RADCLIFF, KY- January 9, 2006 - A surprise awaited Michelle Anderson, a Family Resource Coordinator for USA Cares, a military focused charity headquartered outside historic Fort Knox, when she arrived at the Radcliff Wal-Mart for her daily trip to purchase gift cards.

Customer service at the Radcliff Wal-Mart Supercenter #1165 was ready with a check written to USA Cares for $1500 dollars. An overwhelming majority of employees voted for giving USA Cares the grant. This is in addition to other gifts given in past years.

Jeff Wilson, Store manager said, "USA Cares is a great organization, and we at the Radcliff Wal-Mart Supercenter are proud to contribute to them. This is just one way that we can thank and show our appreciation to the community that supports us day in and day out."

"The philosophy of Wal-Mart has not changed," continued Wilson. "Sam Walton’s belief was to support the community that we live in. We are very fortunate a large percentage of our community and associates are connected to the Military in some way."

"With its extensive locations, the availability of everything from vehicle tires to baby formula, Wal-Mart was the best choice for a source of access nationwide, even our clients in Alaska have a Wal-Mart," said Barbra Yaw, Communications Director for USA Cares. " Their willingness to wire gift cards nationwide assists in emergency situations, and has been lifesaver for several military families with quality of life needs," added Yaw. " The goodness from Wal-Mart and its employees continues to support USA Cares and its mission to aid military Service members and their families."

USA Cares has done over $100,000 worth of business with Wal-Mart nationwide in 2006 using Wal-Mart gift cards as one of many ways of assisting Service members and military family clients. USA Cares has granted over $2.2 million dollars to military families and Service members in need since its inception in 2003, topping the scales at 4500 cases at the end of 2006.

About USA Cares

USA Cares serves to provide military families of all branches and services with financial support. To date, the non-profit has stopped foreclosure on over 106 military homes and has helped over 4,500 families by providing or locating over $2.2 million in grant support. Funding for USA Cares is provided through the generous contributions of corporations, organizations and individuals. Please visit www.usacares.us for more information.

USA Cares, Inc.

USA Cares, Inc.

USA Cares exists to help service members and their families across America and around the globe. USA Cares provides support with relevant and direct assistance that improves challenging situations and betters the life and well-being of America's service members who ask so little, yet give so very much. Helping service members and their families with quality of life issues using grants, counseling and mentorship.

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