Target donates $14.9M to schools nationwide

MINNEAPOLIS Target announced that its Take Charge of Education school fundraising initiative has provided $14.9 million in funding to schools nationwide. The undesignated funds, donated semi-annually can be used for whatever schools need most, from books and school supplies to classroom technology, artist-in-residence programs and extracurricular activities. As the program continues its 11th year, Take Charge of Education has donated more than $246 million to more than 100,000 schools nationwide.

"Take Charge of Education allows Target to continue its commitment to furthering educational opportunities and impacting the learning experiences of students across the country," said Laysha Ward, president of community relations for Target. "Giving back to communities is important to Target and this program allows our team members to create meaningful relationships with their local schools while also inviting guests to help us make a real difference every day."

Take Charge of Education allows Target customers to easily designate an eligible K-12 school of their choice and have Target donate an amount equal to 1% of their REDcard purchases made at Target and Target.com. In addition, Target also donates 0.5% of Target Visa credit card purchases made everywhere else Visa credit cards are accepted.