Rebecca Olsen, 17, of Brandywine was recognized recently by Kohl’s Department Stores’ Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program as one of more than 2,300 young volunteers nationwide who have made a positive impact in their communities through volunteerism.
Forty-five youth from Maryland, including Olsen, will each receive a $50 gift card and recognition certificate from Kohl’s to honor their community service efforts.
In 2013, Kohl’s celebrates its 13th year of rewarding remarkable young volunteers. http://www.act.org/kohls/winners.html
Since the Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program began in 2001, Kohl’s has recognized more than 17,000 kids with more than $3.4 million in scholarships and prizes. In 2013, Kohl’s celebrates its 13th year of rewarding young volunteers. Below are just a couple of examples of the outstanding youth recognized during last years’ program.
The Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program is part of Kohl’s Cares?, Kohl’s philanthropic program focused on improving the lives of children. Kohl’s Cares benefits children’s health and education initiatives nationwide through its merchandise program, featuring special books and plush toys where 100 percent of net profit benefits children’s initiatives; fundraising gift cards for schools and youth serving organizations and the Associates in Action associate volunteer program. For more information or a
list of past Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program winners, visit kohlskids.com.
