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https://t.co/y4lCOd4HsH represents the philanthropic efforts of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. For customer service: @WalmartHelp
Bentonville, Arkansas
Joined October 2009
The Walmart Foundation commits $100,000 in cash grants to the @RedCross and the @salarmyeds in response to the recent string of tornadoes impacting the southern region including Texas, Tennessee and Arkansas.
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Walmart and the Walmart Foundation pledged support for @taaforg, a critical convener and funder working to to accelerate opportunity in the AAPI community and fight increasing instances of anti-AAPI discrimination and hate.
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Thank you to @WalmartInc @dbiconnect @crystalbridges and @JBHuntDrivers for their work to bring The Wall That Heals - Vietnam Veterans War Memorial to Northwest Arkansas over the Memorial Day weekend.
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For 1 in 7 Americans, hunger is a daily struggle. Join us and @feedingamerica to help #FightHunger:
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Easy. #Free. Tax Filing Online. What could be simpler? Visit http://t.co/vqoAqTkxAk today to file your #taxes @MyFreeTaxes. #nonprofit.
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.Every action counts when combating food insecurity in local communities. That's why the Walmart Foundation, today, announced nearly $4 million to @BrighterBites and @Texas_Hunger to help end hunger in Texas.
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Welcome to - our new brand for the combined philanthropic efforts of Walmart and the Walmart Foundation. Check back for updates on the work we're doing to create positive, lasting change.
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Inclusion builds stronger communities, that’s why we are providing @WelcomingUSA with a $1 million grant to accelerate work led by communities across the country to promote belonging and #inclusion @WeAreUpswell #upswell2019
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Filed your 2013 #taxes yet? Only four days to #TaxDay, are you ready? Get it done now @MyFreeTaxes & file for #FREE
http://t.co/9WTID6vg7M.
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Weeks after tornadoes hit our home state, we continue to work with @Arkansasgov, @SarahHuckabee & local leaders to donate essential supplies. The Walmart Foundation made grants to @ArkRedCross, @nbcusa_inc & @CityLittleRock's Cares Fund to help our neighbors recover.
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We have a long history of supporting diversity and inclusion, and we are pleased to support the Smithsonian National Museum of African History and Culture as they continue to build out programs to advance their mission.
Today we announced a $5M investment in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Learn more about how we’re playing a role in supporting @NMAAHC:
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"Productive, engaged employees working in roles in which their skills are best being used is what everyone is aiming for. " The Walmart Foundation's @GayatriAgnew shares her thoughts on human capital strategy.
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Thank you @GovAbbott for your support of our work with @wfsdallas and the great things we'll do together ensuring Texans have the upskilling opportunities to gain increasing economic mobility.
Grateful to the @WalmartOrg for their generous investment in the Texas workforce. Together, we will continue to expand economic prosperity in the Lone Star State and ensure a brighter future for all Texans.
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We’re excited to announce $420K in grants to seven Seattle-area non-profits to help #fighthunger!
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We are so pleased to make the first round of grants from our Center of Racial Equity and support these incredible organizations that are working to advance racial equity in communities across the U.S.
In June, we committed to contributing $100 million to address racial disparities through our Center for Racial Equity. Today, we are awarding grants to 16 nonprofits. Read more:
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Announcing two new grants to help improve farmer livelihoods in India. $4.5 million will allow Tanager and PRADAN to scale efforts to help farmers earn more from improved output and fair market access, benefitting 60,000 farmers, including <50,000 women.
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We had an awesome day supporting #veterans and #healthyeating initiatives in Texas with $130K in grants.
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We recently sat down with @StevenCPreston, CEO of @GoodwillIntl , to discuss the organization's focus on training and #upskilling and to find out what he's learned during his first 6 months on the job.
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We are proud to announce that the Walmart Foundation is supporting @HireHeroesUSA with a $1 million grant to empower U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. #veterans #militaryspouses Learn more:
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Today, Walmart associates and @IMC_Worldwide made ~1,500 kits for communities affected by a disaster. #WalmartShares
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Thank you, @WalmartOrg for providing a cash donation to the PdNCF’s El Paso Victims Relief Fund in order to address the community’s urgent need. El Paso community are grateful for Walmart’s support during this extremely difficult time. Donate here:
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Today, we announce funding to 10 #WorkforceDevelopment Boards who will help us #ReimagineRetail.
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Walmart's VP of Philanthropy @jgehrk discusses how we deliver #purpose at scale with @JohnDonvan @AtlanticLIVE #AtlanticCSR
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5th graders in Tuba City, AZ are growing healthy food champions, and food for their lunch line, thanks to a student-led project and training by @AmeriCorps and @FoodCorps. 🥗
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Yesterday Texas associates showed their support for four local non-profits with Foundation State Giving grants all helping #FightHunger.
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As Chile rebuilds after devastating wildfires, @Walmart__Chile and @WalmartOrg are here to help. Walmart Chile associates have donated more than 22,000 products to first responders and the Walmart Foundation has recommended a grant to @TECHOChile.
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Sharing our support for the El Paso community. #ElPasoStrong.
Thank you @walmartorg for your contribution to the El Paso Victims’ Fund. Donations:
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We're a proud supporter of @4H's Healthy Habits program and excited to see the #4HFreshChefs cookbook available for download. So many delicious and healthy recipes. Check it out!
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Proud to support the 48 Fellows for #UpSwell2020. Learn more about these incredible frontline, nonprofit leaders 👇.
#Upswell2020 is just 2 days away! We are so grateful for our sponsor for funding 48 Fellows from Pittsburgh and Chicago. Learn more about the Fellows and join us for @weareupswell to hear from these leaders:
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Win $50k to fight childhood hunger in your community. Here's how: http://t.co/KsMzM07y
#GoldenSpark.
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This Memorial Day and every day, we recognize the importance of meaningfully honoring and remembering our nation's fallen soldiers and their families. Learn more about our efforts to support organizations ensuring these stories live on:
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A $50k grant will allow a Vancouver, #WA, clinic to continue to provide dental care in their community: http://t.co/cxfpS1Co7H.
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We're proud to support @BGCA_Clubs in Indian Country to deliver nutrition education for Native children http://t.co/eWiqH0xkof
#GreatFutures.
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Congrats to @HHHNashville, @NashvilleRescue, and @TNCHILDRENSHOME on your well-deserved grants! Your hard work deserved to be recognized.
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Walmart #ClimateHero @KathleenForGood will join other global sustainability leaders in highlighting how women are taking #ClimateAction & making a positive difference in their communities. Tune in tomorrow at 10:15am EST @environmentca @ec_minister: .
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Thank you, @RealHughJackman, for helping us #FightHunger at our Bentonville event this past weekend! http://t.co/wnBDU6cV5k.
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How do we get to a more data-driven ecosystem for frontline workers? New report from @DigitalPromise offers 7 key recommendations on how to get there. #upskill #adultedu.
Having the right data will equip frontline workers with the agency and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future: #adultedu #upskill @WalmartGiving
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Good luck, @employment_tech investee @careacademyco at @MIT_IIC Grand Prize Gala for #upskilling caregivers to tackle future #healthcare needs thru #mobilelearning. Tech can close #EmploymentOpportunityGap for millions of low-income adults @WorldEd
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On this #InternationalWomensDay, we're releasing a new report about advancing economic prosperity for women smallholder farmers. Read about the barriers these women face and the ways we’re supporting our grantees to create opportunities for them.
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The Walmart Foundation is supporting the growth and development of women-led Farmer Producer Organizations to unlock additional income sources for rural women through projects like 'PROWFIT' and 'LEAP' with @PRADAN_India.
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We're joining 12+ companies to create pathways to meaningful employment for young Americans http://t.co/JtMjAyypLz
#100kOpportunities.
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Every safe mile counts! Our drivers completed 2.2 million safe driving miles -donating $447,743.74 to @CMNHospitals!
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.Check out the new @WorkforceEdTech tools repository for the most impactful technologies to accelerate adult #learning, #employment, and #career advancement. #futureofwork
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“My challenge for those of you in roles of decision-making and philanthropy is, who are you emailing back? Who are you calling? Whose calls are you taking? Every single one of us can do more, but we can’t change anything unless we do it together.” @GayatriAgnew.
Inspiring #JFFHorizons talk on day 4 about working intentionally at the intersection of corporate, non-profit and individual action to drive more just communities. @DanetteHoward16 Charles Fields of @IrvineFdn @hpennington_ and @GayatriAgnew
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Want to know what grantees @WorldEdUS and #employmenttechnologyfund are up to? Check out this blog and join a webinar to learn about how they are using the newest technologies like @neprisapp to improve the educational and employment outcomes of adults.
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As part of our Retail Opportunity Initiative, @jgehrk along with @HickforCo announced a $4 million grant to the @the_cwdc from @WalmartInc for retail advancement opportunities through training and upskilling.
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Thank you customers AND associates!! We are #BetterTogether.
Thanks to the generosity of @Walmart customers, their max matching contribution for Hurricane Relief has been reached. Thank you!
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El Pasoans give back to the community they love – and we want to help. Find out how you can get involved. #ElPasoStrong .
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You don't have to pay a #tax preparer to help you file your taxes! Go to @MyFreeTaxes & file #FREE online! http://t.co/xqvEPT1b7l
@unitedway.
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.@kathleenforgood leading a discussion @COF with @natgeo, @worldresources and @NRDC, on the complexity of climate solutions and where philanthropy can help #leadingtogether
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@walmartgiving ’s own @jgehrk is at #NFMeeting to celebrate the extraordinary collaboration that led to a decade of changed lives. #Wkdev #philanthropy. Learn more ->
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As part of our very own Health and Wellness Giving Day, Walmart Neighborhood Markets commit to award >$1 million to local orgs in their communities. Proud to support local health and wellness causes that matter most to our customers & associates. #HWGivingDay #Walmart.
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Check out the new Opportunity Chat and hear @angjack from @newprofit and @JoshuaSparks606 from @WalmartOrg discuss the Future of Work Grand Challenge,#FOWGC
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Excited to help fund @newprofit Profit to launch a Future of Work Grand Challenge with @XPRIZE and @SolveMIT to identify innovative programs to rapidly upskill to build an equitable recovery.
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.@agarwaledu shares - when it comes to competency, higher-ed degrees & microcredentials are perceived as #equal. Check out more findings like this from a recent @edXonline survey on #upskilling.
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We’ve been helping our associates & neighbors in Wynne, AR, after the devastating tornadoes last weekend. As Walmart & the Walmart Foundation work with local organizations to donate essential supplies, the Walmart Mobile Relief Kitchen is onsite to help feed the community. 💙
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Operation Homefront has a long history of supporting military families & we’re honored to continue to help them further their mission with this $250k grant. #veterans #militaryfamilies #GivingStrength #SparkKindness.
Thank you @Walmart for your generous grant of $250,000 that will help military families to be strong, stable, and secure in the communities that they have worked so hard to protect. Read more #GivingStrength #SparkKindness
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On March 1, @ywcautah received a grant to support vital research conducted by the Women in the Economy Commission.
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Exciting!
This is huge! Announcing a $4.8M grant from @Walmart to launch #RetailCareerAdvancement program in Jacksonville, FL
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Thrilled to announce that our own @DanielleSGoonan was accepted to @COF_’s #CareerPathways leadership program. #DEI
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Exciting day with families in Chesapeake, VA to highlight the Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore Food Bank and the work being done to #fighthunger @Nextdoor @Feedingamerica @FoodbankSEVA @WTKR3
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As part of our goal to make responsible recruitment the norm across supply chains, we are pleased to support the efforts of @RBAllianceOrg to promote safe worker migration and transform recruitment practices.
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Can @Walmart and @WalmartGiving achieve a zero waste future? Hear more about our goals and progress
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Prepared cities = strong cities. How #PreparedTogether helps cities get there: @CitiesofService
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1 in 6 Americans won't know where their next meal is coming from in.the next year. http://t.co/p9BAlVb0
#endhunger #goldenspark.
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We're here to help those impacted by the Texas Panhandle wildfires. 💛 The Walmart Foundation will grant $250k to the Hutchinson County United Way to support relief efforts. Walmart also donated gift cards to local orgs and hosted @OpBBQRelief & @ITDRC at our Borger, TX store.
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Many thanks last week to Mattamuskeet Fresh Produce, the local police and @NCEmergency for helping our associates from Greenville, Elizabeth City, Morehead City and New Bern deliver more than $50k in donated supplies to Ocracoke. #HurricaneDorian.
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Immersive experiences are an essential component of learning in the future – for both work and fun. Walmart is proud to sponsor the immersive learning landscape analysis conducted by @jfftweets
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The #JobDataExchange can help the #education community establish a deep connection to business, and better understand what they need and the kinds of skill sets that they're looking for, in real time.
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The Walmart Foundation supports nonprofits like @globalgreen with programs to decrease #FoodWaste .
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@Isellhomesindc The application period is closed which is why there's a code request. Please submit on Feb. 1 when the new cycle opens. Thanks.
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We’re working with 11 national nonprofits to help kids & families start the school year with access to healthy food:
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Thank you for the work you do in providing access to food for people in your community.
Big thanks to @Walmart, the Walmart Foundation, & the Collaborative for fresh produce🍉for supporting the Food Bank RGV in the fight against summer hunger! . #FeedingAmerica
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We're proud of #Walmart driver Willie Lugo, who cut his long, curly hair & beard to raise $1,500 for @CMNHospitals! http://t.co/4bLdKRlv5k.
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Walmart recently launched Spark Good to support local communities & nonprofits. With nonprofit resources like registries & round ups so customers can easily give back to the causes they care about, it's the perfect time to join the Spark Good community. 💙
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The #BelongingBarometer report, funded in part by the Walmart Foundation, aims to raise awareness of the importance of #belonging in society and introduces a new tool for measuring belonging across life settings: family, friends, workplace, local communities and the nation.
Over Zero and the Center for Inclusion and Belonging at the American Immigration Council are excited to announce the launch of “The Belonging Barometer: The State of Belonging in America.” . Find the full #BelongingBarometer report 👇
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Check out the newly launched Rural Opportunity Map from @Ruralinno that will enable stakeholders, local leaders, investors and donors identify opportunity in rural areas.
Thrilled to launch our Rural Opportunity Map at the #OpportunityProject in D.C. today! The Rural Opportunity Map is a data visualization tool that shows local and national stakeholders the opportunities available in rural America.
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Change begins by raising the bar. Take a look at @foe_us’s new Bee-Friendly Retailer Scorecard for how 25 of the largest U.S. food retailers are protecting pollinators from pesticides, including @Walmart. #SavetheBees #regenerative.
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Here's the full story of Chef Rob Nelson visiting the @safoodbank: #fighthunger @Nextdoor @NeighborsTable @FeedingAmerica @RealSimple
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“The power of Walmart comes from its associates and its customers…when we work together, there is no stopping us as a force for good, ” Kabir Kumar, senior director of community @WalmartOrg #upswell2019 @weareupswell
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Tune in to the Women Kicking It On Climate Summit at 10:15am EST as our very own #ClimateHero @KathleenForGood highlights how sustainability investments benefit businesses and the environment #sharedvalue. Check it out: .
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Thanks SkillRise for all the work you do to elevate the importance of digital skills. Check out more of their work at
SkillRise is made possible by @WalmartOrg. Learn more about their giving here: #SkillRise #AdultEdu #Walmart.
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As part of our support of @employment_tech, we are excited about the fund’s newest investment in @careacademyco mobile tools to #upskill adults for careers in #caregiving and #eldercare .
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Walmart and Sam's Club associates, customers and members support Albany children's hospital
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Congrats to grantee @CPLCdotORG on a successful Maryvale #jobfair in #Phoenix. Great to be one of your partners! Nearly 600 people attended w/ 60 employers and 15 resource providers present. Shout out to our 15 associates who volunteered to ensure the fair was a success!
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Unlock Potential – made possible by @WalmartInc through the Center for Racial Equity – will help employers learn how they can create meaningful opportunities to break the cycle of incarceration for at-risk youth. Learn more:
Meaningful career opportunities can shut down the poverty-to-prison pipeline – and employers can help. That’s why we’re launching #UnlockPotential today at @sxsw with @PersevereNow and @WalmartInc. Get involved: #SXSW2022
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Rural, small-scale farmers in Southern Mexico will soon gain market access to a large-scale consumer base in a new groundbreaking project “Rural Entrepreneurs: Connecting Field to Table” with @Heifer. Read more here:.
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Today, #UnlockPotential, funded through the @WalmartOrg Center for Racial Equity, announced the start of pilots in several communities. UP works with businesses to create career opportunities for young people at risk of entering the justice system.
📣 Check out the #UnlockPotential pilot sites!. Supported by @WalmartOrg, @AmFamInstitute, @benandjerrys, @Delta, @GreystonBakery, @SamsClub, @GoodwillCols, and @nationwidekids will be kicking off their intentional hiring in cities across the country. (1/3)
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Sharing news about an ambitious, yet complex effort underway to empower the American worker/learner through the #JobsDataExchange. #education
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Walmart Foundation is excited to join @FoundationFar to support @WWFNews to track and reduce #FoodWaste at the farm.
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.@equitablefoods is well-positioned to drive collaboration and problem solving in Mexico for produce farmers. Learn more about how we’re supporting their work.
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.Excited to see @eddesignlab's new #UpSkillSA design challenge with @goodwillsa + @PACPR (@Alamocolleges1) announced today! #leadingtogether to help incumbent workers find pathways to #upskill
Today we’re announcing the #UpSkillSA! design challenge with @goodwillsa + @PACPR (@AlamoColleges1)! 56% of TX labor market is middle skilled jobs. Only 42% of workers are middle skilled. Incumbent workers need pathways to #upskill.
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It was all hands on deck at @foodbanktucson for our #AZ Day of Giving where we presented $86K to #Tucson non-profits. http://t.co/Q7OJhJGQTd.
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Our #backtoschool grants will help #FightHunger for more than 6.4 million children struggling w/ hunger in the U.S:
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