Boys & Girls Clubs of America launched its 2020 Back2School cause campaign in July and continued its momentum by announcing additional partnerships with retailers around the country, including Champion Athleticwear, Kids Foot Locker and Old Navy.
“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 all the partners who have joined our Back2School campaign this year. Their support will help Clubs do whatever it takes to ensure kids, families and communities have what they need to navigate the school year.”
Charles Schwab Foundation, Chuck E. Cheese, Comcast NBCUniversal, The James M. Cox Foundation, 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 heading back to school, whether virtually or in-person.
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 dine-in and carryout orders and all additional guest donations will support local youth sports through partners like Boys & Girls Clubs.
Champion Athleticwear
Champion has launched a new CSR initiative, Champion For All. As part of this initiative, Champion is donating 50,000 masks to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Champion also launched a Champion For All collection with proceeds supporting the mask donation. The collection is 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. By purchasing participating Coca-Cola products through December 31 at Family Dollar stores, 10 percent, up to $1 million, will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy is hosting a back-to-school promotion through September 5, online and at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide. CVS Pharmacy and P&G are donating $500,000 in value to local Boys & Girls Clubs.
Family Dollar
Through September 7, Family Dollar customers in supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America this Back-to-School season can donate $1, $2 and $3 at store registers.
FRThankYou.com
For every Buy One/Gift One T-shirt purchased from FRThankYou.com, the brand donates a similar item to ICU and ER doctors, nurses and support teams fighting COVID-19. FRThankYou.com also donates 25 percdnt of all sales to other charities including Boys & Girls Clubs.
Kids Foot Locker
Kids Foot Locker is hosting 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 through September 12.
Michaels
Through August 29, Michaels customers can support their local Boys & Girls Clubs with select in-store art supply purchases.
Microsoft
Through September 30, Microsoft Rewards “Give With Bing” campaign and fundraiser gives users the opportunity to sign up and donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Users can also donate points via the Rewards App. Microsoft Rewards will match donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of America through September 30 to support Back2School.
Murphy USA
Through September 1, Murphy USA will ask customers to roundup or donate $1, $5 or $10 to support Boys & Girls Clubs.
Old Navy
Old Navy’s back-to-school donation drive raised over $1.6 million for Boys & Girls Clubs. Customers can continue their support throughout the year at OldNavy.com by selecting the “Donate at Checkout” option.
Photo courtesy Boys & Girls Clubs Of America
