WILMINGTON, MA — Wilmington’s Target (210 Ballardvale Street) recently announced the chain’s nation-wide “Thanks A Billion” campaign to raise funds for public schools.
Wilmington parents have already begun participating, with several telling Wilmington Apple that the program is a very easy way to give money for the Wilmington Public Schools! (NOTE: Wilmington Public Schools is not affiliated with this program.)
Here’s how the program works, per Target’s website:
“Before you say farewell at the end of the school year, say thank you. That’s the message Target’s sending to students and parents everywhere with its Thanks a Billion campaign, which invites guests to honor rock star teachers for all their hard work.
As part of the social campaign, guests are encouraged to share a message of appreciation through Target’s Facebook page or the Thanks a Billion website, honoring a teacher who has made an impact on their life. When a guest submits a note of gratitude (certain terms & conditions apply), Target will donate $25 to the teacher’s school with the opportunity for each school to receive up to $25,000. But here’s the best part: Target won’t stop until it’s given away a grand total of $5 million.
‘Supporting local communities through giving has always been a cornerstone of Target’s business,’ said Laysha Ward, executive vice president & chief corporate social responsibility officer, Target. ‘Thanks a Billion campaign is one way guests can help Target achieve our goal of giving $1 billion for education by the end of 2015 and show gratitude to teachers who help shape and guide students nationwide’.”
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