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 Sept. 10, 2007 (Boca Raton, Fla.) - Target has awarded a grant of $3,000 to The Haven, an alternative home for young men ages 9 up to 18, in support of its clinical therapy program.
"The emotional and behavioral health issues experienced by our boys have compromised their ability to succeed in other foster settings. Our clinical program has been highly successful in supporting the development and growth of each of our young men and we are grateful for Target's support," said Don Stewart, Executive Director of The Haven.
This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5% of its income to organizations that support education, the arts and safe families and communities. Today that translates to $3 million every week.
"At Target, we are making a real difference every day through our grant-making program," said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. "We're proud to partner with The Haven as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work."
Additionally, Target also gives through signature programs that are designed to inspire learning in children and families. Programs include:
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Take Charge of Education®, a school fundraising program
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Target Field Trip Grants, a program that helps educators bring learning to life for students through the distribution of grants
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Ready.Sit.Read!SM, a program dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of reading in children
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Target House®, which serves as a home away from home for families of children receiving life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in Memphis
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Target Volunteers, a program where Target team members and retirees annually donate more than 315,000 hours of time to more than 7,000 community-based projects
The Haven is an alternative home for young men, ages 9 up to 18, who have been placed in our protective care by the State of Florida. Our program is designed to foster the development of each young man's self-esteem and independence in a safe, loving and stable alternative home while teaching the skills necessary for them to become self-sufficient and proud adults. The Haven is an accredited organization through COA, the Council on Accreditation and has received three consecutive four-star ratings from Charity Navigator, a national charity watchdog. For more information on how you can help the young men at The Haven call (561) 483-0962 or visit www.haven4kids.org.
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.
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