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The Walgreen Drug Stores Historical Foundation
Walgreen has been responsible for numerous business innovations, as well as thousands of products that were developed, handled and sold by hundreds of it's employees. Until the 1980s, collecting and documenting the history of the company had been an informal process. That all changed with the advent of the Walgreen Drug Stores Historical Foundation.
The Foundation exists to preserve the heritage of Walgreen for present and future generations, as well as to educate the public and current employees about the history of retail pharmacy. From restaurant menus to playing cards and from cigar boxes to discontinued product packaging, the Historical Foundation collects artifacts donated by Walgreen aficionados from all over the country. In 1986, the Historical Foundation unveiled a reproduction of Walgreen’s first drugstore, a 1901 store featuring turn-of-the-century products and packaging.
Donations
Walgreens is committed to improving our customers' lives across America. Last year, we gave over $1 million to numerous charities, donating over $250,000 to the treatment and cure of HIV/AIDS alone. Some donations are earmarked for specific fundraising events such as the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, while others are made to research programs or given to areas showing greatest need. Each agency works to cure specific diseases afflicting our customers.
Walgreens works towards the betterment of America's youth and disadvantaged populations. Grants are given to numerous organizations across the country that help to operate programs which enable the welfare of children and our aging citizens.
Over $1 million is given each year to numerous educational institutions across the country.
AWARE Talk Radio
Chicago's and the nation's most widely syndicated, weekly, "newstalk" radio program provides the public with easy-to-understand information on health and personal well-being.
Pharmacy Classroom Presentations
Walgreens is launching an exciting new program to introduce high school students to careers in pharmacy, and we would welcome the chance to have your classroom participate
Employee Involvement
Across the country, Walgreens has dedicated employees who participate in fundraising events such as Race for the Cure, Relay for Life, and Bicycle for AIDS. Their enthusiasm is recognized and appreciated by our customers Walgreens provides a competitive salary with the opportunity for paid overtime, medical, dental and life insurance, profit sharing, a prescription drug plan, paid vacations, employee discounts and the peace of mind that comes from working with a solid industry leader.