TARGET SHARE-A-TREE AND UNITED WAY BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO FAMILIES IN NEED FOR 20 CONSECUTIVE YEARS

From December 18-22, Target stores across the country will celebrate the season of giving by donating 2,678 decorated holiday trees to United Way as part of the Target Share-a-Tree Program.

United Way volunteers will distribute the decorated trees—worth an estimated $500,000—to families in need and partners such as shelters, community centers and childcare programs. This is the 20th consecutive year for this outstanding holiday partnership. “A single act of kindness is an important step in any effort to improve lives and strengthen and support your community. The Target Share-a-Tree program does just that,” said United Way President and CEO Brian Gallagher. “For 20 years now, United Way has been proud to partner with Target to give lift to this very special program and bring holiday cheer to families everywhere.”

As further demonstration of Target’s commitment to partnering with United Way to create opportunities for a better life for all people, Target and its Team Members pledged more than $14.3 million through their 2010 United Way workplace giving campaign.

“The holiday season is about sharing with others, especially those in need,” said President of Target Community Relations and Target Foundation Laysha Ward. “With our partners at United Way, Target is honored to continue the tradition of sharing our holiday trees with families across the country.”

About United Way

United Way is a worldwide network in 40 countries and territories, including nearly 1,300 local organizations in the U.S. It advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all. Our focus is on education, income and health – the building blocks for a good quality of life. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. LIVE UNITED is a call to action for everyone to become a part of the change. For more information about United Way, please visit: LIVEUNITED.org.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,740 stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week.