Nearly twenty partners, including adidas,
Forever 21, Murphy USA and T-Mobile aim to provide essential
resources to Boys & Girls Club youth for a successful school
year
As students prepare to return to school, Boys & Girls Clubs
of America, the nation’s leading youth development organization,
proudly announces steadfast commitments from nearly 20 partners as
part of the organization’s annual back-to-school campaign, “Raise
Your Hand”, which runs now through September. Boys & Girls
Clubs of America and each dedicated supporter are ensuring students
have the resources they need to excel both in and out of the
classroom as the 2024-2025 school year rapidly approaches.
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As students prepare to return to school,
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s leading youth
development organization, proudly announces steadfast commitments
from nearly 20 partners as part of the organization’s annual
back-to-school campaign, “Raise Your Hand”, which runs now through
September. (Photo: Business Wire)
The yearly back-to-school campaign brings together Boys &
Girls Clubs of America’s partners to support its mission through
various fundraising initiatives, including product donations,
round-up programs and direct contribution campaigns. “Prep Rally”
style kickoff events, hosted by retail partners, will also generate
excitement and encouragement for students returning to school.
The more than three million Club kids nationwide are living
proof that participation in structured out-of-school programs
significantly enhances behavior, attendance, graduation rates and
overall academic performance. Through this campaign, Boys &
Girls Clubs of America’s goal is to raise $10 million to support
its Great Futures initiative, ensuring every child receives the
social, educational and emotional support needed to flourish.
“At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, our mission is to inspire
and enable all young people to reach their full potential,” said
Jim Clark, president & CEO. “This back-to-school season, with
the incredible support of our partners, we are more committed than
ever to ensuring that every young person across our 5,400 Club
locations has the resources and support they need to flourish.”
Boys & Girls Clubs of America, renowned for meeting young
people where they are, remains steadfast in its mission to help
kids and teens across the nation thrive. Offering safe
environments, dedicated mentors and meaningful programs and
experiences, the Clubs equip youth with the skills they need to
excel in school, careers and life. The Clubs provide a supportive
space where students receive homework assistance, engage in
enriching activities and build positive relationships with peers
and mentors. These experiences help youth develop critical life
skills including resilience, leadership and creativity.
The following partners are providing unique opportunities for
customers to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America this
back-to-school season:
adidas Beginning July 15, adidas stores will invite
customers to round-up or donate to support Boys & Girls Clubs
of America.
Bridgestone Retail Operations The Bridgestone Retail
Operations Driving Great Futures partnership with Boys & Girls
Clubs of America is continuing to make out-of-school programming
more accessible to Club youth and their families by addressing
transportation and technology needs. Visit a Firestone Complete
Auto Care, Tires Plus, Hibdon Tires Plus, or Wheel Works store to
donate.
Caesars Entertainment Beginning August through December,
Caesars Entertainment will invite guests to donate change when
casting out their slot tickets to support Boys & Girls Clubs of
America through the Company’s ‘Caesars Makes Change’ program.
Comcast NBCUniversal Comcast NBCUniversal is a long-time
supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs of America through Project UP,
the company’s $1B commitment to connect people to the Internet and
advance economic mobility for the next generation of innovators,
entrepreneurs, storytellers, and creators. This year Comcast
NBCUniversal is also a proud media partner of the back-to-school
campaign, "Raise Your Hand.”
Cox Enterprises Through a decades-long partnership, Cox
has proudly supported Boys & Girls Clubs of America in its
commitment to building great futures for America’s youth and
leveling the playing field for all kids. To kick off the
back-to-school season, Manheim by Cox Automotive auction locations
and select Cox offices across the country will pack backpacks full
of school supplies and raise essential funding for their local
clubs. In alignment with Cox’s goal to empower 34 million people to
live more prosperous lives by 2034, the funds will help break down
educational barriers that prevent people from entering the
workforce and support students in achieving their potential.
Family Dollar Family Dollar and Boys & Girls Clubs of
America are partnering to empower Club youth to create positive
change in their communities by giving them the resources,
opportunities and support to Do More to impact the world around
them. Together with their associates, brand partners, and
customers, Family Dollar is donating more than $2.5 million this
year to empower Club youth to be changemakers. Customers can join
in supporting Club youth by donating $1, $2 or $3 dollars at the
register now through Sept. 8.
Forever 21 Forever 21 has worked hand-in-hand with Boys
& Girls Clubs of America to support programs that drive equity
and opportunity for all youth. Since partnering in 2020, Forever 21
has raised over $8M to the organization, making a huge impact for
kids, families, and communities nationwide. This back-to-school
season Forever 21 is inviting customers to shop in-stores now
through Sept. 3 to round-up their purchases to the nearest dollar
amount at checkout to donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of
America.
Kids Foot Locker Kids Foot Locker will invite customers
from July through September to "Add a Buck" to their total. The top
performing stores will give pass-through to local Clubs for a pizza
party and funding.
Kohl's Kohl's Cares is committed to giving back to local
communities during back to school and all year. Browse Kohl's
selection of Kohl's Cares Goods for Good books and plush toys, with
100% of the net profit supporting the health and wellness of
families nationwide.
Lenovo Lenovo's investment in Boys & Girls Clubs of
America will allow Clubs to re-engage teen populations lost during
the pandemic, provide technology and training to Club staff and
teens, and ensure their support for science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) education drives positive change.
Leslie’s From May 7 through October 31, 2024, Leslie’s is
accepting customer donations online and in more than 1,000 stores
across the nation to support water safety and drowning prevention
programs with 100% of all proceeds split equally between Boys &
Girls Clubs of America and the American Red Cross. Within the past
three years, Leslie’s has raised and donated more than $1.5 million
for such programs, with the funds fueling local initiatives in
communities across the U.S.
Murphy USA ‘Great Futures Fueled Here’ is Murphy USA’s
signature cause campaign. It has been instrumental in helping Boys
& Girls Clubs of America provide programming and resources that
create positive experiences for young people. The campaign gives
customers the opportunity to make a monetary contribution of $1,
$3, $5, or $10 dollars or round up their purchases to the nearest
dollar amount at checkout.
The campaign occurs at all Murphy USA and Murphy Express sites
across 27 states and will run from Aug. 7 through Nov. 5, 2024. All
proceeds will support Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s mission
to support back to school and enable all young people to reach
their full potential as productive, caring, responsible
citizens.
Sharpie® and Paper Mate® This back-to-school season,
iconic brands Sharpie and Paper Mate are proud to partner with Boys
& Girls Clubs of America to empower the next generation. By
providing essential school supplies and supporting dynamic Club
arts programs, Sharpie and Paper Mate are not just preparing kids
and teens for academic success— they’re sparking imagination,
encouraging creative expression, and building the courage kids need
to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Join Sharpie and Paper
Mate in making a lasting impact on young minds this school
year.
Panda Express Panda Cares, the philanthropic arm of Panda
Express, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year on Panda
Cares Day, August 8th. In celebration of Panda Cares Day,
throughout the month of August, Panda Express associates will
celebrate with over 90 Clubs, providing them with delicious Panda
meals, gifting brand-new reading books, and Panda swag, as well as
other fun-filled celebrations and resources to help kick-off the
back-to-school season. Thanks to the generosity of Panda guests’
and associates’ donations, since 2020, Panda Cares has committed
more than $51 million in support to Boys & Girls Clubs, with a
focus on increasing the quality of academic success programming in
Clubs through the support of Project Learn and establishing Panda
Cares Centers of Hope. In 2024, Panda Cares support will provide
more than $11.6M in funding to support Project Learn, establish 42
new Centers of Hope, and launch the Panda Cares Scholars Program
for Boys & Girls Clubs.
PUMA PUMA is excited to continue in another year of
partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support local
youth. This back-to-school season, customers can donate to Boys
& Girls Clubs of America at PUMA outlet stores. The fun doesn't
stop there, with exclusive cobranded merchandise launching this
fall, including a limited-edition t-shirt and shoes. Additionally,
PUMA employees will volunteer at local Clubs, enriching the lives
of children nationwide. Customers are invited to join PUMA in
making a difference!
Shell Beginning Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, Shell will host
the Giving Pump campaign. The Giving Pump program enables Shell
wholesalers to donate a portion of sales from specially marked
purple pumps throughout the US, giving back to communities. In
2024, Shell wholesalers can designate Boys & Girls Clubs of
America as the recipient of their Giving Pump donations.
Contributions generated through this initiative will directly fund
diverse programs aimed at enriching the lives of Club members. For
consumers, it’s never been easier to play a part and comes at no
additional cost or effort. The next time you’re running on empty,
simply pick the Purple Pump at a participating Shell station, and
know that by fueling up your vehicle, you’re also fueling up your
community. Download the Shell App or visit shell.us to find a
participating station near you.
Shoe Carnival Now through Sept. 2, Shoe Carnival invites
customers to round up at check-out to support Boys & Girls
Clubs of America. To support the back-to-school campaign, visit
your local Shoe Carnival store, or visit shoecarnival.com to find a
store near you. The best of back to school at Shoe Carnival.
T-Mobile Boys & Girls Clubs of America is excited to
work with T-Mobile to provide thousands of children heading back to
school with access to reliable connectivity through Project
10Million — the Un-carrier's $10.7 billion initiative aimed at
closing the digital divide for students across the United States.
Through the collaboration, at select Boys & Girls Club of
America Organizations across multiple states, T-Mobile will
facilitate sign-ups for free internet connectivity and mobile
hotspots through T-Mobile’s Project 10Million to eligible student
households, so students can learn and thrive in our increasingly
digital world.
For additional information on Boys & Girls Clubs of America
and the back-to-school campaign, please visit
https://www.bgca.org/.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
(BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to
learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and
friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily
basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs
programming promotes academic success, good character and
leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,400 Clubs serve more
than 3 million young people through Club membership and community
outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on
Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in
BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations
worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn
more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and
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