Priority is given to projects that have a Big Lots associate actively involved. COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Lots has announced a charitable effort to help hungry families in the West Columbus community. Spectrum championed digital literacy last month, announcing our 2019 Spectrum Digital Education Grant recipients. In the first year of the foundation, • 656 associates volunteered more than 1,500 hours • Raised more than $2 million among our vendor community to support Big Lots charities • Raised $2.2 million via a point of sale donation campaign to benefit Nationwide Children’s hospital We receive a very high volume of requests. Homelessness Services Grants are awarded throughout the United States where Big Lots stores and distribution centers are found. Supportive Housing & Shelters Visit Funding Website. In addition, Big Lots associates volunteer thousands of hours in the community. Note: Gifts outside of this criterion are considered on a case-by-case basis. Priority is given to organizations that align with our giving areas and have a Big Lots associate involved as an active volunteer, board member or committee member. Go Here to Begin Application. commitment and involvement. departments, Organizations that spend more than 20% of their revenue on overhead and While Big Lots, founded in 1967 as Consolidated International, Inc., has long been philanthropic, it was Campisi’s arrival in 2013 that shifted the culture and put giving at the forefront. centers (Columbus, OH, Tremont, PA, Durant, OK, Montgomery, AL, Rancho  Cucamonga, CA), or our corporate office (Columbus, Ohio). •    Organizations that spend more than 20% of their revenue on overhead and fundraising costs Requests from individuals, families, and other sources will not be accepted. Support is provided in the form of monetary gifts, gift cards, and merchandise in-kind. Giving back to our communities is an important company value. Application deadline is July 1. grants. 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