In the month of December, the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis and Target Corporation will host two Holiday Celebrations and Community Forums at Metropolitan Village and Mt. Zion Apartments, two local senior citizens centers. The events will feature presentations on senior services, transportation, health and wellness. Lunch, gifts and clothing giveaways will also be provided to the residents. In addition, Target will also adopt 150 needy families of the Urban League.
“We’re proud to build on our long-standing support of the National Urban League, including its national conference hosted in St. Louis last July, by sponsoring this holiday celebration and community forum,” said Laysha Ward, chief external engagement officer at Target.
“In St. Louis and in cities across the country, we’re committed to the communities we serve by providing jobs and a welcoming shopping experience for all of our guests, as well as making philanthropic investments including the volunteer support of our local team members.”
Michael P. McMillan, president and CEO of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, said thanked Target for helping the Urban League “to provide valuable information and holiday cheer to our local senior citizens and needy residents.”
