Team Member Involvement
Gompers Elementary Students and Staff to Celebrate Unveiling of
Newly-Redesigned Library
Target Volunteers Bring Gift of New Books, Furniture and Murals to School
What:
Staff and students from Gompers Elementary School, along with The Heart of America Foundation® and Target Volunteers, will celebrate the unveiling of an all-new library. As part of the Target Volunteers school library makeovers, Gompers Elementary’s library received a complete transformation this summer, including new books, design elements, furniture, shelving, carpet and reading corners. More than 1,000 students, staff, community members and volunteers will attend the unveiling to see the library’s dramatic change.
What:
Staff and students from Gompers Elementary School, along with The Heart of America Foundation® and Target Volunteers, will celebrate the unveiling of an all-new library. As part of the Target Volunteers school library makeovers, Gompers Elementary’s library received a complete transformation this summer, including new books, design elements, furniture, shelving, carpet and reading corners. More than 1,000 students, staff, community members and volunteers will attend the unveiling to see the library’s dramatic change.
Who:
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Principal Phil DeLuca
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Gompers Elementary students and staff
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School board trustees
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The Heart of America Foundation volunteers
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Target Volunteers
When:
Friday, September 26 5:45 p.m.
Where:
Gompers Elementary School
North 57th Street & Wynnefield Avenue
Summary:
The unveiling of Gompers Elementary’s redesigned library is part of the Target Volunteers school library makeovers. Twenty-three schools across the country, including Gompers Elementary, were awarded a library makeover, led by local Target Volunteers, who contributed their time and talent to the projects. In addition, the Target Property Development team provided specialized business knowledge through a variety of unique pro bono services, which included leveraging their design, construction and project management expertise to help with the significant updates to the libraries. The school selection was based on percentage of low-income children and overall need for library improvement. The unveilings will occur throughout the months of September and October. The volunteer initiative builds on the company’s commitment to volunteerism and education.
The unveiling of Gompers Elementary’s redesigned library is part of the Target Volunteers school library makeovers. Twenty-three schools across the country, including Gompers Elementary, were awarded a library makeover, led by local Target Volunteers, who contributed their time and talent to the projects. In addition, the Target Property Development team provided specialized business knowledge through a variety of unique pro bono services, which included leveraging their design, construction and project management expertise to help with the significant updates to the libraries. The school selection was based on percentage of low-income children and overall need for library improvement. The unveilings will occur throughout the months of September and October. The volunteer initiative builds on the company’s commitment to volunteerism and education.