Originally published on DICK’S Sporting Goods Newsroom
PITTSBURGH, February 5, 2025 /3BL/ — Today, DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced a commitment of more than $10 million to support communities impacted by the devastating wildfires in California and the mass destruction caused by flooding in North Carolina. These contributions, which include clothing and sporting goods equipment, supplies and monetary donations, will address both immediate emergency needs and long-term recovery efforts for those impacted.
“The devastation these natural disasters caused is heartbreaking and we’re committed to helping our athletes, communities and teammates rebuild and recover from these tragic events,” said Ed Stack, Executive Chairman of DICK’S Sporting Goods. “We thank the first responders and the many organizations who are joining in these efforts to support impacted communities in Los Angeles and Asheville in every capacity.”
DICK’S and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is committing its support in the following ways:
Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Programdicks.com
In addition to the above commitments, DICK’S stores and GameChanger have donated needed supplies to athletes in Los Angeles and North Carolina including athletic apparel, socks, shoes, sleeping bags, blankets and fuel. The DICK’S Foundation has given $100,000 in Sports Matter grants across Asheville and its surrounding communities to help youth sports teams recover.
DICK’S is assisting its impacted teammates in both locations with financial and other support through its Teammate Relief Fund.
In the months to come, DICK’S will continue to engage in conversations with other corporate and sports partners about additional events and initiatives to support these communities. Details will be announced when available.
About DICK’S Sporting Goods DICK’S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by inspiring, supporting and personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK’S mobile app. DICK’S also owns and operates DICK’S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile platform for live streaming, scheduling, communications and scorekeeping.
Driven by its belief that sports have the power to change lives, DICK’S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK’S business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs, and on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.
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