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News/Noticias WAL-MART continues support of NCLR Annual Convention. Riverside, CA (May 25, 2000) — In preparation of it's Annual Conference in San Diego, CA., the National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the nation's largest constituency-based Hispanic organization, announced today Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. will continue its support of the organization. Wal-Mart recently demonstrated this partnership through the sponsorship of a Community Leader's Breakfast in Fresno, CA., and Community Leader's Luncheon in Riverside, CA. Working through local and national affiliate organizations, NCLR and Wal-Mart hosted the events May 24 and 25 respectively. Each event showcased highlights of past conferences and previewed what to expect at this year's convention. "Wal-Mart recognizes NCLR for its accomplishments in developing significant awareness of the needs, interests, and perspectives of Hispanics. NCLR's support for Hispanic youth in the areas of education, economic and career development, and goal attainment, is unparalleled," said Jon Sims, Regional Vice President, Wal-Mart Stores, California. "We are honored once again to partner with NCLR, promoting strong families and communities," he added. In addition to promoting the conference in San Diego, the events allowed NCLR to share insights, and discuss issues of mutual concern with local, regional, and national civic leaders along with corporate representatives from Wal-Mart. NCLR's Annual Convention will be held in San Diego, CA., July 1-5, with this year's theme "La Onda LatinaShaping a Greater America for the 21st Century." As the nation's largest employer of Hispanics and African-Americans, Wal-Mart also is committed to working with several national organizations and scholarship programs to help qualified minority students pursue higher education. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. empowers its associates to serve the needs of their communities through its "Good Works" initiative. As part of this initiative, Wal-Mart invests in the future success of America through a variety of educational opportunities for students, teachers, and associates‹including scholarships, internships, school-to-career programs, and "Teacher of the Year" awards. Last year, associates of the company's 3,000 Wal-Mart Stores, SAM'S Clubs, and distribution centers raised and donated more than $160 million to charitable organizations nationwide. As of January 31, 2000, Wal-Mart operated 1,801 Wal-Mart Stores, 721 Supercenters, and 463 SAM'S Clubs in the United States. Internationally, the company operated 13 units in Argentina, 14 in Brazil, 166 in Canada, six in China, 95 in Germany, five in Korea, 462 in Mexico, 15 in Puerto Rico, and 232 in the United Kingdom. Wal-Mart employs more than 885,000 people in the United States and 255,000 internationally. For more information about Wal-Mart's Good Works efforts, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.
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