JC Penney Saves Pennies For Boys & Girls Clubs

Starting today shoppers who purchase anything at the JC Penney at Westfields Plaza Camino Real (yes, that mall) between December 1 -14, 2010 will be able to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad to support quality after-school programs.

“The availability of affordable afterschool programs continues to be an important community objective in order to meet the needs of working parents,” said Brad Holland, Club CEO. “We hope the public keeps our mission in mind because all Round-Up dollars raised stay in our community to help support our youth and sustain our operations.”

It’s an easy way to make a difference. For all the details, follow the jump.
JCPENNEY ASKS COMMUNITY TO “ROUND-UP” HOLIDAY PURCHASES
FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CARLSBAD

(Carlsbad, California – November 30, 2010) – From December 1-14, shoppers at the JCPenney at Westfield’s Plaza Camino Real are invited to round-up their holiday purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad to support quality afterschool programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad has partnered with the local JCPenney to provide children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that foster social skills, provide opportunities to be physically active and achieve academic success in school.

“The availability of affordable afterschool programs continues to be an important community objective in order to meet the needs of working parents,” said Brad Holland, Club CEO. “We hope the public keeps our mission in mind because all Round-Up dollars raised stay in our community to help support our youth and sustain our operations.”

JCPenney’s December Round-Up campaign is the final afterschool fundraising event of the year. Recent studies show that one out of every four children in the U.S. is unsupervised after school.* Since 1999, JCPenney’s continuing support and commitment to the afterschool cause and has made it possible for more children to participate in positive afterschool environments nationwide.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad has played an integral role in the Carlsbad community since 1952, providing programs and services to thousands of young people. Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad invites you to tour their Clubhouse, and see how lives are changed on a daily basis. For more information, call (760) 729-0207, email info@bgccarlsbad.org, or visit www.bgccarlsbad.org.