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When Sam and Helen Walton launched their modest retail business in 1962, one of their goals was to increase opportunity and improve the lives of others along the way. This guiding principle has played a major role in the phenomenal growth of their small enterprise into a global retail leader. This principle – to the benefit of deserving people and inspiring projects around the world – also drives the philanthropic mission of the Walton Family Foundation. Today the foundation is more focused than ever on sustaining the Walton’s timeless small-town values and their deep commitment to making life better for individuals and communities alike. By working with grantees and collaborating with other philanthropic organizations, the foundation is dedicated to making a positive difference in three focus areas: K-12 education reform Freshwater and marine conservation Quality of life initiatives in our home region During 2012, the foundation invested more than $432 million in domestic and international projects that addressed significant social and environmental issues, and sought to create exciting new opportunities. The foundation continues to implement and expand grant making to fund a positive difference in many diverse communities – and in the lives of the people who call them home.

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Walton Family Foundation Invests to Double the Number of Students Enrolled in Private School with Public Scholarships by 2017

Tue, Dec 17, 2013 16:03 CET

Bipartisan support fuels private school choice expansion; former Republican Governor and Democratic U.S. Senator validate effortsDecember 17, 2013 – Today the Walton Family Foundation announced plans to invest $6 million in the Alliance for School Choice in support of an effort to double the number of students nationwide who attend private schools with the support of publicly funded scholarships. There are now nearly 300,000 students attending private schools with the support of public funding. The Alliance for School Choice is a leading national organization promoting, defending and

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Walton Family Foundation Invests to Double the Number of Students Enrolled in Private School with Public Scholarships by 2017

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