Harris Teeter Invites Shoppers, Associates to Donate to Support Our Troops; Campaign Raised $4.6 Million for the USO Since 2012
MATTHEWS, N.C. (PRWEB) May 01, 2018 -- Harris Teeter announced today the launch of its seventh annual Support Our Troops donation card campaign along with its first Support Our Troops Round Up campaign, both benefiting the USO.
The donation card campaign will run in all Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland and Delaware stores throughout the month of May. The round up campaign will run in all North Carolina stores from May 1- July 31. The campaign is held in honor of Military Appreciation Month and in support of active duty military and their families, as well as wounded service members, those transitioning back to civilian life, and families of the fallen.
"Harris Teeter is proud to partner with the USO to show support of our current and former service members, as well as their families," said Danna Robinson, communication manager for Harris Teeter. "We are thankful for the involvement of our valued associates and loyal shoppers who continuously support the good works of the USO."
Harris Teeter shoppers and associates in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington D.C., Maryland and Delaware will be invited to make $1, $3 or $5 donations to Support Our Troops at checkout. Shoppers and associates in North Carolina will be invited, for the first time, to donate by rounding up their transaction to the nearest whole dollar.
The company gives 100 percent of these donations to local USO centers to help keep America’s service members connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. The USO acts as an extended family for our nation’s military by delivering valuable programs, morale-boosting services, engaging entertainment and a touch of home through more than 200 locations worldwide.
“We look forward to growing and strengthening our partnership with Harris Teeter,” said Michael Hoar, USO vice president of corporate alliances. “Since 2012, Harris Teeter and its community of employees and shoppers have shown the USO, and our mission, tremendous support and together we will continue to serve as a Force Behind the Forces.”
In 2017, the Support Our Troops campaign raised $1 million; bringing the total donated since 2012 to more than $4.6 million.
About the USO
The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. At hundreds of locations worldwide, we are united in our commitment to connect our service members and their families through countless acts of caring, comfort, and support. The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. Our programs, services and entertainment tours are made possible by the American people, support of our corporate partners and the dedication of our volunteers and staff. To join us in this important mission, and to learn more about the USO, please visit uso.org.
Danna Robinson, Harris Teeter, +1 704.844.3904, [email protected]
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