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Donations of clothing, sporting goods equipment, supplies and monetary support to aid short-term emergency requests and long-term disaster recovery efforts
Donations of clothing, sporting goods equipment, supplies and monetary support to aid short-term emergency requests and long-term disaster recovery efforts
Published 02-06-25
Submitted by DICK'S Sporting Goods
Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Newsroom
PITTSBURGH, February 6, 2025 /CSRwire/ - Today, DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation announced a commitment of more than $10 million to support communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in California and the mass destruction caused by flooding in North Carolina. These contributions, which include clothing and sporting goods equipment, supplies and monetary donations, will address both immediate emergency needs and long-term recovery efforts for those impacted.
"The devastation these natural disasters caused is heartbreaking and we're committed to helping our athletes, communities and teammates rebuild and recover from these tragic events," said Ed Stack, Executive Chairman of DICK'S Sporting Goods. "We thank the first responders and the many organizations who are joining in these efforts to support impacted communities in Los Angeles and Asheville in every capacity."
DICK'S and The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is committing its support in the following ways:
In addition to the above commitments, DICK'S stores and GameChanger have donated needed supplies to athletes in Los Angeles and North Carolina including athletic apparel, socks, shoes, sleeping bags, blankets and fuel. The DICK'S Foundation has given $100,000 in Sports Matter grants across Asheville and its surrounding communities to help youth sports teams recover.
DICK'S is assisting its impacted teammates in both locations with financial and other support through its Teammate Relief Fund.
In the months to come, DICK'S will continue to engage in conversations with other corporate and sports partners about additional events and initiatives to support these communities. Details will be announced when available.
About DICK'S Sporting Goods
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping.
Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs, and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.
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SOURCE DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Founded in 1948, DICK'S Sporting Goods is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of October 30, 2021, the Company operated 734 DICK'S Sporting Goods locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through a combination of its dedicated teammates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops dedicated to Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Golf, Outdoor, Fitness and Footwear.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and Public Lands specialty stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming. DICK'S offers its products through a dynamic eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides athletes with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront.
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