Target Corp: Safe Families & Communities

National Night Out 25th Anniversary Celebration to take place on National Mall on August 5th

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:40:29 GMT

National Association of Town Watch and Target Promote Safety and Crime Prevention with Fun, Free Family Activities What: On August 5, National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and Target, along with local, regional and federal law enforcement agencies, will celebrate the 25th anniversary of National Night Out (NNO), a traditional neighborhood watch event aimed at crime prevention. A free anniversary celebration will convene on the National Mall and feature family-friendly musical performances throughout the afternoon. NATW and national sponsor Target invite families throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to help celebrate NNO’s 25th anniversary with free activities, including photos with costume characters, Target’s Bullseye and the National Night Out Knight, face painting, arts and crafts, police safety demonstrations, food and giveaways. Who: Free musical performances by Grammy Winner Jonny Lang, Urban Nation Youth Choir, Origem, Mambo Sauce and the Washington Performing Arts Center Children’s Gospel Choir When/ Tuesday, August 5, 2008 National Mall, Washington D.C. Where: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. 4th Street between Madison & Jefferson Summary: NNO, held on the second Tuesday each August, was created to educate communities in the areas of drug and crime prevention and to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and activities. The program launched in 1984, enlisting 400 communities in 23 states, with a total of 2.5 million Americans promoting crime prevention and neighborhood camaraderie. This year, more than 36 million Americans in 12,000 communities from all 50 states are expected to come together to celebrate community safeness. Support of NNO is an example of the Target commitment to strengthening collaborative partnerships with local law enforcement agencies and local communities to build strong families and safe homes. For more information on NNO, please visit, www.nno.org.

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®, the Target Chip Ganassi Racing IndyCar drivers Scott Dixon and Dan Weldon and NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson will hand-deliver gifts to and sign autographs for patients and their families on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 during the annual Target House Holiday Party. People from across the country purchased the gifts for St. Jude patients and their siblings in November by clicking on the St. Jude Wish List posted at Target.com. WHO: Scott Dixon - In the 2007 IndyCar Series season, Scott Dixon posted four wins, including three consecutive victories, two pole positions, led 215 laps and finished either first or second in ten of 17 races. He finished runner-up in the Championship which came down to the last turn, of the last lap, of the final race of the season. 2008 will be his seventh year as a member of Target Chip Ganassi Racing. Dan Wheldon - After finishing runner-up in the 2006 IndyCar Series Championship, Wheldon began the season in grand form with a pole position and third consecutive win at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. He followed that up with a second win at Kansas Speedway and continued to be a championship contender throughout the season, finishing fourth in the 2007 IRL points standings. Reed Sorenson - Since being promoted to full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup driver by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) in 2006, Reed Sorenson has set his sights on becoming a series standout. In 2007, he captured three top fives, one of which was a career best third-place finish at his hometown track of Atlanta Motor Speedway, and six top-10 finishes. Additionally, he won his first pole at the coveted Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sorenson also ran a limited Busch Series schedule, winning at Gateway International Raceway and finishing with two top fives and five top 10s. WHEN: Wednesday, December 12 Jude Children's Research Hospital WHERE: Noon - 2:30 p.m. Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion 332 N. Lauderdale Memphis, TN 38105 SUMMARY: Funded by Target and its vendor and celebrity partners, Target House is a unique long-term housing facility for families with children receiving life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As an extension of St. Jude's commitment to care for children regardless of the family's ability to pay, Target House provides fully furnished two-bedroom apartments, free-of-charge. St. Jude is the largest pediatric cancer research center in the world in terms of the number of patients enrolled in research protocols and successfully treated. NOTE: Drivers are available for interviews from 2:00-2:30 p.m. To schedule interviews in advance, please contact Lindsay Muller at (410)821-8220 or lindsaym@imrecommunications.com

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, the Target Chip Ganassi Racing IndyCar drivers Scott Dixon and Dan Weldon and NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson will hand-deliver gifts to and sign autographs for patients and their families on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 during the annual Target House Holiday Party. People from across the country purchased the gifts for St. Jude patients and their siblings in November by clicking on the St. Jude Wish List posted at Target.com. WHO: Scott Dixon - In the 2007 IndyCar Series season, Scott Dixon posted four wins, including three consecutive victories, two pole positions, led 215 laps and finished either first or second in ten of 17 races. He finished runner-up in the Championship which came down to the last turn, of the last lap, of the final race of the season. 2008 will be his seventh year as a member of Target Chip Ganassi Racing. Dan Wheldon - After finishing runner-up in the 2006 IndyCar Series Championship, Wheldon began the season in grand form with a pole position and third consecutive win at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. He followed that up with a second win at Kansas Speedway and continued to be a championship contender throughout the season, finishing fourth in the 2007 IRL points standings. Reed Sorenson - Since being promoted to full-time NASCAR Sprint Cup driver by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) in 2006, Reed Sorenson has set his sights on becoming a series standout. In 2007, he captured three top fives, one of which was a career best third-place finish at his hometown track of Atlanta Motor Speedway, and six top-10 finishes. Additionally, he won his first pole at the coveted Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Sorenson also ran a limited Busch Series schedule, winning at Gateway International Raceway and finishing with two top fives and five top 10s. WHEN: Wednesday, December 12 Jude Children's Research Hospital WHERE: Noon - 2:30 p.m. Danny Thomas/ALSAC Pavilion 332 N. Lauderdale Memphis, TN 38105 SUMMARY: Funded by Target and its vendor and celebrity partners, Target House is a unique long-term housing facility for families with children receiving life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. As an extension of St. Jude's commitment to care for children regardless of the family's ability to pay, Target House provides fully furnished two-bedroom apartments, free-of-charge. St. Jude is the largest pediatric cancer research center in the world in terms of the number of patients enrolled in research protocols and successfully treated. NOTE: Drivers are available for interviews from 2:00-2:30 p.m. To schedule interviews in advance, please contact Lindsay Muller at (410) 821-8220 or lindsaym@imrecommunications.com

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," a national contest designed to reward eight teen girls who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. In addition to seven other winners, local San Francisco, Calif. teen, Lisa Chan, has won the ultimate volunteer prize-a chance to visit Target House for a four-day volunteer trip and participate in a variety of meaningful programs with Target House families. With more than 100 submissions, the panel of judges from Hearst, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Intelligence Group, a market research and trend consulting firm focused on understanding youth consumer culture, selected eight winners based on their responses to three essay questions, commitment to volunteering and giving back to their local communities, leadership position held in her school/community and grade point average. Two former St. Jude patients and Target House residents, 18-year-old Marcela Velente and 16-year-old Hayley Arceneaux, also helped with the selection process. The "Target House Volunteer Contest," which ran from May 25 through June 22, also sought to empower teen volunteers and provide the winners with a forum to interact with and support their peers. By allowing girls to share their stories and talk about how they work to make a difference in their daily lives, this contest aimed to foster a positive, can-do attitude in young girls across the country. During their trip to Target House July 25 - 28, the girls participated in outdoor field day activities with St. Jude patients and their families, hosted a pirate party that included a scavenger hunt with a buried treasure chest as a prize, volunteered at a Target House pizza party and also toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, gaining hands-on volunteer experience as they prepared apartments for new arrivals. "Volunteerism is something that we truly value at Target, and as a corporation we strive to empower our communities by donating time and resources to countless local projects across the country," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "It is inspiring to see that many teens are actively volunteering in their communities, and we hope the 'Target House Volunteer Contest' further motivates young girls and all teens to give back and help make a difference. We are honored to reward these eight outstanding contest winners with a trip to Target House, which is sure to be a life-changing experience." After reflecting on her recent volunteer trip to Target House, Lisa commented, "My favorite part of the trip was both being inspired by the achievements of the other seven winners and by the perseverance of the children at Target House." Lisa was chosen as one of eight winners nationwide for the "Target House Volunteer Contest" due to her passion for giving back and strong desire to help make a positive difference in her community. Lisa is an exceptional community member, recently starting her own local non-profit organization, The Bay Area Strive, which is run by teens to help provide additional funds for Bay Area public schools in need. Lisa's hope is to encourage youth to expand their educational horizon, which she does by pairing teens and in-need youth to help provide them with the tools to be successful. An honors junior at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School, Lisa is also the editor-in-chief of the school yearbook, distinguished member of the orchestra, and academic representative of the student council. Lisa was also crowned as the 2007 Miss San Francisco Outstanding Teen. Target House opened in May 1999 as a home-away-from-home for St. Jude patients whose treatments require they be in Memphis 90 days or longer, and their families. In honor of the eighth anniversary of Target House, Target awarded eight outstanding teens with the opportunity to give back on a national scale and show their genuine dedication to helping others in need. Target is committed to giving back to its communities and aims to foster that same spirit in all of its guests and team members. About Hearst Teen Network Launched in March 2006, Hearst Magazines Digital Media is a unit of Hearst Magazines dedicated to creating and implementing the digital online and mobile strategy for Hearst's magazine brands and other sites, which serve the company's consumers and audience. Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a total of 19 U.S. titles and nearly 200 international editions. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines (74.1 million total adults, according to MRI, spring 07). The company also publishes 20 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited. About St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund- raising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,502 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

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 Contest," a national contest designed to reward eight teen girls who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. In addition to seven other winners, local St. Louis, Missouri teen, Lauren Treat, has won the ultimate volunteer prize-a chance to visit Target House for a four-day volunteer trip and participate in a variety of meaningful programs with Target House families. With more than 100 submissions, the panel of judges from Hearst, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Intelligence Group, a market research and trend consulting firm focused on understanding youth consumer culture, selected eight winners based on their responses to three essay questions, commitment to volunteering and giving back to their local communities, leadership position held in her school/community and grade point average. Two former St. Jude patients and Target House residents, 18-year-old Marcela Velente and 16-year-old Hayley Arceneaux, also helped with the selection process. The "Target House Volunteer Contest," which ran from May 25 through June 22, also sought to empower teen volunteers and provide the winners with a forum to interact with and support their peers. By allowing girls to share their stories and talk about how they work to make a difference in their daily lives, this contest aimed to foster a positive, can-do attitude in young girls across the country. During their trip to Target House July 25 - 28, the girls participated in outdoor field day activities with St. Jude patients and their families, hosted a pirate party that included a scavenger hunt with a buried treasure chest as a prize, volunteered at a Target House pizza party and also toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, gaining hands-on volunteer experience as they prepared apartments for new arrivals. "Volunteerism is something that we truly value at Target, and as a corporation we strive to empower our communities by donating time and resources to countless local projects across the country," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "It is inspiring to see that many teens are actively volunteering in their communities, and we hope the 'Target House Volunteer Contest' further motivates young girls and all teens to give back and help make a difference. We are honored to reward these eight outstanding contest winners with a trip to Target House, which is sure to be a life-changing experience." After reflecting on her recent volunteer trip to Target House, Lauren commented, "I loved meeting the kids, but one of the most awesome things was to talk with the other seven girls because they were so inspiring and they motivate me." Lauren was chosen as one of eight winners nationwide for the "Target House Volunteer Contest" due to her passion for giving back and strong desire to help make a positive difference in her community. Lauren began volunteering at the St. Louis Children's Research Hospital after her brother passed away in 1998 from neuroblastoma. Lauren's commitment for helping others also extends to the community where she and a team of volunteers joined together to make CoolTies, scarves that contain tiny beads to soak up sweat, to support service men and women overseas. Lauren will attend the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the fall, with a goal to major in pediatric nursing. Target House opened in May 1999 as a home-away-from-home for St. Jude patients whose treatments require they be in Memphis 90 days or longer, and their families. In honor of the eighth anniversary of Target House, Target awarded eight outstanding teens with the opportunity to give back on a national scale and show their genuine dedication to helping others in need. Target is committed to giving back to its communities and aims to foster that same spirit in all of its guests and team members. About Hearst Teen Network Launched in March 2006, Hearst Magazines Digital Media is a unit of Hearst Magazines dedicated to creating and implementing the digital online and mobile strategy for Hearst's magazine brands and other sites, which serve the company's consumers and audience. Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a total of 19 U.S. titles and nearly 200 international editions. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines (74.1 million total adults, according to MRI, spring 07). The company also publishes 20 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited. About St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund- raising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,502 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

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 Contest," a national contest designed to reward eight teen girls who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. In addition to seven other winners, local Mosley, Virginia teen, Lauren Boyd, has won the ultimate volunteer prize-a chance to visit Target House for a four-day volunteer trip and participate in a variety of meaningful programs with Target House families. With more than 100 submissions, the panel of judges from Hearst, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Intelligence Group, a market research and trend consulting firm focused on understanding youth consumer culture, selected eight winners based on their responses to three essay questions, commitment to volunteering and giving back to their local communities, leadership position held in her school/community and grade point average. Two former St. Jude patients and Target House residents, 18-year-old Marcela Velente and 16-year-old Hayley Arceneaux, also helped with the selection process. The "Target House Volunteer Contest," which ran from May 25 through June 22, also sought to empower teen volunteers and provide the winners with a forum to interact with and support their peers. By allowing girls to share their stories and talk about how they work to make a difference in their daily lives, this contest aimed to foster a positive, can-do attitude in young girls across the country. During their trip to Target House July 25 - 28, the girls participated in outdoor field day activities with St. Jude patients and their families, hosted a pirate party that included a scavenger hunt with a buried treasure chest as a prize, volunteered at a Target House pizza party and also toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, gaining hands-on volunteer experience as they prepared apartments for new arrivals. "Volunteerism is something that we truly value at Target, and as a corporation we strive to empower our communities by donating time and resources to countless local projects across the country," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "It is inspiring to see that many teens are actively volunteering in their communities, and we hope the 'Target House Volunteer Contest' further motivates young girls and all teens to give back and help make a difference. We are honored to reward these eight outstanding contest winners with a trip to Target House, which is sure to be a life-changing experience." After reflecting on her recent volunteer trip to Target House, Lauren commented, "The best part was when the little girl I played with asked me to write to her and then she made me a star necklace and put it around my neck. I will never forget that and I will cherish the necklace forever." Lauren was chosen as one of eight winners nationwide for the "Target House Volunteer Contest" due to her passion for giving back and strong desire to help make a positive difference in her community. For Lauren, volunteering has been a way of life for as long as she can remember. She volunteers and tutors children in under-privileged areas, works at a local animal rescue shelter and serves meals to the elderly in a local nursing home. In addition to babysitting for friends and family, Lauren also helps take care of her niece, who has cerebral palsy. Target House opened in May 1999 as a home-away-from-home for St. Jude patients whose treatments require they be in Memphis 90 days or longer, and their families. In honor of the eighth anniversary of Target House, Target awarded eight outstanding teens with the opportunity to give back on a national scale and show their genuine dedication to helping others in need. Target is committed to giving back to its communities and aims to foster that same spirit in all of its guests and team members. About Hearst Teen Network Launched in March 2006, Hearst Magazines Digital Media is a unit of Hearst Magazines dedicated to creating and implementing the digital online and mobile strategy for Hearst's magazine brands and other sites, which serve the company's consumers and audience. Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a total of 19 U.S. titles and nearly 200 international editions. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines (74.1 million total adults, according to MRI, spring 07). The company also publishes 20 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited. About St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund- raising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,502 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

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 Contest," a national contest designed to reward eight teen girls who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. In addition to seven other winners, local Midland, Mich. teen, Faith Gantner, has won the ultimate volunteer prize-a chance to visit Target House for a four-day volunteer trip and participate in a variety of meaningful programs with Target House families. With more than 100 submissions, the panel of judges from Hearst, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Intelligence Group, a market research and trend consulting firm focused on understanding youth consumer culture, selected eight winners based on their responses to three essay questions, commitment to volunteering and giving back to their local communities, leadership position held in her school/community and grade point average. Two former St. Jude patients and Target House residents, 18-year-old Marcela Velente and 16-year-old Hayley Arceneaux, also helped with the selection process. The "Target House Volunteer Contest," which ran from May 25 through June 22, also sought to empower teen volunteers and provide the winners with a forum to interact with and support their peers. By allowing girls to share their stories and talk about how they work to make a difference in their daily lives, this contest aimed to foster a positive, can-do attitude in young girls across the country. During their trip to Target House July 25 - 28, the girls participated in outdoor field day activities with St. Jude patients and their families, hosted a pirate party that included a scavenger hunt with a buried treasure chest as a prize, volunteered at a Target House pizza party and also toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, gaining hands-on volunteer experience as they prepared apartments for new arrivals. "Volunteerism is something that we truly value at Target, and as a corporation we strive to empower our communities by donating time and resources to countless local projects across the country," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "It is inspiring to see that many teens are actively volunteering in their communities, and we hope the 'Target House Volunteer Contest' further motivates young girls and all teens to give back and help make a difference. We are honored to reward these eight outstanding contest winners with a trip to Target House, which is sure to be a life-changing experience." After reflecting on her recent volunteer trip to Target House, Faith commented, "My favorite part was definitely seeing St. Jude Children's Research Hospital come to life and spending time with all of the patients. I was surprised to find how uplifting Target House was. It's really a place full of hope and love." Faith was chosen as one of eight winners nationwide for the "Target House Volunteer Contest" due to her passion for giving back and strong desire to help make a positive difference in her community. Faith has volunteered countless hours for organizations including Stuffed Animals for Emergencies, an organization that collects stuffed animals and distributes them to children in need, and the American Cancer Society, specifically with Relay for Life. Faith has also been instrumental in a young boy's life through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, spending quality time and helping him with his schoolwork. Target House opened in May 1999 as a home-away-from-home for St. Jude patients whose treatments require they be in Memphis 90 days or longer, and their families. In honor of the eighth anniversary of Target House, Target awarded eight outstanding teens with the opportunity to give back on a national scale and show their genuine dedication to helping others in need. Target is committed to giving back to its communities and aims to foster that same spirit in all of its guests and team members. About Hearst Teen Network Launched in March 2006, Hearst Magazines Digital Media is a unit of Hearst Magazines dedicated to creating and implementing the digital online and mobile strategy for Hearst's magazine brands and other sites, which serve the company's consumers and audience. Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a total of 19 U.S. titles and nearly 200 international editions. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines (74.1 million total adults, according to MRI, spring 07). The company also publishes 20 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited. About St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund- raising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,502 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

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 Volunteer Contest," a national contest designed to reward eight teen girls who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. In addition to seven other winners, local Delmar, N.Y. teen, Chelsea Saulpaugh, has won the ultimate volunteer prize-a chance to visit Target House for a four-day volunteer trip and participate in a variety of meaningful programs with Target House families. With more than 100 submissions, the panel of judges from Hearst, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Intelligence Group, a market research and trend consulting firm focused on understanding youth consumer culture, selected eight winners based on their responses to three essay questions, commitment to volunteering and giving back to their local communities, leadership position held in her school/community and grade point average. Two former St. Jude patients and Target House residents, 18-year-old Marcela Velente and 16-year-old Hayley Arceneaux, also helped with the selection process. The "Target House Volunteer Contest," which ran from May 25 through June 22, also sought to empower teen volunteers and provide the winners with a forum to interact with and support their peers. By allowing girls to share their stories and talk about how they work to make a difference in their daily lives, this contest aimed to foster a positive, can-do attitude in young girls across the country. During their trip to Target House July 25 - 28, the girls participated in outdoor field day activities with St. Jude patients and their families, hosted a pirate party that included a scavenger hunt with a buried treasure chest as a prize, volunteered at a Target House pizza party and also toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, gaining hands-on volunteer experience as they prepared apartments for new arrivals. "Volunteerism is something that we truly value at Target, and as a corporation we strive to empower our communities by donating time and resources to countless local projects across the country," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "It is inspiring to see that many teens are actively volunteering in their communities, and we hope the 'Target House Volunteer Contest' further motivates young girls and all teens to give back and help make a difference. We are honored to reward these eight outstanding contest winners with a trip to Target House, which is sure to be a life-changing experience." After reflecting on her recent volunteer trip to Target House, Chelsea commented, "The most surprising thing was how active and happy the children were. They don't let their diseases get them down. Still, it's an amazing feeling to be able to bring a smile to a sick child's face." Chelsea was chosen as one of eight winners nationwide for the "Target House Volunteer Contest" due to her passion for giving back and strong desire to help make a positive impact in her community. Recently, Chelsea volunteered to help clean up a local summer camp through a program called "Hands on Capitaland." Chelsea has also worked with Northwest Career Planning, where she helps physically and mentally disabled people find employment in the community. Believing that making a difference in someone else's life truly makes a difference in her own, Chelsea uses her volunteer experiences as motivation to continue striving for a better community and encouraging others to do the same. Target House opened in May 1999 as a home-away-from-home for St. Jude patients whose treatments require they be in Memphis 90 days or longer, and their families. In honor of the eighth anniversary of Target House, Target awarded eight outstanding teens with the opportunity to give back on a national scale and show their genuine dedication to helping others in need. Target is committed to giving back to its communities and aims to foster that same spirit in all of its guests and team members. About Hearst Teen Network Launched in March 2006, Hearst Magazines Digital Media is a unit of Hearst Magazines dedicated to creating and implementing the digital online and mobile strategy for Hearst's magazine brands and other sites, which serve the company's consumers and audience. Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a total of 19 U.S. titles and nearly 200 international editions. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines (74.1 million total adults, according to MRI, spring 07). The company also publishes 20 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited. About St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund- raising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,502 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

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 Volunteer Contest," a national contest designed to reward eight teen girls who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. In addition to seven other winners, local Goodhue, Minn. teen, Brittany Thermos, has won the ultimate volunteer prize-a chance to visit Target House for a four-day volunteer trip and participate in a variety of meaningful programs with Target House families. With more than 100 submissions, the panel of judges from Hearst, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Intelligence Group, a market research and trend consulting firm focused on understanding youth consumer culture, selected eight winners based on their responses to three essay questions, commitment to volunteering and giving back to their local communities, leadership position held in her school/community and grade point average. Two former St. Jude patients and Target House residents, 18-year-old Marcela Velente and 16-year-old Hayley Arceneaux, also helped with the selection process. The "Target House Volunteer Contest," which ran from May 25 through June 22, also sought to empower teen volunteers and provide the winners with a forum to interact with and support their peers. By allowing girls to share their stories and talk about how they work to make a difference in their daily lives, this contest aimed to foster a positive, can-do attitude in young girls across the country. During their trip to Target House July 25 - 28, the girls participated in outdoor field day activities with St. Jude patients and their families, hosted a pirate party that included a scavenger hunt with a buried treasure chest as a prize, volunteered at a Target House pizza party and also toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, gaining hands-on volunteer experience as they prepared apartments for new arrivals. "Volunteerism is something that we truly value at Target, and as a corporation we strive to empower our communities by donating time and resources to countless local projects across the country," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "It is inspiring to see that many teens are actively volunteering in their communities, and we hope the 'Target House Volunteer Contest' further motivates young girls and all teens to give back and help make a difference. We are honored to reward these eight outstanding contest winners with a trip to Target House, which is sure to be a life-changing experience." After reflecting on her recent volunteer trip to Target House, Brittany commented, "The most rewarding moment was when this little girl smiled at me. She had spent all day at the hospital, but the pirate-themed party we threw gave her a chance to forget about her day. It was amazing." Brittany was chosen as one of eight winners nationwide for the "Target House Volunteer Contest" due to her passion for giving back and strong desire to help make a positive impact in her community. Recently, Brittany and a friend received a monetary grant, which they used to teach children about the importance of dental health. In addition to educating children about healthy teeth and gums, Brittany also recently became involved with Simply Smile Bags, creating and assembling beautiful bags filled with shampoo, conditioner and other hygiene products for women in need at a local shelter. In her spare time, Brittany also does yard work and cleans and organizes homes for her elderly neighbors. Target House opened in May 1999 as a home-away-from-home for St. Jude patients whose treatments require they be in Memphis 90 days or longer, and their families. In honor of the eighth anniversary of Target House, Target awarded eight outstanding teens with the opportunity to give back on a national scale and show their genuine dedication to helping others in need. Target is committed to giving back to its communities and aims to foster that same spirit in all of its guests and team members. About Hearst Teen Network Launched in March 2006, Hearst Magazines Digital Media is a unit of Hearst Magazines dedicated to creating and implementing the digital online and mobile strategy for Hearst's magazine brands and other sites, which serve the company's consumers and audience. Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a total of 19 U.S. titles and nearly 200 international editions. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines (74.1 million total adults, according to MRI, spring 07). The company also publishes 20 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited. About St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund- raising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,502 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

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 Contest," a national contest designed to reward eight teen girls who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. In addition to seven other winners, local Phoenixville, Penn. teen, Anna Matsiras, has won the ultimate volunteer prize-a chance to visit Target House for a four-day volunteer trip and participate in a variety of meaningful programs with Target House families. With more than 100 submissions, the panel of judges from Hearst, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Intelligence Group, a market research and trend consulting firm focused on understanding youth consumer culture, selected eight winners based on their responses to three essay questions, commitment to volunteering and giving back to their local communities, leadership position held in her school/community and grade point average. Two former St. Jude patients and Target House residents, 18-year-old Marcela Velente and 16-year-old Hayley Arceneaux, also helped with the selection process. The "Target House Volunteer Contest," which ran from May 25 through June 22, also sought to empower teen volunteers and provide the winners with a forum to interact with and support their peers. By allowing girls to share their stories and talk about how they work to make a difference in their daily lives, this contest aimed to foster a positive, can-do attitude in young girls across the country. During their trip to Target House July 25 - 28, the girls participated in outdoor field day activities with St. Jude patients and their families, hosted a pirate party which included a scavenger hunt with a buried treasure chest as a prize, volunteered at a Target House pizza party and also toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, gaining hands-on volunteer experience as they prepared apartments for new arrivals. "Volunteerism is something that we truly value at Target, and as a corporation we strive to empower our communities by donating time and resources to countless local projects across the country," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "It is inspiring to see that many teens are actively volunteering in their communities, and we hope the 'Target House Volunteer Contest' further motivates young girls and all teens to give back and help make a difference. We are honored to reward these eight outstanding contest winners with a trip to Target House, which is sure to be a life-changing experience." After reflecting on her recent volunteer trip to Target House, Anna commented, "It was very rewarding to help give the kids a degree of normalcy and opportunities to celebrate life." Anna was chosen as one of eight winners nationwide for the "Target House Volunteer Contest" due to her passion for giving back and strong desire to help make a positive difference in her community. As an active member in her community, Anna has accumulated over 500 hours of community service, volunteering at medical centers, non-profit community centers and the environmental awareness teams of investment corporations. Her outstanding volunteer efforts have granted her access into the National Honors Society at her school, and she has even won the Gold Presidential Award for Service based on her leadership roles and volunteer activities. Target House opened in May 1999 as a home-away-from-home for St. Jude patients whose treatments require they be in Memphis 90 days or longer, and their families. In honor of the eighth anniversary of Target House, Target awarded eight outstanding teens with the opportunity to give back on a national scale and show their genuine dedication to helping others in need. Target is committed to giving back to its communities and aims to foster that same spirit in all of its guests and team members. About Hearst Teen Network Launched in March 2006, Hearst Magazines Digital Media is a unit of Hearst Magazines dedicated to creating and implementing the digital online and mobile strategy for Hearst's magazine brands and other sites, which serve the company's consumers and audience. Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a total of 19 U.S. titles and nearly 200 international editions. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines (74.1 million total adults, according to MRI, spring 07). The company also publishes 20 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited. About St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

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 Volunteer Contest," a national contest designed to reward eight teen girls who exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. In addition to seven other winners, local Fairview, Ohio teen, Amanda Drapac-Novotny, has won the ultimate volunteer prize-a chance to visit Target House for a four-day volunteer trip and participate in a variety of meaningful programs with Target House families. With more than 100 submissions, the panel of judges from Hearst, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Intelligence Group, a market research and trend consulting firm focused on understanding youth consumer culture, selected eight winners based on their responses to three essay questions, commitment to volunteering and giving back to their local communities, leadership position held in her school/community and grade point average. Two former St. Jude patients and Target House residents, 18-year-old Marcela Velente and 16-year-old Hayley Arceneaux, also helped with the selection process. The "Target House Volunteer Contest," which ran from May 25 through June 22, also sought to empower teen volunteers and provide the winners with a forum to interact with and support their peers. By allowing girls to share their stories and talk about how they work to make a difference in their daily lives, this contest aimed to foster a positive, can-do attitude in young girls across the country. During their trip to Target House July 25 - 28, the girls participated in outdoor field day activities with St. Jude patients and their families, hosted a pirate party which included a scavenger hunt with a buried treasure chest as a prize, volunteered at a Target House pizza party and also toured St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, gaining hands-on volunteer experience as they prepared apartments for new arrivals. "Volunteerism is something that we truly value at Target, and as a corporation we strive to empower our communities by donating time and resources to countless local projects across the country," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "It is inspiring to see that many teens are actively volunteering in their communities, and we hope the 'Target House Volunteer Contest' further motivates young girls and all teens to give back and help make a difference. We are honored to reward these eight outstanding contest winners with a trip to Target House, which is sure to be a life-changing experience." After reflecting on her recent volunteer trip to Target House, Amanda commented, "I found Target House to be a place of joy and hope. My entire experience at Target House was the most surprising and rewarding one of my life." Amanda was chosen as one of eight winners nationwide for the "Target House Volunteer Contest" due to her passion for giving back and strong desire to help make a positive difference in her community. As a junior volunteer at Fairview General Hospital, Amanda spends most of her time delivering food and flowers to patients, answering phones and helping employees as needed. Over the last year, Amanda has accumulated close to 500 hours of community service at the hospital and, as an aspiring doctor, she is grateful to have the opportunity to work around so many talented physicians. Target House opened in May 1999 as a home-away-from-home for St. Jude patients whose treatments require they be in Memphis 90 days or longer, and their families. In honor of the eighth anniversary of Target House, Target awarded eight outstanding teens with the opportunity to give back on a national scale and show their genuine dedication to helping others in need. Target is committed to giving back to its communities and aims to foster that same spirit in all of its guests and team members. About Hearst Teen Network Launched in March 2006, Hearst Magazines Digital Media is a unit of Hearst Magazines dedicated to creating and implementing the digital online and mobile strategy for Hearst's magazine brands and other sites, which serve the company's consumers and audience. Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a total of 19 U.S. titles and nearly 200 international editions. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines (74.1 million total adults, according to MRI, spring 07). The company also publishes 20 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited. About St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

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 a national "Target House Volunteer Contest," in search of eight teen girls who exemplify the true heart of volunteerism. From May 25 through June 22, teen girls can enter for a chance to win the ultimate volunteer prize - the opportunity to volunteer at Target House, a long-term housing facility for the families of patients who are receiving life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Teen girls can log onto Target.com/volunteer to complete an entry form showcasing their commitment to their local communities and the various volunteer initiatives in which they actively participate. A panel of judges from Hearst and The Intelligence Group, a market research and trend consulting firm focused on understanding youth consumer culture, will review the entries and select winners based on established criteria: leadership position within their schools and/or community, GPA, extra-curricular activities and three essay questions. Two former St. Jude patients, 18-year-old Marcela Valente and 16-year-old Hayley Arceneaux, will also help with the selection process. "At Target, volunteerism is a strong part of our culture, with our team members contributing more than 315,000 hours of their time to more than 7,500 community projects each year," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "Our team members frequently volunteer at Target House, so we're excited to extend this unique opportunity to our teen guests to reward and encourage their volunteerism efforts." Target House opened in May 1999 as a home-away-from-home for St. Jude patients whose treatments require they be in Memphis 90 days or longer. Target House provides apartments free-of-charge and enhances the quality of life for its residents, who benefit from the privacy of family apartments, as well as common areas that foster interaction with other Target House families. In honor of the eighth anniversary of Target House, Target will recognize eight outstanding teens with the opportunity to give back on a national scale and show their true dedication to helping others in need. The "Target House Volunteer Contest" also provides teen girls with a new forum to interact with and support their peers in need. "I will always love Target House," said Hayley Arceneaux, a 15-year-old former patient who lived at Target House while being treated at St. Jude for osteosarcoma. Her cancer is now in remission. "It provided me with a life-long network of strong friendships and a safe haven that I know I can always return to - it became my home-away-from-home. Being a part of the Target House family was a joy, and I am always excited to visit with the families and children and share my own experiences. When I'm at Target House, I feel so loved." The winners of the contest will be announced in mid-July at www.Target.com/up2d8. The eight winners will be flown to Target House with a parent or guardian on July 25 for a four-day volunteer weekend. The teen guests will undergo relevant training, tour Target House and St. Jude, as well as participate in a variety of meaningful volunteer programs and special activities with Target House families. "In our research, we've found that teens are volunteering at a growing rate because they feel empowered to help make a difference in the world and feel strongly that corporations have the power to influence and assist consumers to give back as well," said Jane Buckingham, president, Intelligence Group. "Getting involved in local charitable or philanthropic-related efforts is now deemed 'cool' among the teen audience. It's about showing classmates and peers that they too care about changing the world." In addition to the contest, teen guests can also visit www.Target.com/volunteer and create their own personalized "message of hope" quilt square for the residents of Target House. More than 100 customized quilt squares will be selected to decorate a commemorative quilt with messages from teens across the country. As a long-standing tradition, residents receive a handmade quilt to use during their stay at Target House. One of the commemorative quilts will be presented to Target House during the volunteer weekend in July, and two quilts will be auctioned off at St. Jude fundraisers throughout the year. The quilts serve as a symbol of continued support, love, and hope to Target House families. About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tenn., St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude is financially supported by ALSAC, its fund- raising organization. For more information, please visit www.stjude.org. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,502 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs. About Hearst Magazines Digital Media Launched in March 2006, Hearst Magazines Digital Media is a unit of Hearst Magazines dedicated to creating and implementing the digital online and mobile strategy for Hearst's magazine brands and other sites, which serve the company's consumers and audience. Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com) and one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, with a total of 19 U.S. titles and nearly 200 international editions. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines (74.1 million total adults, according to MRI, spring 07). The company also publishes 20 magazines in the United Kingdom through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited.

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 partnership, including the launch of the Target/Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree, an online version of The Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program. Target will donate $1,000,000 to support the launch of this new online program, and invite its guests to give to The Salvation Army as well. In addition, Target will support The Salvation Army by donating 100% of proceeds from the sales of a limited edition Harvey Lewis angel ornament accented with red SWAROVSKI crystals. Target launches a virtual giving tree on Target.com/salvationarmy On Thursday, November 16 Target will launch the Target/Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree. Target.com visitors will be able to purchase a virtual ornament for any chosen dollar amount to provide new clothing, toys or food to families in need. After purchasing an angel, visitors can then personalize their angels on www.Target.com/salvationarmy by choosing the angel's color, wing shape and wing pattern. The Salvation Army will determine how the contributions will be distributed based on needs across the country. "We share The Salvation Army's goal of helping those in need everyday and we're proud to help them expand the reach of their already successful Angel Tree Program with our new online component at Target.com/salvationarmy," said Laysha Ward, vice president of community relations, Target. "Working together, Target and The Salvation Army will help take giving to new heights this Christmas season through the Angel Giving Tree." "This new online campaign at Target.com/salvationarmy will make it even easier for people to support The Salvation Army's efforts to help people in need," said Major George A. Hood, National Community Relations and Development Secretary for The Salvation Army. "The Christmas season is an important time for us to collect donations for people in need, and we value Target's continued partnership and shared goals around this effort." Target guests can purchase limited edition angel ornament to benefit The Salvation Army In addition to the $1,000,000 donation and the Angel Giving Tree, Target will support The Salvation Army with a limited edition Harvey Lewis angel ornament accented with red SWAROVSKI crystals. The angel ornaments are now available for purchase in Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. Priced at $9.99, 100% of profits will be contributed to The Salvation Army. About The Salvation Army The Salvation Army, an evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 126 years in the United States. Over 31 million Americans receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. About 83 cents of every dollar raised is used to support those services in nearly 5,000 communities nationwide. For more information, go to www.salvationarmyusa.org. About Target Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,494 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives back more than $2 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

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 for a disaster or emergency situation. To help make preparedness easier for families, the American Red Cross has developed a list of tips. Make a Family Emergency Plan Talk-Talk to your family about disasters that can happen where you live. Establish responsibilities for each member of the household and work together as a team. Plan-Plan two places to meet after a disaster, including one right outside your home in case of a house fire and one outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home. Learn-Learn how and when to turn off utilities such as electricity, water and gas. Ask someone at the fire department to show you how to use the fire extinguisher in your home. Tell-Tell everyone in your household where emergency contact information is kept and make copies for each family member. Be sure to identify an out-of-town contact for everyone to call during an emergency to let that person know where they are and how they can be reached. Practice-Practice your plan at least twice a year. Drive your planned evacuation route. Plan alternative routes on a map in case main roads are impassable or gridlocked. Check Emergency Preparedness Kit Supplies Review your family's emergency preparedness kit every six months. If you don't have one, you can get started by going to Target stores or online at Target.com to buy a new First Aid and Emergency Preparedness Starter Kit that contains essential emergency items for a family of four. Created by Target and the American Red Cross, these kits include flashlights, batteries, blankets, a radio, a children's activity book and a First Aid and Emergency Preparedness guide from the American Red Cross, among other necessities. These family-friendly kits cost only $29.99 - of which Target will donate $10 to the American Red Cross. Plan on storing enough supplies for everyone in your household for at least three days. Supplement your First Aid and Emergency Preparedness Starter Kit with other essential items such as: 1. One gallon of water per person per day for drinking, cooking and sanitation 2. Non-perishable, high protein foods such as energy bars, peanut butter, and ready-to-eat soup 3. Medications 4. Pet suppliesEditors' note: If you are interested in more tips or photography for an article about emergency preparedness, please contact Elizabeth Bowen at 410.821.8220 or elizabethb@imrecommunications.com

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 to the American Red Cross. Emergency Preparedness Starter Kits are available at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. First Aid and Emergency Preparedness Starter Kit Contents: 2 flashlights 2 pairs of D batteries 8 snap lights 4 dust masks 1 transistor radio 4 pack of AAA radio batteries 4 emergency survival blankets 9' x 12' 2 mill plastic drop cloth 24 moist towelettes 4 plastic whistles 4 emergency ponchos 1 pair of canvas gloves First Aid and Emergency Preparedness Guide Little Book of Big Fun, an activity and coloring book designed especially for children, along with a box of crayons First Aid Kit, designed for a 6 person family including a thermometer, roller and adhesive bandages, gauze pads, cloth tape, triangular bandages, antibiotic ointment and wipe packets, hydrocortisone ointment packets, aspirin, instant cold compress, non-latex gloves, tweezers, scissors and breathing barrier