Dollar General Announces Ongoing Support of Jacksonville Community
01 Septiembre 2023 - 1:00PM
Business Wire
Dollar General today announced its ongoing support for the DG
family and the greater Jacksonville community following Saturday’s
tragedy, including initial resource commitments as well as plans to
continue evaluating how it can best support employees, the victims’
families and the greater Jacksonville community.
In addition to the ongoing counseling resources and the
financial support provided and available directly to the victims’
families, Dollar General pledges a total of more than $2.5 million
to efforts and organizations focused on healing and hope for
Jacksonville. The Company also is working towards extending
counseling services to the broader community.
Two non-profits will receive immediate support, including a
$500,000 donation to the First Coast Relief Fund, which will be
used to support the Jacksonville community in both the near and
long-term as it works to recover from this tragedy. The Company
also has pledged a matching donation of up to $1 million to its
Employee Assistance Foundation, which provides assistance to
members of the Dollar General family in specified times of
need.
An additional $1 million will go to support non-profit and
community organizations and will be informed by conversations with
the local community, including community and business leaders,
non-profits and charitable groups, employees, and the local
neighbors regarding how the funds can be used to help the community
heal and rebuild.
“The entire DG family continues to mourn the senseless,
hate-driven loss of life that took place last weekend,” said Jeff
Owen, Dollar General’s CEO. “Our focus continues to be on
supporting the victims’ families, our employees, and their loved
ones, alongside how we can best support and stand with the greater
Jacksonville community. The actions we are taking are in an effort
to begin to heal together.”
Recognizing the role that its Kings Road store plays in
providing daily necessities to the New Town area, Dollar General
plans to reopen a fully remodeled store in late September or early
October. In addition, Dollar General is donating $50,000 to local
area food banks to help address any food insecurity issues.
Dollar General will share additional updates on its commitment
to Jacksonville and ways in which it will continue to support its
employees and the local neighborhood when available.
About Dollar General Corporation
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as
America’s neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar
General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing
access to affordable products and services for its customers,
career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education
support for its hometown communities. As of August 4, 2023, the
company’s 19,488 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores
across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in
Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and
wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and
beauty items, and seasonal décor from our high-quality private
brands alongside many of the world’s most trusted brands such as
Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker,
Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever. Learn more
at DollarGeneral.com.
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