{"id":141633,"date":"2022-11-29T15:51:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-meijer-team-gives-program-donates-nearly-6-million-in-first-two-years\/"},"modified":"2022-11-29T17:00:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-29T21:00:01","slug":"el-programa-meijer-team-gives-dona-casi-6-millones-en-los-primeros-dos-anos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/el-programa-meijer-team-gives-dona-casi-6-millones-en-los-primeros-dos-anos\/","title":{"rendered":"Meijer Team Gives Program Donates Nearly $6 Million in First Two Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>Expanded program empowers Meijer team members to select, donate\u00a0<\/i><i>to 500+ nonprofits in their communities for the second year<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 29, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Following the success of its inaugural Meijer Team Gives program in 2021 that empowered store and distribution facility team members to select nonprofits meaningful to them for a <span class=\"xn-money\">$2.8 million<\/span> donation, the Midwest retailer expanded it this year to engage even more team members and make an even bigger impact in the communities it serves. In 2022, the Meijer Team Gives program will donate <span class=\"xn-money\">$3 million<\/span> to more than 500 nonprofits chosen by Meijer team members, bringing the combined 2-year total to nearly <span class=\"xn-money\">$6 million<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg78beleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg78beleft\" title=\"Meijer Team Gives program donates $3 million to more than 500 nonprofits chosen by Meijer team members in 2022, bringing combined 2-year total to nearly $6 million.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1957178\/MeijerTeamGives.jpg\" alt=\"Meijer Team Gives program donates $3 million to more than 500 nonprofits chosen by Meijer team members in 2022, bringing combined 2-year total to nearly $6 million.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Meijer cares about the communities we serve, and our team members are the face of that commitment in our stores every day,&#8221; Meijer President &amp; CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Rick Keyes<\/span> said. &#8220;We&#8217;re humbled to see our team members&#8217; passion and support for these amazing nonprofits through Meijer Team Gives, because they are the core of who we are as a company.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During Meijer Team Gives, each store and distribution facility is given <span class=\"xn-money\">$10,000<\/span> to donate to one nonprofit or split between two in the community. Team members at each location work together to identify the local nonprofits meaningful to them and the communities they serve. This year, the retailer extended the program to include six new stores that opened in 2022, as well as its Team Member Resource Groups to make an even bigger impact.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, seven Meijer stores \u2013 <span class=\"xn-location\">Howard, Wis.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Lansing, Mich.<\/span>, Rivertown Market in <span class=\"xn-location\">Detroit<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Warsaw, Ind.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Manistee, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Royal Oak, Mich.<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Cold Springs<\/span>, Ky. \u2013 that exemplified the retailer&#8217;s commitment to community last year were given an extra <span class=\"xn-money\">$5,000<\/span> each this year to donate to another nonprofit of their choice.<\/p>\n<p>In <span class=\"xn-location\">Muskegon, Mich.<\/span>, the entire store team voted by secret ballot, and ultimately chose to donate to The Child Abuse Council of <span class=\"xn-location\">Muskegon County<\/span>, as well as <span class=\"xn-person\">Heaven Can Wait<\/span>, a pet rescue dedicated to rescuing, re-homing and providing spay and neuter options.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We saw so much interest in volunteerism last year after the inaugural Meijer Team Gives, and it was amazing to see the way that our team members became involved with the organizations we chose, so we hope to spur similar interest this year,&#8221; Fruitport Meijer Store Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Tom Agrillo<\/span> said. &#8220;The best part of bringing Meijer Team Gives back for a second year was seeing the program&#8217;s growth, alongside the anticipation of our team members who were not only looking forward to it but even researching local organizations in their free time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The <span class=\"xn-location\">Westfield, Ind.<\/span> Meijer, north of <span class=\"xn-location\">Indianapolis<\/span>, chose a nonprofit called Student Impact for their donation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve donated to them several times now because they make such a big impact on students here in <span class=\"xn-location\">Westfield<\/span>,&#8221; Store Director <span class=\"xn-person\">Chad Clark<\/span> said. &#8220;The organization is mostly run by volunteers, and they give safety and stability for kids with nowhere else to go. It&#8217;s such a great example of how our community rallies together to take care of each other, and our team members are so honored to be able to continue supporting their mission.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The organization will use the funds to help with their mission of providing a safe and consistent environment, as well as meals and activities for students in the community.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our afterschool programming and special events would not be possible without the help and support from <span class=\"xn-person\">Chad Clark<\/span> and his team at Meijer,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Danyele Easterhaus<\/span>, Executive Director of Student Impact of <span class=\"xn-location\">Westfield<\/span>. &#8220;The team at Meijer really believes in our mission, and their financial support through Meijer Team Gives, as well as gift cards throughout the year enables us to provide more mentorship for the kids in our community, which builds trust and relationships and makes our community a better place.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>About Meijer:<\/b>\u00a0Meijer is a <span class=\"xn-location\">Grand Rapids, Mich.<\/span>-based retailer that operates 499 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Express locations throughout <span class=\"xn-location\">Michigan<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Indiana<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Illinois<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Kentucky<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Wisconsin<\/span>. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the &#8220;one-stop shopping&#8221; concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3721088-1&amp;h=2506340034&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.meijer.com%2F&amp;a=www.meijer.com.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.meijer.com.<\/a>\u00a0Follow Meijer on Twitter\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3721088-1&amp;h=2932379501&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMeijer&amp;a=%40twitter.com%2FMeijer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@twitter.com\/Meijer<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3721088-1&amp;h=4290726946&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMeijerPR&amp;a=%40twitter.com%2FMeijerPR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@twitter.com\/MeijerPR<\/a>\u00a0or become a fan at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3721088-1&amp;h=4062582382&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fmeijer&amp;a=www.facebook.com%2Fmeijer.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.facebook.com\/meijer.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg36b0left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg36b0left\" title=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates 241 supercenters throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the \u201cone-stop shopping\u201d concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3721088-1&amp;h=2423392864&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1957178%2FMeijerTeamGives.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F1957178%2FMeijerTeamGives.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1957178\/MeijerTeamGives.jpg<\/a><br \/>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3721088-1&amp;h=3652225257&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F773739%2FMeijer_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/773739\/Meijer_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  Meijer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><i>Expanded program empowers Meijer team members to select, donate\u00a0<\/i><i>to 500+ nonprofits in their communities for the second year<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 29, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Following the success of its inaugural Meijer Team Gives program in 2021 that empowered store and distribution facility team members to select nonprofits meaningful to them for a <span class=\"xn-money\">$2.8 million<\/span> donation, the Midwest retailer expanded it this year to engage even&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":141634,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-141633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interes-humano"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=141633"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141633\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":141641,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/141633\/revisions\/141641"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/141634"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=141633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=141633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=141633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}