Atlanta Business Chronicle
April 1, 2010
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation’s charitable giving in Georgia totaled more than $14 million in 2009, the retail giant reported Thursday.
That figure represents a $6 million increase over 2008.
Bentonville, Ark.-based Walmart (NYSE: WMT) said its charitable giving in the U.S. totaled more than $467 million -- an $89 million increase over the previous year’s giving.
“We’ve challenged ourselves to look at ways to make long-lasting impacts in communities around the globe by funding programs that address critical needs, like hunger, education and job training,” said Margaret McKenna, president of the Walmart Foundation, in a statement. “Our business is growing and as a result we’re fortunate that our charitable giving is increasing as well.”
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation fund initiatives focused on creating opportunities in education, workforce development, economic opportunity, environmental sustainability and health and wellness.
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