CARTER'S TO SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE PEE DEE AREA WITH IN-STORE GIVING CAMPAIGN
Funds raised will be used to help the Club's mission of providing Pee Dee Area youth with the tools they need to be successful.
Carter's Inc. is excited to announce its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to combat youth learning loss and enhance community impact. Starting August 20, Customers in Florence can make a monetary contribution at checkout at their nearest Carter's location. Donations will support Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area early learning and arts programs.
"Carter's and Boys & Girls Clubs of America have teamed up to combat youth learning loss and enhance community impact," said Neal Zimmerman, executive director for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area. "We are incredibly grateful for the partnership with Carter's and the generous contributions from their customers that support early learning and arts programs for Club kids."
Campaign facts:
- Carter's invites customers to donate $1, $3, or $5 at the register August 20 through October 18 to Boys & Girls Clubs.
- Proceeds raised at each store will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area early learning and arts programs.
How Donations Make a Difference:
- Every $1 invested in Clubs returns $10.32 in economic benefits to Club members, their families and society.
- $1 donation can help a kid ace a test or give a teen 20 minutes of leadership training
- $3 donation can provide 18 minutes of programming
- $5 donation can feed two kids after school or give a kid access to a team sport
To donate or learn more about the campaign, visit BGCA.org/Carters.
About Carter’s, Inc.
Carter’s, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold through over 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, www.cartersoshkosh.ca, and www.carters.com.mx. Carter’s also is the largest supplier of young children’s apparel to the largest retailers in North America. Its brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. The Company’s Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. In addition to Otter Avenue, the Company also owns Little Planet, a brand focused on organic fabrics and sustainable materials, and Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area have been serving youth ages 6-18 for more than 60 years. Today, we operate six club sites in Florence, Hartsville, Hemingway, Lake City, Pamplico, and Timmonsville with more than 700 kids passing through our doors each day.
Our mission is to inspire and enable all youth, from throughout the Pee Dee area, especially those that need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Clubs fill the gap between school and home with a welcoming, positive environment in which kids and teens have fun, participate in life-changing programs, and build supportive relationships with peers and caring adults. Using a nationally recognized, evidence-based programming, our priority outcomes include
- Academic Success: Graduating from high school ready for college, trade school, military, or employment
- Good Character & Leadership: Being an engaged citizen involved in the community, registered to vote, and modeling good character
- Healthy Lifestyles: Adopting a healthy diet, practicing healthy lifestyle choices, and making a lifelong commitment to fitness.
For more information, visit www.BGCPDA.org or follow us @bgcpeedee on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
