Walmart celebrated their grand opening today and shared $16,000 in local grants with 13 local organizations, including the Military Affairs Committee’s Adopt an Airman Program.
The CEO of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, Dale Steenbergen provided brief remarks at the ceremony. He stated, “Walmart is a great community supporter – they always have been…they put their money where their mouth is and support programs and projects all over our community. They help take care and they give back to their home.”
Steenbergen mentioned that Walmart’s support is evident in every community he visits. Walmart is committed to helping people live better through areas of sustainability, economic opportunity, and community.
Community grants along with Volunteerism Always Pays (VAP) checks were awarded to the following organizations:
- American Cancer Society Relay for Life (Event VAP 42 associates) $4,000.00
- Cheyenne Gunslingers Association (VAP William Gowen) $750.00
- City of Cheyenne Community Recreation & Events $500.00
- Climb Wyoming $1,500.00
- Day of Giving $2,000.00
- East High School $500.00
- Friends of Foster Families Inc. $3,000.00
- Laramie County Library Foundation $1,000.00
- Magic City Enterprises $500.00
- Military Affairs Committee Adopt an Airman Program (VAP Amanda McAlaster) $500.00
- Operation Homefront $500.00
- Wyoming Breast Cancer Initiative Foundation $1,500.00
- Wyoming State Department of Family Services $5,000.00
Adopt-an-Airman Program:
In 2019, the Military Affairs Committee (MAC) established the Adopt-an-Airman Program with the purpose of strengthening Airmen resiliency through community relationships; the program fosters a “home-away-from-home” social atmosphere to build relationships supporting Airmen beyond their formal military working environment.
