Target’s mission is to be the preferred shopping destination for its guests by delivering outstanding value, continuous innovation, and an exceptional guest experience. Target is a company that values its team and guests and delivers both an amazing experience in the store while also serving its communities.

“Target strives to lead an engaged team that not only impacts our guests, but our communities as well,” said Argyle Nelson, Store Team Leader, Target. “From making over libraries to feeding the hungry, Target team members make a huge impact across the country both in and out of our stores, and that’s a legacy we can all be proud of.”

Target is focused on its partnership and support of United Way year-round; however the month of June is dedicated company-wide to the education and active involvement in making changes for the community through United Way.

Hazel Branch, Executive Team Leader for the Las Vegas Meadows Target explained how as the store’s community captain she has the opportunity to partner with United to find worthy families to sponsor throughout the year. “I give to the United Way because it’s a great opportunity to bring joy to families, especially children, who may not be as fortunate as us.”

“Through our partnership with United Way, we were able to adopt a single mom and her twin boys for the holidays! It was so much fun seeing the kids’ eyes light up as they opened up the presents that our store gave them,” said Hazel.

The Store Team Leader at the Las Vegas Far Northwest Target, Heather Gray, explained that Target is actively encouraging employee participation through volunteer events and giving team members the opportunity to contribute to United Way to help impact lives.

Last year’s total contributions from Las Vegas Target stores were over $56,264. In 2012, the nationwide total Target contribution to United Way was over $12 million, with Target volunteer hours totaling over 182,000 hours to United Way.

“As a community captain for my store it is very exciting to participate in community events and programs that strengthen my city and to see those students, families and individuals benefit from our volunteering efforts,” said Tom Davies, Executive Team Leader Las Vegas Boca Park Target.“Target has provided an avenue for our team members to extend service to our schools, educational services and local events. It is a privilege to work for a company that is committed to community.”