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January 13, 2009 - In response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti, Walmart announced a $500,000 monetary donation to Red Cross emergency relief efforts in Haiti and will also send pre-packaged food kits at the request of the Red Cross. Read more.
December 31, 2009 – The proposed Walmart store makes the Patterson Irrigator’s list of top news stories of 2009. Read more.
December 7, 2009 - The Modesto Bee reports on the positive response the newest Modesto Walmart store has received since opening a year ago. Read more.
November 10, 2009 – As reported in the Patterson Irrigator, the process by which the community considers the project is underway and community involvement is critical to developing a project that serves the community. Read more.
September 15, 2009 - Walmart and Sam’s Club have launched Teacher Rewards, a new program to provide more than $4 million to deserving teachers across the United States. Read more.
September 10, 2009 - Walmart is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, with a continued commitment to serving the Hispanic community through education-focused initiatives. Read more.
July 23, 2009 – As reported in the Patterson Irrigator, Walmart is moving forward with plans
for a Patterson store. Read more
July 16, 2009 – In a move the Wall Street Journal calls a “bold new step in its efforts to reduce energy consumption, cut waste and introduce sustainable products,” Walmart has announced an environmental labeling program to disclose the impact of the products they sell. Read more
May 26, 2009 – The Patterson Rotary Club recently heard about the many benefits of the proposed Patterson Walmart store. Read the Patterson Irrigator article.
April 2, 2009 - Walmart, the largest corporate cash contributor in the U.S., increased charitable donations by more than 25 percent in 2008, giving more than $423 million to communities around the globe. Read more
February 13, 2009 – Walmart reports that 94.5% of associates have healthcare coverage. The Washington Post says, “Once vilified for its stingy health benefits, the world's largest company has become an unlikely leader in the effort to provide affordable care without bankrupting employers, their workers or taxpayers in the process.” Read the Article | Read the Press Release
February 13, 2009 - More than one million Americans are on the Walmart health plan, but the numbers certainly don't tell the whole story. Watch the video
January 27, 2009 - Show your support for the proposed Walmart store by taking the Patterson Irrigator's online readers poll.
January 23, 2009 - The Patterson Irrigator reports on Walmart'’s plan to build a store in Patterson. Read the article
December 3, 2008 - New research reveals strong benefit of Walmart Supercenters on local economies. Read more
December 2, 2008 - Walmart has launched the Green Jobs Council to partner with many of its suppliers to facilitate the creation of green jobs in the U.S. Read more
November 13, 2008 - Over 6,000 applicants applied to work at Modesto's first Walmart Supercenter. Read the article | Ch. 10 News clip
October 15, 2008 - Watch our new videos on Walmart's history, environmental initiatives and more! Visit Fact Sheets
September 29, 2008 - Walmart will donate $100,000 to support hurricane relief efforts in Haiti. $2.5 million was already committed to relief efforts in Louisiana and Texas. Read the release
September 25, 2008 - Walmart announced it will reduce plastic shopping bag waste by 33% by 2013 -- creating far-reaching environmental and economic benefits. Read the release | Read the fact sheet
July 1, 2008 - Reuters reports that Walmart has increased the number of local U.S. farmers that it works with by 50 percent in the past two years and that figure is expected to grow at a double-digit rate. Read the Article
May 21, 2008 - Walmart donates $5 million to YouthBuild USA to re-engage out-of-school youth nationwide. Read the Release
May 14, 2008 - Walmart was named one of the best companies for Asian Pacific Americans for its continued commitment to the small business community and contributions to the APA community. Read the Release
May 5, 2008 - With health care costs on the rise, Walmart is now offering even more $4 prescription drugs to help consumers save money. Read the Release | Read the Fact Sheet
April 21, 2008 - As the number of eco-friendly products at Walmart grows, many states across the country are starting to take notice and are increasing their commitment to eco-friendly products. California is now the "greenest" Walmart state in the country. Read the Release | Read the Fact Sheet
April 1, 2008 - For the month of April, Walmart is promoting environmentally sustainable products with advertising and featured products that are both eco-friendly and budget friendly. Read More
March 14, 2008 - Walmart's $4 prescription drug program has saved customers more than $1 billion since its launch in Sept. 2006. Read more
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