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Contacts: Terri Piasecki, Apex Band Boosters, 919-368-3247
Target Media Hotline, (612) 696-3400
Apex Band Boosters Receives Grant from Target for Apex Band Carnival
Apex, NC (October 1, 2014) – Today, Apex Band Boosters announced that its Apex Band Carnival program has been awarded a grant from Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT). In recognition of the efforts of Apex Band Boosters in promoting music education, the grant will be used for the Apex Band Carnival to take place on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Apex High School.
“This family friendly community event is by far the largest outreach project to the elementary and middle school students of any local high school band program”, said band booster president, Terri Piasecki. “We want students to see how much fun music can be and encourage them to continue with band into high school and beyond.”
The grant is part of Target’s ongoing efforts to build strong, safe and healthy communities across the country. These efforts include Target’s long history of giving 5 percent of its profit to communities, which today equals more than $4 million every week. As part of this commitment, Target is on track to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015 to help kids learn, schools teach and parents and caring adults engage.
“At Target, we are committed to serving local communities where we do business,” said Laysha Ward, President, Community Relations, at Target. “That’s why we are proud to partner with Apex Band Boosters as we work to strengthen communities and enrich the lives of our guests and team members.”
In addition to awarding the grant to Apex Band Boosters, Target also gives through signature programs such as:
About Apex Band Boosters
The Apex High School band program includes over 200 students participating in a variety of bands: two concert bands, a wind ensemble, two jazz ensembles and an award-winning marching band that travels across the state representing Apex in marching band competitions. All of the bands are under direction of Mr. Paul E. Rowe. Visit www.apexhighband.org for more information about the Apex High School bands.
The Apex Band Boosters is a 501(c)3 non-profit tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting the high standards exemplified by the Apex High School bands. In addition to entertaining at various sporting and community events, the marching band promotes education and encourages the next generation of musicians through outreach and recruitment at the middle school and elementary school levels with events such as this family friendly carnival. Visithttp://www.apexbandcarnival.com for more information about the carnival.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,856 stores across the United States and Canada, and at Target.com. The company plans to open its first stores in Canada in 2013. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $4 million a week. For more information about Target’s commitment to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contacts: Terri Piasecki, Apex Band Boosters, 919-368-3247
Target Media Hotline, (612) 696-3400
Apex Band Boosters Receives Grant from Target for Apex Band Carnival
Apex, NC (October 1, 2014) – Today, Apex Band Boosters announced that its Apex Band Carnival program has been awarded a grant from Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT). In recognition of the efforts of Apex Band Boosters in promoting music education, the grant will be used for the Apex Band Carnival to take place on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Apex High School.
“This family friendly community event is by far the largest outreach project to the elementary and middle school students of any local high school band program”, said band booster president, Terri Piasecki. “We want students to see how much fun music can be and encourage them to continue with band into high school and beyond.”
The grant is part of Target’s ongoing efforts to build strong, safe and healthy communities across the country. These efforts include Target’s long history of giving 5 percent of its profit to communities, which today equals more than $4 million every week. As part of this commitment, Target is on track to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015 to help kids learn, schools teach and parents and caring adults engage.
“At Target, we are committed to serving local communities where we do business,” said Laysha Ward, President, Community Relations, at Target. “That’s why we are proud to partner with Apex Band Boosters as we work to strengthen communities and enrich the lives of our guests and team members.”
In addition to awarding the grant to Apex Band Boosters, Target also gives through signature programs such as:
- Take Charge of Education, a school fundraising initiative that provides undesignated funds to local schools for whatever they need most, from books and school supplies to classroom technology.
- Arts Accessibility, free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events nationwide.
- Target School Library Makeovers, a program that leverages Target’s world-class design expertise to transform school libraries across the country with new construction, furniture, and technology, as well as 2,000 new books.
- Education Grants and Awards, including Books for Schools Awards, Target Field Trip Grants and Early Childhood Reading Grants, that provide schools, libraries, teachers and nonprofit organizations the resources they need to bring learning to life and put more kids on the path to graduation.
About Apex Band Boosters
The Apex High School band program includes over 200 students participating in a variety of bands: two concert bands, a wind ensemble, two jazz ensembles and an award-winning marching band that travels across the state representing Apex in marching band competitions. All of the bands are under direction of Mr. Paul E. Rowe. Visit www.apexhighband.org for more information about the Apex High School bands.
The Apex Band Boosters is a 501(c)3 non-profit tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting the high standards exemplified by the Apex High School bands. In addition to entertaining at various sporting and community events, the marching band promotes education and encourages the next generation of musicians through outreach and recruitment at the middle school and elementary school levels with events such as this family friendly carnival. Visithttp://www.apexbandcarnival.com for more information about the carnival.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,856 stores across the United States and Canada, and at Target.com. The company plans to open its first stores in Canada in 2013. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its profit through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $4 million a week. For more information about Target’s commitment to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.
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