Every year, nearly 4 million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To celebrate these extraordinary efforts, Ross 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 to Great Futures.” Beginning Feb. 8, Ross customers in Columbus can make a monetary contribution at checkout to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley (BGCCV) this February. 

“Ross is committed to supporting the youth in the communities we serve,” said Gary Cribb, executive vice president, Stores and Loss Prevention for Ross Stores, Inc. “In the month of February, we invite our customers to join us in donating to the Power Hour program to help youth develop the study skills they need to excel in their studies and beyond.” 

“We are pleased to join Ross in this campaign to better serve the youth of the Chattahoochee Valley by focusing on education in the Clubs,” said Rodney Close, CEO and President of BGCCV. “With the help from corporate partners like Ross, we can instill in our kids the study habits they need in order to be successful in the classroom.” 

Campaign facts: 

- Ross stores invite customers to give at the register during the month of February to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs 

- 100% of proceeds raised at each store will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs 

- Every $3 donation helps provide one hour of homework help for a Club youth 

- $15 helps keep a kid safe after school today 

The “Open the Doors to Geat Futures” campaign will come to an end on February 28, 2015.