Target Partners  Again with Family Health Center

Family Health Center of Battle Creek (FHC) announced that for the fourth year in a row, Target has selected FHC as a recipient for sponsorship of the centers Reach Out and Read program (ROR).  Jason Hatkowski , Team Leader of Target's Battle Creek store, presented a check for $1,500 to Dr. A.J. Jones, President/CEO of FHC.  The award will be used to purchase new books.  Since the 2004 start of FHC's ROR program, over 6,000 books have been given to children visiting FHC for a well-child exam.  Community partners like Target have helped make this possible.

The sponsorship is part of Target's ongoing efforts to help strengthen families and communities throughout the country.  Every week Target gives 5% of its profits to organizations that support education, the arts, safe families and communities.  The company's national giving level reached $3 million per week in 2007.  "At Target, we are making a real difference every day through out sponsorship program," said Laysha Ward, Vice President, Community Relations, Target.  "Were proud to partner with Family Health Center of Battle Creek as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work."

Dr. A.J. Jones of Family Health Center
and Jason Hatkowski of Target