Target World Challenge
Start Something Youth Program To Receive Portion of Proceeds From Target World Challenge 2006
More Than 4.5 Million Youth Inspired by Character Education Program
MINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2006) – A portion of the proceeds from the 2006 Target World Challenge — taking place December 14-16 at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, Calif. — will benefit Start Something, a free, nationwide character education, volunteer service and career exploration program created by Target and the Tiger Woods Foundation. Since its debut in 2000, the program has enrolled more than 4.5 million youth, and Target Stores has awarded more than $1.2 million to Start Something scholarship winners around the country.
Based on a book by Earl Woods, Start Something is a free program for youth 8-17 that addresses three national priorities: character education, volunteer service and career exploration. Through participation in Start Something, youth define a specific personal goal and develop an action plan to achieve it while giving back to their community and exploring careers that fit within their areas of interest. Start Something participants have the chance to qualify for individual grants of up to $5,000 to assist in pursuing their interest.
Established in 1996 by Tiger Woods and his father Earl, the Tiger Woods Foundation empowers young people to reach their highest potential by initiating and supporting community-based programs that promote the health, education and welfare of all of America’s children. In addition to several youth-driven programs and building the 14-acre Tiger Woods Learning Center, the Foundation hosts fundraising events during the year, including the Target World Challenge presented by Countrywide and Tiger Jam presented by AT&T. More information on the Tiger Woods Foundation and its mission can be found at www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org.
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.