Associates contribute to the success of many of our programs through charity nominations, volunteerism, and in-store fundraising events, as well as through their own donations. In fiscal 2022, many of these efforts continued to be
adapted due to COVID-19.
- In the United States, Associates continued to participate in engagement activities in a pandemic-friendly, virtual format. Associate participation in our Big Brothers/Big Sisters and Read to a Child programs continued virtually,
and we held several virtual events with Cradles to Crayons and Jumpstart, which included collecting and donating clothing as well as virtual and socially-distanced book readings with children in their communities. A growing
number of Associates also volunteered in the past year to support students across the country in their career readiness journeys by volunteering for virtual career exploration workshops, resume coaching, and interview prep.
In addition, in keeping with our tradition of more than 20 years, our U.S. Associates continue to pledge to the United Way in our annual workplace campaign to help provide families and children with opportunities for a better
quality of life.
- Our U.S. Associates are also actively engaged in supporting other causes. In some cases, activities that may have started as smaller, localized efforts have now grown into more substantial campaigns that occur across the country.
For example, our U.S. Loss Prevention group leads Associate participation in Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks each fall. In fiscal 2022, this group rallied together 63 teams across the country for the program’s
virtual walks to help fund breast cancer research.
- In fiscal 2022, as part of TJX Canada’s community initiative, Find Your Stride, Associates from across the business volunteered to host a variety of online training sessions to help support the efforts of our community partners
who put in-person programming on hold due to the pandemic. More than 25 virtual sessions were held on topics including preparing for job interviews, dressing professionally, and building self-confidence.
- Across Europe, our Associates volunteer and fundraise to support vulnerable children and young people living in our local communities. In fiscal 2022, we approved more than 1,600 charity nominations submitted by Associates in Europe
through the T.K. Maxx and Homesense Foundation’s Community Fund. These grants supported charities whose mission is to help vulnerable children, young people, and families achieve their potential. Learn more about our Community Fund here.
Throughout fiscal 2022, TJX Associates across the globe engaged in department-wide efforts to support causes they were passionate about, including fundraising, participating in food and clothing drives, and volunteering to help women
and young people access mentoring, education, and workforce opportunities.
We are very proud to have Associates around the world who volunteer their time and who are committed to doing good in their communities.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: CELEBRATING WITH PRIDE
Winners, Marshalls, and HomeSense in Canada have supported the LGBTQ+ community for many years. In fiscal 2022, with celebrations more virtual in nature, TJX Canada continued to provide donations to various Pride organizations around
the country. We also celebrated the LGBTQ+ community with our Associates, creating a video where Associates shared what Pride means to them. At TJX, we strive to do our part to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for our
Associates and customers alike; supporting Pride is one way that we, together with our Associates, can help to make the world more welcoming of our differences.