27th Annual National Night Out Sponsored By Target

Target is participating as a sponsor of the 27th Annual National Night Out (NNO) event on August 2, 2011, marking the Seventh year of its partnership with the National Association of Town Watch.

Target will offer support to the community by bringing them together with their law enforcement and emergency services.

Bethel Police Department will be there with their K9 unit and SWAT gear. Other local services will also be there along with face painting, and free food.

This sponsorship is part of the ongoing support Target provides to local communities throughout the country. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its income to the communities it serves. Today, that equals more than $3 million to support education, the arts, social services, and volunteerism.

Target also has a proud history of partnership with local law enforcement agencies. Through its Target & BLUE program, Target supports local law enforcement by sharing information, technology and expertise while focusing on safety and security issues that affect guests, team members and communities. 

In 2010, more than 36 million people across the nation participated in NNO by attending their neighborhood block party.