In-store giving campaign to provide funds to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona
Every year, nearly 4 million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To celebrate these extraordinary efforts, Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) announced that it is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) with a four-week program called, “Open the Door for America’s Kids.” Beginning Nov. 1, Family Dollar customers in Prescott and Prescott Valley can make a monetary contribution at checkout to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona this holiday season.
“After learning how many children are served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the country each year, we knew we wanted to lend a hand,” said Howard Levine, Chairman and CEO of Family Dollar. “We are thrilled to be teaming up with such an incredible organization, and I know that together, we can help provide a happier holiday season to many children and families across the country.”
Campaign facts:
· Family Dollar stores invite customers to give $1 at the register during the month of November to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
· 100% of proceeds raised at each store will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
· Every $1 donation helps provide 20 minutes of after-school programming for a Club youth
· $15 helps keep a kid safe after school today
About Family Dollar
For more than 54 years, Family Dollar has been providing value and convenience to customers in easy-to-shop neighborhood locations. Family Dollar’s mix of name brands, and quality, private brand merchandise appeals to shoppers in more than 8,200 stores in rural and urban settings across 46 states. Helping families save on the items they need with everyday low prices creates a strong bond with customers who refer to their neighborhood store as “my Family Dollar.” Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina, just outside of Charlotte, Family Dollar is a Fortune 300, publicly held company with common stock traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FDO. For more information, please visit www.familydollar.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona provides after-school and summer programs in Prescott and Prescott Valley, Arizona. Our programs focus on three key areas: Academic Success, Healthy Choices, and Character and Leadership Development, providing youth with the tools they need to enjoy childhood and become successful adults. Every year, hundreds of children and teens benefit from programs through our clubhouses, and outreach services in the community. For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona follow us on Facebook facebook.com/BGCCAZ or visit www.bgccaz.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona Contact:
Kristen Kerns
Development Coordinator
928.776.8686
www.bgccaz.org
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Kristen M. Kerns
Development Coordinator
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona | 335 East Aubrey St. Prescott, AZ 86303
Office: 928.776.8686 | Cell: 480.390.3194 | Fax: 928.776.8705 | kkerns@bgccaz.org | bgccaz.org
