In-store giving campaign to provide funds to Boys & Girls Club of
Souhegan Valley
Milford (10/31/2014)– 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 Milford can make a monetary contribution at checkout to be donated to the Boys
& Girls Club of Souhegan Valley 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.”
“We are so thankful for the support from our
community and Family Dollar. The
donations from this campaign will reinforce our efforts to fulfill our mission,
to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to be great
today and reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible
citizens tomorrow,” said Kevin Salemi, Director of Development & Marketing for
the Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley.
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.
