GREEN BAY AREA COMMUNITY GRANT
“Thank you for the $33,000 grant award to support Boys & Girls Club special events and the Teens 2 Work program. On the first day of the September-October session of the Career Launch program, nearly 60 teens were in attendance. We look forward to sharing continued program success stories with you. - Boys & Girls Club, Green Bay, WI
“We are honored to be awarded $3,000 from the Shopko Foundation. The awarded dollars will be used to support the Ashwaubenon Preschool and Parent Learning program – an interactive preschool program that promotes the importance of family literacy, healthy parenting practices and increases parent’s knowledge of child development.” – Ashwaubenon Family Resource Center, Ashwaubenon, WI
TEAMMATE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANT
“Thank you so much for your generous donation of $1,000 to Clinic with a Heart.
Support like yours is a big reason it is possible to help make free urgent
health care available in our community.” Clinic with a Heart - Lincoln, NE
“Your support of the Idaho Food bank is deeply appreciated. Because of your help, the Idaho Food bank will be helping needy school children and their families through the Weekend Backpack Program during the 2009-2010 school year. Hunger is a solvable condition – thank you for caring. The Idaho Food bank – Boise, Idaho
SHOPKO TEAMMATE & FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
“Thank you for the generous Shopko Teammate and Family Scholarship award. I’m honored to be selected. This award will help me cover expenses during my first year at UW Madison. I’m excited to be starting my educational journey! - M. Melberg
“Thank you for believing in my dreams and supporting my opportunity at a better life. I cannot demonstrate my gratitude for your support. –D. Radic
THE SHOPKO FOUNDATION CHARITABLE GIVING LIST
SHOPKO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
(20) $2,500 scholarships awarded to Shopko teammates and their dependent children.
TEAMMATE COMMUNITY SERVICE GRANTSOpen to Shopko teammates who volunteer their time for non-profit organizations. Recipients are awarded $1,000 grants (62 teammates received grants in 2009).
UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
In 2009, Shopko teammates pledged over $400,000 to the United Way
organizations in their communities.
GREEN BAY WORK/LIFE GRANTS
GOLDEN APPLE
Partners in Education is a Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce program that recognizes outstanding teachers in the Green Bay area with a Golden Apple Award.
BELLIN FOUNDATION (Bellin Run)
Shopko has been a long time sponsor for this community wide 2-day event including health expo and 10K walk/run race.
ENCOMPASS EARLY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
A not-for-profit organization providing care and education for children in Brown County.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Green Bay Club helps school age youth make better choices and reach their full potential.
BACK TO SCHOOL STORE
This annual program is run by Green Bay’s Service League. The Back to School Store provides school children with school supplies and clothing.
EINSTEIN PROJECT
A non-profit organization that partners with schools to provide support for science education in Wisconsin.
MARCH OF DIMES
Shopko supports the March of Dimes with an annual contribution to the organization’s Walk America event.
LONG TERM COMMITMENTS
BELLIN COLLEGE SHOPKO CAMPUS
Shopko Foundation has committed to $200,000 per year over the next five years to help promote health education in the Green Bay community.
CONCORDIA COLLEGE SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
100,000 grant per year over 10 years to provide a new School of Pharmacy promoting pharmacy education in Mequon, WI.
THE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
Improves how all parents access and receive help, beginning at their babies’ births.
SHOPKO LANDING
Private sponsor of the Green Bay City Deck, a four block boardwalk along the Fox River in downtown Green Bay.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
REBUILDING TOGETHER
Non-profit organization works to assist low-income individuals by making repairs to keep their homes safe & livable.
Shopko also provides extensive support of non-profit organizations in all company locations through internal programs and other funding. |