Walmart Inc.'s charitable foundation is giving $1 million to groups aiding Afghan refugees in the United States.
The Walmart Foundation funds will support three organizations aiding incoming refugees, as well as veterans and their families, the company said Tuesday.
No One Left Behind and the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service will continue their work with special immigrant visas to support refugees entering the country. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors will use the donation to increase the capacity of its National Military Survivor Helpline, which provides round-the-clock support for veterans, military spouses and family members.
"We're looking to the cross-cultural experience of our veteran and Afghan associates to support refugees, service members and one another, as veteran leaders at Walmart explore ways to support these efforts," said Dan Bartlett, Walmart's executive vice president of corporate affairs.
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation together provide more than $1 billion in cash and in-kind giving each year.