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THE HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION
Building Better Communities
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE ROAD TRIP
The Home Depot is the underwriting sponsor of the Declaration
of Independence Road Trip, a three-year journey that will give
millions of Americans across the U.S. the chance to see a rare,
original copy of the Declaration of Independence. Our hope is that
by showcasing “America’s birth certificate” for the people, we
can inspire Americans – especially young people – to participate
in civic activism, and above all, to exercise their most important
right: the right to vote. More information about the tour is available
at www.IndependenceRoadTrip.org.
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TEAM DEPOT
In 2002, our Company delivered on its commitment and longstanding
heritage of giving back to the communities where we live and work.
Through Team Depot, our volunteer program, Home Depot associates
contributed more than seven million volunteer hours in 2002.
Following President Bush’s 2002 call to increase national service,
Bob Nardelli issued the same challenge companywide. Our associ-
ates responded enthusiastically by volun-
teering one million more hours than they
did in 2001. The volunteer program
assisted thousands of worthy causes
in our communities.
OLYMPIC JOB OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
The Home Depot is the single largest employer of Olympic hopefuls.
Our Olympic Job Opportunity Program (OJOP) allows our athletes to
train and work part-time while receiving a full-time salary and bene-
fits. During the 2002 Salt Lake City Games, our athlete associates
brought home eight medals from the Winter Olympic and Paralympic
Games. These wins would have placed The Home Depot 12th among
the more than 70 nations who participated. Our Company has expanded
its commitment to the OJOP program and will employ more than
204 athlete associates as we approach the 2004 Olympic Games.
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The Home Depot Foundation, established in 2002, relies on the participation of many corporate
partners. Many of the vendors who help fill The Home Depot’s shelves are also contributing
their dollars to help The Home Depot Foundation improve communities. These companies share
our vision for stronger, healthier neighborhoods in all the communities we serve.