Monday, February 08, 2010
The Walmart Foundation and CARE Launch Women's Empowerment Initiative in Bangladesh Factories
The Walmart Foundation and CARE launched today a women’s empowerment program that will provide 2,500 female factory workers in Bangladesh's apparel sector with long-term, sustainable means of improving their standard of living and working environments through workplace skills and literacy training.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Walmart Foundation Tax Preparation Partnership Expects to Yield More Than $1 Billion in Tax Savings for Consumers
The Walmart Foundation, United Way Worldwide, One Economy Corporation and National Disability Institute (NDI) have partnered to bring free tax preparation and filing services to consumers nationwide. The initiative will also help educate consumers, and provide free preparation and filing for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a federal income tax credit of which many are unaware.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Walmart Donates $600,000 in Response to Haiti Earthquake
In response to the recent tragic earthquake in Haiti, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation relief efforts stands at more than $1 million. Walmart associates and customers globally have contributed more than $2.2 million to date.