ATLANTA, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Boys &
Girls Clubs of America announces that Family Dollar and Dollar Tree
have increased their annual giving to $2
million through customer, vendor, associate and Company
donations, as well as a variety of corporate fundraising
activities, including support from The Coca-Cola Company's 'Make
Every Sip Count' campaign. Funds from the program are being used to
help Boys & Girls Clubs of America's mission, including the
Youth of the Year program and this year's critical COVID-19 relief
strategy of response, recovery and resilience for kids, families
and communities.
"Many of our Family Dollar stores share neighborhoods with Club
locations and we fully support Boys & Girls Clubs of America as
they help our youth of today become leaders of tomorrow," said
Mike Witynski, Dollar Tree's
President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our communities are at the
heart of everything we do at Family Dollar and Dollar Tree and we
would like to extend our deepest thanks to customers, vendors,
associates and The Coca-Cola Company, whose generous support has
provided meals for children and teens, youth programs and
out-of-school services to thousands of families across the
country."
Family Dollar and Dollar Tree were able to increase their annual
giving to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to $2 million in 2020 thanks to purchases and
donations from customers, along with donations from vendors,
associates and the Company. Customers were invited to donate at
registers and/or purchase participating Coca-Cola products through
The Coca-Cola Company's 'Make Every Sip Count' year-round campaign
at Family Dollar stores. In addition, the Company gift included
corporate sponsorships to support Boys & Girls Clubs of
America's Youth of the Year program and scholarships for Club
teens.
"Boys & Girls Clubs have always continually evolved our
programs and services, mobilizing to provide critical support for
the urgent needs of young people, and while unprecedented, this
year is no different. Today, Clubs are doing whatever it takes to
create equity for kids by providing access to services that promote
wellbeing, and academic programs to prevent learning loss and
support virtual learning," said Jim
Clark, president and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
"We are so thankful to have Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and The
Coca-Cola Company as dedicated partners to our mission. Their
support will help provide much needed resources for youth and
families in local communities."
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St.
Louis is one of 27 Clubs to receive a portion of
$400,000 in grants through the 'Make
Every Sip Count' campaign. The Club has modified its operations to
support the needs of kids in their community including virtual
programming and camps, opening during the school day to support
virtual school, and continuing to offer a safe place for kids and
teens to learn and grow.
"Our Clubs are continuing to adapt and adjust to the
everchanging landscape to keep our kids learning, engaged, having
fun and staying safe," said Flint Fowler Ph.D., president &
CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater
St. Louis. "Thank you to Dollar Tree, Family Dollar,
and The Coca-Cola Company for providing much needed support for
kids in our community. As we continue during this uncertain time,
this support will help us continue to increase youth safety and
well-being, combat learning loss and support virtual learning, and
advance racial and social equity, while continuing to tackle other
urgent needs in our community."
Boys & Girls Clubs still need support as many Clubs are now
open all day assisting kids and teens with virtual programming.
Shoppers can participate in the 'Make Every Sip Count' campaign by
visiting their local Family Dollar store and purchasing qualifying
Coca-Cola products, with 10 percent of purchases being donated to
Boys & Girls Clubs.
To learn more about the 'Make Every Sip Count' campaign and to
find a Family Dollar near you, visit
Coke.com/MakeEverySipCount or FamilyDollar.com.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of America
For more 160
years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has enabled
young people most in need to achieve great futures as productive,
caring, responsible citizens. Today, more than 4,700 Clubs serve
4.6 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. They provide a safe place, caring adult mentors, fun and
friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily
basis during critical non-school hours. Club programs promote
academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy
lifestyles. In a Harris Survey of alumni, 54 percent said the Club
saved their lives. National headquarters are located in
Atlanta. Learn more about Boys
& Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and Twitter.
About Family Dollar/Dollar Tree
Dollar Tree, a Fortune
200 Company, operated 15,479 stores across 48 states and five
Canadian provinces as of August 1,
2020. Stores operate under the brands of Dollar Tree, Family
Dollar, and Dollar Tree Canada. To learn more about the Company,
visit www.DollarTree.com.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company,
offering over 500 brands in more than 200 countries and
territories. In addition to the company's Coca-Cola brand, our
portfolio includes AdeS, Ayataka, Costa, Dasani, Del Valle, Fanta, Georgia, Gold Peak, Honest, innocent, Minute
Maid, Powerade, Simply, smartwater, Sprite, vitaminwater and ZICO.
We're constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in
our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We're
also working to reduce our environmental impact by replenishing
water and promoting recycling. With our bottling partners, we
employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity
to local communities worldwide. Learn more
at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us
on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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