Employee-led grant making program accepting applications through
June 15, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS--(Business Wire)--
Nonprofit organizations focused on helping young teens across the
United States are invited now through June 15, 2008, to apply for a
2008 Local Giving grant from Best Buy.
The Best Buy Local Giving Program is a grant-making program led by
employee committees in each of the company's eight territories across
the United States. Best Buy believes its employees are best able to
build and maintain lasting community partnerships and should be
empowered to help direct funding to nonprofit organizations in their
communities through Local Giving grants.
The following organizations may apply:
-- Nonprofit 501(c)(3) certified organizations that provide
positive experiences that will empower early adolescents
(primarily ages 12-16) to excel in school, engage in their
communities, and develop leadership skills; and
-- Located within 50 miles of Best Buy stores
Full criteria for qualified organizations and programs, as well as
the online application, can be found at www.BestBuy.com/LocalGiving.
Nonprofits must submit their complete proposals online May 15 -
June 15, 2008. Best Buy store leaders will then review the
applications and make recommendations for funding based on the
relationship between the store and the nonprofit. The employee
Governance Committee in each territory will conduct a final review and
allocate funds. Checks will be issued in August 2008.
About Best Buy Co., Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) operates an international portfolio
of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation. Our employees
strive to provide customers around the world with superior experiences
by responding to their unique needs and aspirations. We sell consumer
electronics, home-office products, entertainment software, appliances
and related services through approximately 1,300 retail stores across
the United States, throughout Canada and in China. Our multi-channel
operations include: Best Buy (BestBuy.com, BestBuy.ca, BestBuy.com.cn
and BestBuyMobile.com), Future Shop (FutureShop.ca), Geek Squad
(GeekSquad.com and GeekSquad.ca), Pacific Sales Kitchen and Bath
Centers (PacificSales.com), Magnolia Audio Video (Magnoliaav.com),
Jiangsu Five Star Appliance Co. (Five-Star.cn) and Speakeasy
(Speakeasy.net). Best Buy supports the communities in which its
employees work and live through volunteerism and grants that benefit
children and education.
Best Buy
Kelly Groehler, 612-291-6115
kelly.groehler@bestbuy.com
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