Since the day Target opened its doors in 1962, the company has dedicated five percent of its income to partnering with organizations to make positive changes in the community through education, the arts and safe families and communities. Today that translates to over $3 million every week.

A mainstay of Target\'s community commitment is the support of visual art, music, dance, independent film and design programs. The arts have the power to bring communities together and help people see the world from different perspectives, and Target is committed to making arts and cultural experiences more affordable and accessible for families and children.

At the heart of Target\'s support of the arts are free days and reduced-admission programs, making arts accessible for all. Target sponsors programs of all sizes, from film festivals and art exhibitions, to music and dance performances and partnerships with local museums, design schools and arts educators, all of which collectively work to bring art to local communities.

Target believes in the power of partnerships with leading cultural institutions to foster creativity, promote learning and build stronger communities. Like these partnerships, the Target signature programs are designed to inspire learning and enlighten children and families. These national initiatives include: Take Charge of Education, Target Field Trip Grants, Ready.Sit.Read!, Target House of St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital, Target Volunteers and United Way.