Kohl's Continues Mental Health Support with $200,000 Donation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Wisconsin
Partnership supports the expansion of youth programming, trauma-informed training, and the creation of a new mental health support group in the
“Kohl's is proud to extend our partnership with NAMI Southeast Wisconsin to further the impactful mental health work they are doing to improve the lives of
Kohl’s support of NAMI Southeast Wisconsin will help fund:
- Training for NAMI staff and volunteers on trauma-informed practices
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Development of new partnerships in the
Milwaukee area to help build mental health programming for local nonprofits and deepen overall impact in the community -
Expansion of
The Lighthouse Project in schools, which provides support, system navigation and education for families in crisis -
Distribution of the NAMI Ending the Silence presentation to additional
Milwaukee County high schools -
Research for and creation of a mental health support group for BIPOC women, serving a key need in the
Milwaukee area - Delivery of Compassion Resilience Toolkit classes to support parents within communities of color and provide the skills necessary to build strength and empathy, manage daily stressors and avoid burnout
“NAMI Southeast Wisconsin exists to address the unmet and growing mental health needs of the communities we serve. We have a responsibility to critically evaluate how we are delivering on this mission promise and to seek and find new ways to reach those who need our services,” said
Since 2022, Kohl’s has committed more than
Kohl’s Ongoing Commitment to Mental Health
Kohl’s support of mental well-being stretches beyond its hometown to families and communities nationwide through national partnerships with
In addition to Kohl’s support of mental health, the retailer has also given nearly
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About Kohl’s
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer. With more than 1,100 stores in 49 states and the online convenience of Kohls.com and the Kohl's App, Kohl's offers amazing national and private brands at incredible savings for families nationwide. Kohl’s is committed to progress in its diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, and the company's environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) stewardship. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.
About NAMI Southeast Wisconsin
NAMI Southeast Wisconsin’s mission is to inspire the hope of recovery and deepen the understanding of mental health conditions for individuals, families, and communities. In 2023, NAMI Southeast provided services from a lived experience perspective, free of charge, for more than 14,000 people across
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