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Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) announced a $100,000 cash donation toward hurricane relief efforts along the East Coast. Kohl’s is providing this donation to the American Red Cross, which is delivering vital emergency supplies and services in the impacted areas.

In addition to a financial contribution, Kohl’s is encouraging its associates to volunteer in support of relief efforts through Kohl’s volunteer program. In recognition of volunteer hours, Kohl’s will donate additional corporate grants to the nonprofit organizations being supported by Kohl’s volunteer efforts. The company is also providing support to Kohl’s associates who have been significantly impacted by the storm.

“The hurricane has had a devastating impact on many of our associates and customers and we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to those families affected by the destructive storm. Kohl’s has a history of supporting communities, and we hope our cash donation to the American Red Cross will help families in this time of need,” said Jen Johnson, Kohl’s vice president of corporate communications. “We are also extremely proud of our associate volunteers who will lend a helping hand by donating their time to the impacted communities.”

Kohl’s volunteers assist a variety of nonprofit organization year-round. Through Kohl’s volunteer program, more than 1 million associates have donated nearly 4 million hours of their time since 2001, and Kohl’s has donated more than $112 million to the nonprofit organizations served. This program is part of Kohl’s overall philanthropic platform, Kohl’s Cares®, which is committed to supporting children’s health initiatives nationwide.

To inquire about coordinating a Kohl’s Volunteer Program event, contact your local Kohl’s store and ask to speak with the store manager about the event. Find your nearest Kohl’s by visiting Corporate.Kohls.com.

About Kohl’s

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading specialty department store with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, the company offers amazing national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and inspiring shopping experiences in-store, online at Kohls.com and via mobile devices. Committed to its communities, Kohl’s has raised nearly $300 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For additional information about Kohl’s philanthropic and environmental initiatives, visit http://www.Kohls.com/Cares. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.

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