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17
At TJX, giving back to the communities in which we
work and live is part of who we are.With children and
families at the center of our charitable giving and volunteer
activities, we supported over 1,000 nonprofit organizations
in 2004. Over 31,000 Associates donated to The United
Way, and Associates participated in many charitable activ-
ities throughout the year.
In response to the tragic earthquake and tsunami in the
Indian Ocean, we undertook a Company-wide effort to
support the relief efforts.We made significant donations to
the American Red Cross, the Canadian Red Cross, and the
Disasters Emergency Committee in the U.K. We also con-
ducted in-store and online campaigns to assist with disaster
relief, and Associates across TJX made contributions through
our stores, distribution centers and offices.
In 2004, T.J. Maxx marked its 20th year supporting
Save the Children as Marshalls continued to support the
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Family
Violence Prevention Fund. HomeGoods continued to focus
on the Jimmy Fund, A.J. Wright continued to work with
the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and Bob’s Stores
initiated a relationship with Special Olympics. Sunshine
Dreams for Kids, a Canadian organization dedicated to
making dreams come true for children with severe physical
disabilities and life-threatening illnesses, continued to
be the focus for Winners and HomeSense.T.K. Maxx con-
tinued to support NCH, which assists vulnerable children
and their families in the U.K., and conducted a very suc-
cessful ‘GiveGet’ campaign to benefit Cancer Research UK.
As of 2004’s year end, we have hired approximately
45,000 individuals from the welfare system since 1997
through our Welfare-to-Work Program.Through our TJXtra!®
program, we continued to raise awareness among Associates,
their families and friends, about helpful government benefits.
Cultural diversity remains a top priority, which we support
through our hiring programs, community outreach and our
Minority and Women-Owned Suppliers program.
A Giving Spirit
Save the Children/Michael Bisceglie