RETAILERS PARTNER WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA TO HELP PREPARE KIDS AND TEENS FOR BACK2SCHOOL

Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently launched its 2020 Back2School cause campaign in partnership with more than a dozen retailers around the country.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently launched its 2020 Back2School cause campaign in partnership with more than a dozen retailers around the country.

Retailers Partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Help Prepare Kids and Teens for Back2School

Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently launched its 2020 Back2School cause campaign in partnership with more than a dozen retailers around the country.

As millions of kids and teens are gearing up to return to school, whether virtually or in-person, the youth advocacy organization is working to ensure that all kids, especially those who are in the most need, have the same opportunities to succeed in life.

“Back to school will look a lot different this year for America’s kids,” said Jim Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “But even in uncertain times, Boys & Girls Clubs are here to support kids and teens, providing a safe place with meals, school supplies and virtual or in-person programs with positive mentors. I want to give a huge thank you to this year’s Back2School partners. Their support will help Clubs do whatever it takes to ensure kids, families and communities have what they need to navigate the upcoming school year.”

Throughout the Back2School promotion, corporate partners are supporting Club youth by donating school supplies, galvanizing their employees to volunteer with local Clubs while adhering to social distancing guidelines, and engaging the public to participate in the cause campaign.

Charles Schwab Foundation, Chuck E. Cheese, Comcast NBC Universal, FRThankYou.com, The James M. Cox Foundation, Panda Express, Ross Stores, Toyota North America, and Wayback Burgers are supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of America Back2School by raising awareness of the needs facing kids and helping ensure that they have all the right school tools for a successful educational experience.

In addition, the following Back2School partners are offering ways customers can get involved by participating in the following partner programs:

Buffalo Wild Wings

On August 19, guests can support youth sports by dining at Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants. Ten percent of the check plus all additional guest donations will support local youth sports through partners like Boys & Girls Clubs.

Champion Athleticwear

On August 5, Champion is launching a new CSR initiative, Champion For All, aimed at creating a more inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds – regardless of their race, age, income, religion or gender. As part of this initiative, Champion is donating 50,000 masks to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Champion wants to make sure kids are safe and protected when returning to school this fall. Champion is also launching a Champion For All collection as well. Proceeds from this collection will help support the mask donation. The collection will be available exclusively at Champion.com and Champion retail stores in New York, Boston and Las Vegas.

The Coca-Cola Company

Coca-Cola and Family Dollar have teamed up with Boys & Girls Clubs to make a difference in the communities they serve. By purchasing participating Coca-Cola products through December 31 at your local Family Dollar stores, 10% of purchases, up to $1 million, will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

CVS Pharmacy

CVS will host a back-to-school promotion from August 9 through September 5, online and at CVS locations nationwide. CVS and P&G are donating $500,000 in value, which includes personal care products to local Boys & Girls Clubs to help kids in need go back to school with confidence.

Family Dollar

Going on now through September 7, join Family Dollar customers in supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America this Back-to-School season by donating $1, $2 and $3 at store registers.

Kids Foot Locker

Kids Foot Locker is empowering Great Futures as it hosts a nationwide donation program in-store where customers can donate $1, $3, $5 or $10 at check-out to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America going on now through September 12.

Michaels

Going on now through - August 29, Michaels customers will have the opportunity to directly support their local Boys & Girls Clubs with select arts supply purchases.

Microsoft

Microsoft Rewards will be supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America Back2School with a “Give With Bing” campaign and fundraiser through September 30. Supporters can sign up (https://www.bing.com/give) to donate just by selecting Boys & Girls Clubs of America as the nonprofit partner and then searching with Bing on desktop, mobile or the Bing Search app. Xbox One users can also donate points via the Rewards App on their consoles. Microsoft Rewards will match donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of America through September 30 to support Back2School.

Murphy USA

Murphy USA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are maximizing the potential of kids in your local community. Going on now through - September 1, Murphy USA will ask customers to roundup or donate $1, $5, or $10 to support Boys & Girls Clubs.

Old Navy

Going on now through - August 6, visit any Old Navy store to donate to Boys & Girls Clubs at checkout to support big dreams and bigger opportunities for the next generation. Customers who donate $5 or more in-store will receive $5 off their $35 next purchase. Customers who shop online in the US can also support Boys & Girls Clubs by selecting the “donate at checkout” option.

The Back2School campaign aligns with Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Great Futures Campaign, which calls attention to the crisis facing kids and teens and elevates the role after-school time plays in creating opportunities for youth explore their individual voice and the activities that inspire their dreams and passions.

For more information about ways to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Back2School campaign, visit www.bgca.org

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