Making the World Better
A
Surfrider Sponsor Story
Written
by SurfWriter Girls Sunny Magdaug and Patti Kishel
Surfrider Foundation sponsor Kohl's is more than a place to find fashions
and housewares. It's a company that wants to make the world a better place.
Founded by Polish immigrant Maxwell
Kohl, who started with a corner grocery store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in
1927, Kohl's opened its first department store in 1962 and has grown into one
of the country's most successful retailing chains.
Kohl's believes in giving back to
the community and protecting the environment. Through its volunteer activities,
corporate contributions and Kohl's Cares program it's bringing people
together and helping to improve lives.
SurfWriter Girls Sunny Magdaug and
Patti Kishel have seen Kohl's associates out in force at charity events in
SoCal.
And at Surfrider's annual Ohana
(family) Day that celebrates togetherness in Seal Beach...
picking up trash and helping to sort
throwaways for recycling.
We love the Kohl's Cares
books and stuffed animals the company sells.
These not only put smiles on
children's faces, but help to encourage reading.
It's great to know that 100% of the
net profit from Kohl’s Cares merchandise goes to support happier and
healthier communities nationwide. Nearly $340 million has been raised.
As part of its commitment to the
environment, Kohl's utilizes sustainable (green) practices that protect our
natural resources, recycles materials, and conserves water. In 2018 Kohl's
received the Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Partner of the Year
Sustained Excellence Award.
Following its corporate mission to
put customers and its communities first, Kohl's is helping others...
and strengthening
the bonds of Ohana that we all share.
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