For Immediate
Release
FAMILY DOLLAR TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS A LITTLE BRIGHTER IN THE WEST COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY
In-store giving campaign to provide funds Boys &Girls Club of West Cook County
Bellwood (November 4, 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 Bellwood can make a monetary contribution at checkout
to be donated to the West Cook County BOYS & GIRLS
CLUBS 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.”
“The support of Family Dollar and the proceeds from this campaign will help us continue to make an impact on the youth in communities and the children who need us most."- Keenan L.White, Chief Professional Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of West Cook County
Campaign facts:
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Family Dollar stores invite customers to give $1 at the register during
the month of November to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
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100% of proceeds raised at each store will benefit Boys & Girls
Clubs of America
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Every $1 donation helps provide 20 minutes of after-school programming
for a Club youth
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$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.
Contact:
Chief Professional Officer
708-547-6960
bgcwestcook@gmail.com
www.bgcwestcook.org
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