate Joy of Reading at Festival on Saturday, September 15 What: Children and families will gather at Copley Square Park in Boston for The Boston Globe Children’s Book Festival presented by...

Early Childhood Reading: Families Celebrate Books and Reading at Target Children's Book Festival

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:55:51 GMT

Festival Brings Free, Family-focused Entertainment to Chicago, Including Book Readings, Appearances by Costumed Characters and Musical Performances Chicago, (September 13, 2007) – On Saturday, September 22, children and their families will gather at...

Teachers and Classrooms: Target Awards $13.7 Million to Schools Nationwide

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:38:59 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (September 10, 2007) - In its second donation of 2007, the Target Take Charge of Education® school fundraising program awarded more than $13.7 million to schools nationwide. Take Charge of Education dollars are donated to schools twice each...

Early Childhood Reading: Books Come to Life at the Target Children's Book Festival

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:50:24 GMT

Families Celebrate Joy of Reading at Festival on Saturday, September 8 What: Thousands of children and their families will gather at Three Rivers Park District’s Hyland Lake Park Reserve for the Target Children’s Book Festival presented...

Early Childhood Reading: Families Celebrate Joy of Reading at Target Children’s Book Festival

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:45:23 GMT

Festival Brings Free, Family-focused Entertainment to the Twin Cities, Including Book Readings, Appearances by Costumed Characters and Musical Performances Minneapolis (August 20, 2007) – On Saturday, September 8th, thousands of children and...

Early Childhood Reading: Families Celebrate Joy of Reading at Target Children’s Book Festival

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:18:44 GMT

Festival Brings Free, Family-focused Entertainment to Detroit, Including Book Readings, Appearances by The Doodlebops, Costumed Characters and Musical Performances Minneapolis (August 9, 2007) – On Saturday, August 25th, thousands of children and...

Target House: Target and Hearst Teen Network Announce Local San Francisco, Calif. Teen as Winner of Nationwide Volunteer Contest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:56:28 GMT

Lisa Chan Rewarded With a Trip To Volunteer at Target House and Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis (July 30, 2007) — Target and the Hearst Teen Network announced the winners of the “Target House Volunteer Contest,”...

Target House: Target and Hearst Teen Network Announce Local St. Louis, Miss. Teen as Winner of Nationwide Volunteer Contest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:50:47 GMT

Lauren Treat Rewarded With a Trip To Volunteer at Target House and Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis (July 30, 2007) — Target and the Hearst Teen Network announced the winners of the “Target House Volunteer...

Target House: Target and Hearst Teen Network Announce Local Mosley, Va Teen as Winner of Nationwide Volunteer Contest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:44:46 GMT

Lauren Boyd Rewarded With a Trip To Volunteer at Target House and Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis (July 30, 2007) — Target and the Hearst Teen Network announced the winners of the “Target House Volunteer...

Target House: Target and Hearst Teen Network Announce Local Midland, Mich. Teen as Winner of Nationwide Volunteer Contest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:39:16 GMT

Faith Gantner Rewarded With a Trip To Volunteer at Target House and Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis (July 30, 2007) — Target and the Hearst Teen Network announced the winners of the “Target House Volunteer...

Target House: Target and Hearst Teen Network Announce Local Delmar, N.Y. Teen as Winner of Nationwide Volunteer Contest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:35:29 GMT

Chelsea Saulpaugh Rewarded With a Trip To Volunteer at Target House and Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis (July 30, 2007) — Target and the Hearst Teen Network announced the winners of the “Target House...

Target House: Target and Hearst Teen Network Announce Local Goodhue, Minn. Teen as Winner of Nationwide Volunteer Contest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:32:51 GMT

Brittany Thermos Rewarded With a Trip To Volunteer at Target House and Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis (July 30, 2007) — Target and the Hearst Teen Network announced the winners of the “Target House...

Target House: Target and Hearst Teen Network Announce Local Phoenixville, Pa. Teen as Winner of Nationwide Volunteer Contest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:27:33 GMT

Anna Matsiras Rewarded With a Trip To Volunteer at Target House and Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis (July 30, 2007) — Target and the Hearst Teen Network announced the winners of the “Target House Volunteer...

Target House: Target and Hearst Teen Network Announce Local Fairview, Ohio Teen as Winner of Nationwide Volunteer Contest

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:57:05 GMT

Amanda Drapac-Novotny Rewarded With a Trip To Volunteer at Target House and Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Minneapolis (July 30, 2007) — Target and the Hearst Teen Network announced the winners of the “Target House...

Teachers and Classrooms: Target Celebrates $200 Million "Back to Schools" Nationwide

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:59:55 GMT

Take Charge of Education program reaches noteworthy milestone at 10 year anniversary MINNEAPOLIS (July 23, 2007) - Teachers and students around the country have another reason to celebrate the start of the new school year - $200 million in donations...

Target House: Target and Hearst Teen Network Launch Nationwide Volunteerism Contest for Teen Girls

Thu, 31 May 2007 11:19:08 GMT

“Target House Volunteer Contest” Rewards Eight Girls with a Trip to Memphis to Volunteer at Target House and Visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® MINNEAPOLIS (May 31, 2007) — Target and The Hearst Teen Network have partnered to launch...

The Salvation Army: Target Launches Multi-Faceted Christmas Partnership With The Salvation Army

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:17:57 GMT

Target to kick off partnership with $1 million donation to launch Target/Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree at Target.

Safe Families & Communities: Target Launches Multi-Faceted Christmas Partnership With The Salvation Army

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:55:51 GMT

Target to kick off partnership with $1 million donation to launch Target/Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree at Target.com/salvationarmy MINNEAPOLIS (November 14, 2006) - Target and The Salvation Army kick-off the 2006 Christmas season with a multi-faceted...

Safe Families & Communities: What To Do Before A Disaster

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:33:20 GMT

Tips To Make Being Prepared Easier For Families Although a vast majority of Americans think they are prepared for a hurricane or other disaster, a new poll by the American Red Cross showed that most have not taken even the basics steps needed to prepare...

Safe Families & Communities: The American Red Cross and Target partnered to design an affordable, family-friendly kit for four containing essential items needed in the event of an emergency.

Tue, 12 Sep 2006 09:25:46 GMT

The American Red Cross and Target partnered to design an affordable, family-friendly kit for four containing essential items needed in the event of an emergency. The kit is priced at $29.99. Target will donate $10 from the purchase of every kit...

Arts: Key Findings A Survey About Arts & Culture

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:35:46 GMT

The Love of the Arts & Music: About two-thirds (65%) of parents report that arts and music is among their children’s favorite hobbies or activities; 51% included drawing and 33% stated playing a music instrument was also listed; Art/Music (Net) – 65% Drawing or painting (51%) Playing a musical instrument (33%) Reading books – 71% Watching TV – 66% Playing a sport – 62% Playing a video game – 54% Building model airplanes or cars – 14% Other – 12% *Multiple responses were allowed Nearly nine in ten parents (87%) said that their children really enjoys art and music, and the vast majority (94%) said that education is important to a child’s intellectual development.

Arts: 1 in 5 Parents Have Never Visited an Art or Cultural Institution with Their Child According to Recent Target Survey

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:34:46 GMT

Target Offers Free Fridays at Local Museums and Other Initiatives to Increase Accessibility MINNEAPOLIS (August 14, 2006) One in five parents have never visited an art or cultural institution with their child, according to a recent survey commissioned by Target and conducted by Harris Interactive®.