Amarillo
TX
USA
Maverick and Ross Fundraiser Press Release
We are excited to announce the first-ever Ross Junior Employee Fundraiser this Saturday, March 2nd! We hope to see you at Ross!
PRESS RELEASE
“This year is special. It marks our 10th annual in-store fundraiser to benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs. The funds raised will directly help kids at Clubs nationwide by supporting Power Hour, a homework tutoring program, nationally sponsored by Ross. We are proud of our strong, long-standing partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs and look forward to coming together with our Customers and Associates to ‘Help Local Kids Thrive,’” said Matt Young, Group Senior Vice President, Ross Stores.
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS® TO HELP LOCAL KIDS THRIVE IN AMARILLO!
10th Annual In-store fundraiser to provide support to Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo
BENEFICIARY: Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo
WHO: Ross Dress for Less
WHAT: Ross Junior Employee Fundraiser
WHEN: Saturday, March 2
TIME: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Soncy location
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Interstate 40 location
WHERE: Ross Dress for Less
3510 E. Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX and
3030 S. Soncy Rd, Amarillo, TX
CONTACT: Ashley Hampton, ashleyh@maverickclub.org, (918) 801-6608
For the first time ever, Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo members will be Ross Junior Employees on March 2nd to encourage support for the national Ross fundraiser. After completing the application and interview process, these young individuals have been selected to fulfill various roles such as door greeters, register helpers, and store organizers. This unique opportunity not only equips them with valuable skills early on but also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and partnership.
Beyond their assigned tasks, the members are actively promoting support for Power Hour, a vital daily education program focused on homework and tutoring. Given that a majority of the club’s members are below grade level, and over 85% of them come from low-income backgrounds, Power Hour is a crucial resource. With up to 650 kids benefiting daily, Power Hour provides valuable academic support and opportunities for a brighter future, ensuring that every child has the chance to succeed.
Every year, over three million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs across the country. To demonstrate ongoing support for shaping the future of today’s youth, Ross Stores, Inc. has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for a three-week program called “Help Local Kids Thrive.” From February 10th to March 3rd, customers in Amarillo are invited to make monetary contributions at their local Ross Dress for Less (“Ross”) store during checkout, with proceeds benefitting the Maverick Boys & Girls Club of Amarillo.
Rooted in a shared commitment to helping young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens, this annual fundraiser helps to actualize the dreams of many local kids and teens.
Campaign Facts:
- This February, Ross Stores is inviting customers to give at the register to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America from February 10th – March 3rd. Ross will match the first $400,000 raised!
- 100% of the funds raised at each store will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs, with 80% being directed to a Club in the community.
- Ross is the national sponsor of BGCA’s Power Hour, a program that provides kids and teens the opportunity to do their homework in a safe place, in-person or virtually, with support from Boys & Girls Club staff.
- Every $5 donation helps provide one-half hour of homework help for a Club youth. $15 helps keep a kid safe after school.
- This is the 10th annual Ross Stores, Inc. fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs. Together with its customers, Ross has raised and donated more than $46 million to support BGCA and Power Hour.
Ashley Hampton
Charitable Engagement Director
Maverick Boys & Girls Clubs of Amarillo
[o] 806-372-8393
[c] 918-801-6608