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Walmart is pleased to introduce plans to build a new store on Watt Avenue, in Sacramento County. The new store, very different than stores built years ago, will include everyday household items with the added convenience of a full-service grocery department that includes fresh and locally-grown fruits and vegetables, a bakery and deli as well as a drive-thru pharmacy. Together, we can create up to 275 new jobs, new sales tax revenue for county services and financial support for local charities.
We hope that you'll take the time to explore this website and its fact sheets to learn about the store's architectural design, energy efficient features - and so much more - including, how you can become a project supporter!
Design subject to approval of the County of Sacramento
News and Action Center
Walmart Launches New $2 Million Facebook Challenge to Fight Hunger
April 10, 2012 - As a part of Walmart’s commitment to eradicate hunger, the Walmart Foundation is announcing an opportunity for Sacramento, Arden-Arcade, Roseville, Yuba City, Modesto and Stockton “fans” to help support their communities to win a portion of the $2 million in grants for hunger relief in a new Facebook challenge.
Starting April 9 through April 30, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are encouraging people around the nation to cast their vote on the Fighting Hunger Together Facebook site, choosing from
a list of 200 communities where unemployment rates are the highest, according to the Department
of Labor. The community with the most online support will receive $1 million in grants and the next
twenty communities with the highest support will receive $50,000 each to help fight hunger.
Click here to read Walmart's Press Release announcing the program!
Planning Commission Recommends Approval of North Highlands Walmart!
March 27, 2012 - It was
unanimous! The Sacramento
County Planning Commission voted 5-0 in favor of the proposed North Highlands
Walmart project.
There is no question
that last night's speakers made a strong case for the project's benefits - jobs
and the need for a full service Walmart store that sells
groceries.
P.S. Click here to write an email thanking the Commissioners for
their recommendation of approval!
Sacramento Bee: "'Get on the Shelf' Has Been a Hit!"
March 23, 2012 - Walmart's "Get on the Shelf" contest has been a hit, according to the Sacramento Bee. In the Bee's article, two Sacramento-based contest entrants are interviewed and discuss the project they submitted to the "reality-TV" based contest.
Contestants created videos and submitted them to Walmart, which then posts the videos online for the public to vote for their favorite product. Walmart received over 4,000 entrants, and one lucky grand prize winner will be selected to be featured on Walmart's online store and be placed in select stores throughout the Country.
Click here to read the Sacramento Bee's story. Click here to read Walmart's Press Release. Click here to vote for your favorite "Get on the Shelf" product!
Date Set for Planning Commission Hearing!
March 12, 2012 - On March 26, the Sacramento County Planning Commission will vote to either approve or deny the proposed North Highlands Walmart store. Walmart supporters are urged to voice their support at this important hearing.
Community Support Keeps Growing!
March 2, 2012 - Walmart has announced that over 3,000 local residents, small business groups, civic organizations and community leaders have voiced their support for the North Highlands Walmart!
Click here to read what these community leaders have to say about the possibility of a new Walmart in North Highlands, complete with 275 new jobs!
Walmart Unveils "Great For You!" Icon
February 7, 2012 - Walmart today unveiled the "Great for You!" Icon. The icon, part of the company’s healthier food initiative, is an effort to implement a transparent, summary icon for its private label brand products backed by rigorous nutrition criteria. “Great For You” will initially appear on select Walmart Great Value and Marketside items, as well as on fresh and packaged fruits and vegetables at Walmart U.S. stores nationwide this spring. By extending “Great For You” to fruits and vegetables and nutritious food options the company will make it easier for its customers to build healthier diets.
Click here to read the press release in full!
Walmart Announces New "Get on the Shelf" Contest!
January 18, 2012 - Walmart today announced the launch of "Get on the Shelf," the first contest of its kind from a major retailer. Anyone can enter "Get on the Shelf" for the chance to get their product sold on Walmart.com and even in Walmart stores! Contestants will create videos of their latest products and the public will vote online for the winners.
“Walmart has the best products at everyday low prices but we know there are some great undiscovered products that have not yet reached our shelves,” said Venky Harinarayan, senior vice president of Walmart Global e-commerce. "Today, we are removing these barriers by giving anyone a chance to launch their product at Walmart and reach millions of shoppers nationwide.”
Click here to read the press release in full.
Walmart Gives $20,000 Grant to Sacramento County Veterans Group!
December 19, 2011 - As part of its Twelve Days of Giving Facebook Campaign, Walmart has announced that it will be giving a $20,000 grant to the Sacramento Veterans Resource Center! To read the full press release, click here.
Walmart Donates to Homeless Housing Coalition!
November 16, 2011 - Walmart has been announced as a leading private funder of the Sacramento Steps Forward homeless housing intiative. The initiative provides shelter for over 500 Sacramento-area homeless for the winter months. Click here to read and listen to Capitol Public Radio's story.
Walmart Announces New Holiday Grant Program!
November 15, 2011 - Walmart has announced a new way of giving back to the communities it serves. As part of its broad $19 million holiday season grant program, Walmart is empowering YOU to decide which local organization deserves a portion of $1.5 million in grants. This $1.5 million will be given away over a 12-day period in December to local nonprofits that focus on providing basic needs to families. Hurry though, the deadline for submissions on Walmart’s Facebook is November 30!
Click here to read Walmart’s official
press release explaining how you can help bring a local nonprofit a portion of
$1.5 million!
Walmart Announces New Grant for Veterans!
November 9, 2011 - In preparation for Veterans Day on
November 11, Walmart has announced a new two-year, $750,000 grant to Veterans
Green Jobs, an organization that retrains recent veterans for placement in
full-time, green sector jobs. This contribution is the most recent part of
Walmart’s five-year, $20 million giving initiative aimed at combating the high
veteran unemployment rate. To read the press release in its entirety, click
here!
Over 3,000 Support New Walmart Store!
October 26, 2011 - We are excited to announce that over 3,000 people have voiced their support for a new North Highlands Walmart! Remember that you have a voice in the planning process and only with the support of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors can the project be approved. So, we urge supporters to send a quick email to County planners by no later than Wednesday, November 2nd. It is quick and easy, and it is as simple as clicking here.
Click here to see a map of how support has spread throughout the area!
October 18, 2011 - As part of Walmart's efforts to promote emergency preparedness in the communities it serves, Walmart announced that it will be participating in the Great California Shakeout! On October 20,organizations throughout the state will conduct Drop, Cover and Hold On drills to better prepare residents for earthquakes. Click here to get more information!
October 13, 2011 - You can now "Like" your local Walmart on Facebook! Walmart announced that 3,500 location-specific Facebook pages have been created, where local shoppers can find out about new products, Rollbacks, and in-store events. Visit www.facebook.com/walmart, then click on the "My Local Walmart" tab. Read the press release here for more information!
September 21, 2011 - In accordance with its total solar commitment in California, Walmart announced that it plans to install solar panels on up to 60 additional stores in California. Walmart's expansion of its soalr commitmement will increase its solar portfolio to over 75% of California Walmart stores, the highest in the country! Partenring with California-based SolarCity, this project will create hundreds of green jobs in the State and, once finished, the power saved will be equivilent to taking 4,100 cars off the road! Read the press release here for more info!
August 9, 2011 - The Sacramento Business Journal reports that Sacramento's Veterans Business Outreach Center received a $20,000 award from Sam's Club, as part of the Small Business Week Campaign. This award will help provide funding for the center's business counseling, educational workshops and other services to area veterans. Read more here!
July 21, 2011 - In support of Walmart's continued national and local hunger outreach, a report titled "From Shelf to Table: An Analysis of Walmart's Impact on Hunger in America," details state by state giving figures, as well as the 50 communities who received the most local hunger donations over the last fiscal year. See report here.
July 20, 2011 - The Sacramento Business Journal reports that Wal-Mart Store Inc. announced that they will open 300 stores nationally in "so-called 'food deserts' by 2016, creating more than 40,000 jobs. One of the largest "food deserts" identified is "northeast along the Interstate 80 corridor, and widening greatly in northern Sacramento County around the McClellan Park and Rio Linda." Read article here!
July 7, 2011 - Capitol Weekly Opinion: The impact of Wal-Mart superstores in California by Lon Hatamiya.
June 23, 2011 - Today Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced a $25 million giving campaign aimed at expanding summer services for kids. This summer more than 350 local nonprofit organizations will receive funding to help expand nutrition, learning and employment services for elementary through high school students. Read press release here for more info!
May 17, 2011 - As a company, Walmart is guided by a sense of purpose; a commitment brought to life each day through the mission of saving people money so they can live better. What does living better mean to you? Join The Live Better Network and become connected with other people around the world who want to grow together and share in the collective pursuit to live a better life.
May 17, 2011 - Earlier this month local Walmart associates partnered with a local organization Up & At It for a transformational job-readiness event at Serna Village. The three day event including workshops on self-confidence building, resume writing skills, job searching techniques and actual interviews with local businesses, including Walmart! Click here to read the press release of this awesome event!
April 21, 2011 - At the recent California Green Summit in Sacramento, local and state government represenatives, along with members of the green tech industry gathered to discuss and examine green business growth. Among sustainability leaders, Walmart was recognized as Sacramento based Sunoptics largest customer having over 600,000 skylights installed to harvest natural daylight to save energy costs. Read more here.
April 12, 2011 - Today Walmart announced its Military Family Promise as part of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden's "Joining Forces" military support initiative. The commitment will guarantee military personnel and military spouses who are employed at Walmart or Sam's Club, a job at a nearby store or club upon being transferred to a different part of the country by the U.S. Military. Click here to read the press release and learn more about this program!
April 6, 2011 - Walmart announced today that the company increased it's giving by 64 percent in FY 2011, largely due to donations made to local food banks from Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and distribution centers. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation also gave $319 million in cash and $480 million in in-kind contributions globally. To read press release, click here.
April 1, 2011 - The North Sacramento News features a letter highlighting Walmart's continued partnership in community events such as the VFW Memorial Parade. Read more here.
March 17, 2011 - Walmart is proud to announce that due to the success of the company's waste reduction program, it has eliminated more than 80 percent of the waste generated in their California stores that would otherwise go to landfills. Read press release here. View Walmart zero waste program fact sheet here. Click here to watch a Youtube video on the different ways Walmart stores eliminate waste.
March 15, 2011 - Today Walmart announced an inital commitment of $5 million in cash and in-kind donations for emergency relief efforts in Japan. Read press release here.
February 2, 2011 - Watch new Walmart Youtube video "When Walmart Comes to Town," showing all the benefits communities experience when Walmart builds in their town! Click here to view.
January 26, 2011 - The Sacramento Bee reports The Walmart Foundation State Giving Program recently mad a generous donation of $62,500 to the Sacramento Children's Home (SCH) to help purchase books for low-income families through the "Book for Every Child" program. Read Sac Bee article here. See Sacramento Children's Home press release here.
January 21, 2011 - The Modesto Bee reports on Walmart's recent partnership with first lady Michelle Obama to combat childhood obesity by producing and selling affordable, healthier foods. Read full article here. Watch a webcast of the announcement by clicking here.
January 7, 2011 - Walmart launches project website! Please share this news with family, friends and neighbors - urge them to become project supporters by visiting this website!
December 22, 2010 - This holiday season Walmart donated a total of 65 refridgerated trucks to food banks, one of which went to the Placer Food Bank. The Roseville Press Tribune reports on how the refridgerated truck, along with food donations from Walmart and Sam's Clubs locations assist hungry individuals and families in the region during the holidays and all year round. Read article.
December 22, 2010 - The Sacramento Bee encourages readers to participate in Walmart's hunger relief campaign. To read the article and get information on how to get involved, click here!
December 17, 2010 - The Chico Enterprise Record writes in an editorial, “When it comes to Walmart expansions, the process and paperwork usually drowns out the citizenry. The comparison between what happened when Walmart expansions were proposed in Chico and Oroville is most telling. In both cases the process followed a pattern repeated over and over up and down the state: Walmart proposes a supercenter. An out-of-town lawyer starts sniffing around, paid by an undisclosed source. A citizens group springs up in opposition to the expansion. The aforementioned lawyer takes the role as the group's mouthpiece, and generates mountains of legal paper for the city's planning staff and its consultants to grind through."
December 16, 2010 - Have you been to Walmart lately? See how Walmart's newest stores are very different than those built years ago! Watch Walmart Youtube video.
November 19, 2010 - Walmart Launches Facebook Campaign to Fight Hunger. Sacramento area residents are encouraged to “like” their region’s cities to win $1 million dollars in food relief grants
September 22, 2010 - Wal-Mart Tries to Unmask Opponents, Wall Street Journal
August 23, 2010 - Walmart Foundation Announces $25,000 Grant to the Hope Productions Foundation
August 9, 2010 – Investor Place reports that “Wal-Mart Ranks as Most Generous Company” for contributing to charities and causes. Read the article | See the USA Today graph
June 25, 2010 – The Wall Street Journal, “Rival Chains Secretly Fund Opposition to Wal-Mart.” Click here to read.
May 12, 2010 - Walmart commits $2 billion to help end hunger in the U.S. Read the Release. Read the New York Times Article.
April 1, 2010 - Last year, Walmart gave more than $467 million to nonprofits throughout the U.S. Read more.
February 27, 2010 - Following the tragic earthquake in Chile, Walmart announced a commitment of $1 million towards emergency relief efforts throughout the country. Read more.
January 13, 2010 - In response to the tragic earthquake in Haiti, Walmart announced a $500,000 monetary donation to Red Cross emergency relief efforts in Haiti and will also send pre-packaged food kits at the request of the Red Cross. Read more.
September 15, 2009 - Walmart and Sam's Club have launched Teacher Rewards, a new program to provide more than $4 million to deserving teachers across the United States. Read more.
June 3, 2009 – Walmart announced it will create more than 22,000 jobs in 2009, saying, "during this difficult economic time, we’re proud to be able to create quality jobs for thousands of Americans this year". Read more.
April 2, 2009 - Walmart, the largest corporate cash contributor in the U.S., increased charitable donations by more than 25 percent in 2008, giving more than $423 million to communities around the globe. Read more.
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