On the sixth day of its "12 Days of Giving" holiday campaign, Walmart is awarding$110,000to 11 nonprofits that are making an extraordinary effort to support troops, military families and veterans in their local communities.The Soldiers' Angels from Williston received $10,000 in this round of giving.
Over twelve consecutive days, Walmart will award a total of$1.5 millionto 140 organizations across the country that are providing basic needs and services such as food, shelter, clothing and medical care. Organizations receiving grants today are featured on Walmart's Live Better tab on Facebook. The organizations serve communities in:District of Columbia, Delaware,California,New York,Florida,Oregon,Texas,Washington,Oklahoma,North CarolinaandVermont.
"We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to those who serve or have served in our country's military, as well as to the families of those individuals." saidSylvia Mathews Burwell, president of the Walmart Foundation. "Whether protecting our freedoms in foreign fields or making contributions here at home, the value these men and women bring to the American workforce and our way of life is beyond measure. We are truly honored to provide grants this holiday season to local organizations that support our military and veterans."
Walmart's November call for submissions resulted in more than 21,677 nominations from Facebook users who submitted descriptions of each nonprofit's impact in its local community. Submissions were initially reviewed by Walmart associates from across the company and then a panel from the Walmart Foundation selected the winning organizations.
One of the winning organizations, Operation Homefront Oklahoma/Arkansas, serves its community by providing food and financial assistance to military families and wounded warriors. The organization also works to prevent homelessness among young military families and combat veterans.
The organizations being spotlighted today for "Supporting Our Military and Veterans" include:
Nonprofit Name
City
State
Grant Amount
A Soldier's Smile
Miami
FL
$10,000
Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans, Inc.
Wilmington
DE
$10,000
Homefront America
San Juan Capistrano
CA
$10,000
Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
New York
NY
$10,000
National Veterans Homeless Support, Inc.
Mims
FL
$10,000
Operation Homefront Oregon
Portland
OR
$10,000
Operation Homefront Texas
San Antonio
TX
$10,000
Operation Homefront Washington
Seattle
WA
$10,000
Operation Homefront Oklahoma/Arkansas
Lawton
OK
$10,000
Purple Heart Homes
Statesville
NC
$10,000
Soldiers' Angels
Williston
VT
$10,000
About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committed to helping people live better through philanthropic efforts. By operating globally and giving back locally, Walmart is uniquely positioned to address the needs of the communities it serves and make a significant social impact within its core areas of giving: Hunger Relief and Nutrition, Sustainability, Workforce Opportunity and Women's Economic Empowerment. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are leading the fight against hunger inthe United Stateswith a$2 billioncommitment through 2015. To date, Walmart has donated more than 1 billion pounds of food to those in need across the country. To learn more about Walmart's giving, visithttp://foundation.walmart.com/.
SOURCEBENTONVILLE, Ark.,Dec. 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.