Youth Bridge Receives Grant from Target for

Anger Management Program

Fayetteville, Ark. (September 2, 2009) — Youth Bridge, Inc. today announced a partnership with Target in recognition of its efforts in building brighter futures for teens and families In Northwest Arkansas.  The grant goes into effect this fall and will be used to counsel youth and their families on how to effectively manage anger and avoid destructive behaviors. This will be done through group counseling sessions, family sessions and individual counseling with our professional Youth Bridge staff. The generous donation from Target® will also allow Youth Bridge staff to make strides to prevent and eventually end family violence among the Northwest Arkansas community as a whole.

Sam Wallace, Youth Bridge assistant Program Director says, “The anger management program is a vital component in many of our clients’ treatment plans. Without help from organizations such a Target we would not be able to help so many youth deal with their anger issues. Anger is a common emotion when dealing with difficult situations, but coming to terms with that anger and learning to deal with it in a healthy way is something Youth Bridge teaches through our Anger Management Programs. ”

This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that equals more than $3 million every week.

“At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Laysha Ward, president, Community Relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with Youth Bridge as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.

Additionally, Target also gives through signature programs that are designed to inspire
learning in children and families. Programs include:

•           Take Charge of Education^®, a school fundraising program;

•           Target Field Trip Grants, a program that helps educators bring learning to life outside the classroom through the distribution of grants;

•           School Library Makeovers, a program that provides year-round volunteer opportunities for Target team members to get involved with their local school;

•           Target House^®, which serves as a home away from home for families of children receiving lifesaving treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital^® in Memphis;

•           Target Volunteers, a nationwide network of Target team members, retirees, families and friends who volunteer millions of hours to community projects.

About Youth Bridge, Inc

Youth Bridge is a non-profit, for impact agency that provides comprehensive services to teens and their families in the areas of abuse, neglect, homelessness, addiction issues, behavioral issues and mental health needs. We provide outpatient, residential, outreach and emergency services. Youth Bridge serves an eight county area in northwest and north central Arkansas. Annually Youth Bridge serves more than one-thousand teens and their families through our various outpatient, residential and emergency services and another 9000 in our outreach efforts.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at more than 1,600 stores nationwide and at Target.com. Target is committed to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since 1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that giving equals more than
$3 million a week.