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Causes: Education, Human Services, Scholarships, Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, Transportation Assistance
Mission: The Krysta Hankee Memorial Fund purchases Giant Gift cards through Giant's "Cash for Causes" program. We partner with local and regional family support non-profits such as hospitals and family support centers. Our partners have the ability to house the gas cards and through their social service systems discover the families in most need of transportation support to address critical needs. They distribute the gift cards which can be used for food or fuel. On a regular basis each partner reports on the positive impact the cards have made on the people they serve Monetary awards are granted to students at Lehigh Carbon Community College and Northwestern Lehigh High School. Students receiving the awards must demonstrate a high degree of scholastic achievement and community service in an effort to develop strong leadership skills.
Results: We have provided over 700,000 miles of travel for families and individuals to address medical and critical needs within the community. We have provided over $80,000 dollars on scholarships to students at a local high school and community college.
Target demographics: families & individuals needing help with transportation to address medical and other critical needs
Direct beneficiaries per year: 20 agencies and over 200 clients
Geographic areas served: Pennsylvania
Programs: "Miles that Matter" which provides Giant Gas Gift cards for individuals and families to be able to travel for medical or critical needs. We accomplish this by partnering with non-profits who identify clients in need.We have provided over 700,000 miles in travel in the since 2011.