Chicago News and Notes

March 28, 2011

There are many reasons to celebrate the success of Walmart in Chicago or any other community. This week, we highlight our partnerships with two great charitable organizations, Meals on Wheels Association of America and Dress for Success, hear from local Chicago officials about the six-year fight to bring Walmart to the city and cover the latest local news on Walmart's expansion in Chicago.

 

Mayor Daly Discusses the 6-year Fight to Bring Walmart to Chicago

Hear Mayor Daley, and other local Chicago officials, talk about the six-year fight to bring Walmart to the city.




 

Walmart Chicago in the News

The word is out about our exciting expansion plans for Chicago. We're committed to bringing the benefits Walmart is known for to the city, including the expected 10,000 jobs from this expansion. Read our latest news coverage.

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Fighting Hunger Together

Earlier this week, the Walmart Foundation announced a $5 million grant to Meals On Wheels Association of America to help fight senior hunger in communities across the nation. Through the grant, MOWAA will boost the efforts of Senior Nutrition Programs, organizations that provide critical services to more than six million seniors in the U.S. currently facing the threat of hunger. For more information, please click here.


Concerned about the environment?

Concerned about the environment? We are too. That's why Walmart is leading the way in several initiatives, including landfill waste reduction in California.


Walmart Helps Unemployed Women "Dress for Success"

Dress for Success

We recently celebrated our third annual Dress for Success day of service in New York City with a $2 million donation to the women-focused nonprofit. Read how the donation will help thousands of women across the U.S.

 


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