Dollar Tree Commits $500,000 in Assistance to Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Efforts
~ Donating $250,000 to the American Red Cross ~
~ Committing $250,000 to Dollar Tree and Family Dollar Employee Assistance Funds ~
CHESAPEAKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR), North America’s leading operator of discount variety stores, today announced that, as part of its efforts to support communities and associates affected by the recent storms in Texas and Louisiana, the Company is donating $500,000 of financial support.
“We are committed to supporting disaster relief efforts for those affected by the recent storms,” said Bob Sasser, Dollar Tree’s Chief Executive Officer. “We operate Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores across Texas and Louisiana, with thousands of loyal associates serving the needs of millions of customers. We are proud to join many other corporations in demonstrating support to the storm victims and volunteers in their time of need.”
About Dollar Tree, Inc.
Dollar Tree, a Fortune 200 Company, now operates more than 14,500 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces. Stores operate under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Canada. To learn more about the Company, visit www.DollarTree.com.
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Released August 31, 2017