Brands Imagine Great Futures for America’s Youth This Holiday
Press Release
ATLANTA (Nov. 15, 2022) – This holiday season, dedicated brand supporters are joining forces to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America as they work together to provide safe spaces, caring mentors and life-enhancing experiences to over 3.6 million youth at nearly 5,000 Clubs across the nation, on Native lands and U.S military installations worldwide.
This giving season, JLo Beauty – a beauty and lifestyle brand founded by Jennifer Lopez – will donate $40,000 from the brand’s holiday sales to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s mission to help all young people reach their full potential. JLo Beauty will partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America through the brand’s “Glow It Forward” campaign, which is dedicated to paying it forward to causes that provide opportunities to shine. Club professionals provide resources, support and opportunities to help young people shine every day. Reflecting on a successful career in entertainment, beauty and more, Jennifer Lopez, a National Spokesperson for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, credits the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club for providing her first stage “shine” in performing arts, so the funds will be dedicated to this location.
“As we look forward to another festive season, express gratitude and embrace the possibilities available for today’s young people, we are honored to have the support of so many industry-leaders, corporate partners and supporters who share our belief that every child has what it takes to achieve a great future,” said Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Today, nearly 5,000 Boys & Girls Clubs provide safe spaces where young people can learn and grow. We believe every kid and teen deserves access to experiences and opportunities that change their lives for the better and are committed to doing whatever it takes to support youth on their path to a great future. In fact, according to Youth Right Now – a recent survey providing insights on America’s young people, 95% of Boys & Girls Club kids feel they have the skills needed to be successful in a job, while 89% similarly say their Club prepares them to persevere when things get hard and 78% of Club alumni are satisfied with their career, compared to 65% of adults from the general population.
This year, Boys & Girls Clubs is honored to team up with like-minded partners who have strengthened their commitment to youth through giving campaigns, in-store activations and opportunities to round up at the register. These companies include:
ALDI
This holiday season, ALDI continues its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America providing Clubs with resources surrounding programs like Healthy Habits, DEI and Trauma- Informed. ALDI is committed to supporting Children’s Health and Wellness to make a difference in their communities. Together ALDI and Boys & Girls Clubs of America are sharing resources that lead to positive youth and teen Club experiences not only through the holidays but throughout 2023.
adidas
adidas retail stores will invite customers to round-up or donate to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Bridgestone
This holiday season, funds raised through Bridgestone Retail Operations’ Driving Great Futures program will provide 12 Clubs across the country with new vans and 20 Clubs with $20,000 Transportation grants to address critical mobility needs. Bridgestone will host van celebration events, with select Clubs receiving an additional $1,000 in holiday gifts, to unveil new vans to Club communities. Since its launch in 2015, the Driving Great Futures partnership has raised more than $20 million, providing Clubs across the country with van, transportation, and technology grants through customer and employee donations across its network of more than 2,200 stores nationwide. Annually (Jan – Dec), Bridgestone provides customers with an opportunity to give $1, $3, or $5 at the register to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. To learn more about how to support this partnership visit Bridgestone Retail Operations partner page for details.
Cricket Wireless
For the third consecutive year, Cricket Wireless is launching its “12 Days of Cricket” holiday giving campaign to support Boys & Girls Clubs youth and their families. From Nov. 14 (in conjunction with World Kindness Day) to Nov. 30, Cricket will surprise families across 17 markets (St. Louis, Atlanta, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Hawaii, San Antonio, Phoenix, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Birmingham, Columbus, Sioux Falls, Dallas – Ft. Worth, Salt Lake City, Orlando) with gifts valued at over $140K. In addition, to help spread the holiday cheer more broadly, this year’s campaign includes a sweepstakes that will give Cricket customers nationwide a chance to win $2,000 and a Moto G Stylus 5G each week by scanning a QR code in 4,500+ stores beginning November 18 through January 5, 2023. This code will provide customers, who enter the sweepstakes, with an opportunity to donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. To learn more about how to support this partnership visit bgca.org/cricket for details. No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes ends 1/5/2023. Open to US residents; age of majority & older. Sponsored by Cricket Wireless LLC, 1025 Lenox Park Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. Void where prohibited. Visit http://www.cricketsweepstakes.com/12daysofcricket after November 18 for Official Rules and details.
Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs this holiday season to make their moments! Beginning October 24 through January 31, Neiman Marcus and Neiman Marcus Last Call customers will have the opportunity to donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of America while shopping online or in-stores and booking visits with Santa, supporting local Clubs in Neiman Marcus communities.
Wayback Burgers
On Giving Tuesday, November 29, Wayback Burgers will celebrate the season of giving by donating 10% of all sales to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Forever 21
This holiday season, Forever 21 is offering many ways for consumers to give back. Customers will have the opportunity to round-up their purchase in-store to donate the rounded-up portion to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Forever 21 has also committed to donating $1 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America for every item sold from their Cozy Collection. Additionally, customers will be invited to add $1, $3, or $5 donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to their online shopping cart at check-out.
Papa Johns
Feed a Shaq-sized family with the Shaq-a-Roni! This pizza with a purpose features eight foldable Shaq-sized slices loaded with extra cheese and extra pepperoni on each extra-large slice. For each Shaq-a-Roni sold now through December 24, Papa Johns will donate $1 to The Papa John’s Foundation, which has supported Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s youth leadership programs since 2019.
To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America and how to invest in America’s future generation of leaders, innovators and problem-solvers, visit www.bgca.org. After all, they’re the only next generation we’ve got.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For 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. Nearly 5,000 Clubs serve over 3.6 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. National headquarters are located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
Media Contacts
Eliza Lynch
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
203-522-7010
elynch@bgca.org
