Concert Series 2008 - 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Celtic Kettle Coffee House
www.celtickettlecoffeehouse.org
Target Communications
(612) 696-3400
CELTIC KETTLE COFFEE HOUSE Receives
Grant from Target for 2008-2009 CONCERT SERIES
HARTLAND, MI (OCTOBER 21, 2008) Celtic Kettle Coffee House today announced a partnership with Target® in recognition of its efforts in improving our community’s culture by bringing a variety of live music concerts and donating a portion of proceeds to Gleaners Food Bank.
This grant will be used to employ local & national musicians, sound system, rent for Hartland Music Hall, tickets, posters, signage printing, website & newsletters.
This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent
of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that translates to more than $3 million every week.
" We are hoping to bring an affordable family oriented venue for our coummunity where you can enjoy good music in a smoke free concert like atmoshphere "
“At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Laysha Ward, vice president, community relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with [nonprofit organization] as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”
Additionally, Target gives through signature programs that are designed to
inspire learning in children and families. Programs include:
• Take Charge of Education®, a school fundraising program;
• Target Field Trip Grants, a program that helps educators bring learning to life
for students through the distribution of grants;
• Ready.Sit.Read!, a program dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of reading in
children at an early age;
• Target House®, which serves as a home away from home for families of children
receiving life-saving treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® in
Memphis;
• Target Volunteers, a program where Target team members and retirees annually
donate more than 350,000 hours of time to more than 7,500 community-
based projects
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at more than 1,600 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today’s best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to
providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences
and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at
Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Target (NYSE:TGT) gives more
than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs.
Since opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.
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