by Mary Matthews on 2015-02-11

Residents throughout the Inland Empire can make donations at Ross stores to benefit area youth served by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside. Kicking off Feb. 8, the three-week program, "Open the Door to Great Futures," invites shoppers at seven Inland Empire Ross stores to make a monetary contribution at checkout, with 100 percent of the donations benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs Power Hour program, which provides an environment for members to complete their homework and receive tutoring after school. “Ross is committed to supporting the youth in the communities we serve,” said Gary Cribb, executive vice president, Stores and Loss Prevention for Ross Stores, Inc. “We invite our customers to join us in donating...to help youth develop the study skills they need to excel in their studies and beyond.” P.T. McEwen, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs, said he appreciates the support of companies like Ross. “Ross is asking the community to directly support all the kids we serve through our Power Hour program, and we are grateful for their partnership in encouraging academic excellence,” McEwen said. Participating Ross stores are: * 1380 Industrial Park Ave., Redlands; * 4080 E. Highland Ave., Highland; * 4080 Madison St., Riverside; * 10255 Magnolia Ave., Riverside; * 12625 Frederick St., Suite C, Moreno Valley; * 2519 Tuscany St., Corona; and * 330 N. McKinley St., Corona. [END] Original PR: Sent in by Joy Juedes Every year, nearly 4 million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To celebrate these extraordinary efforts, Ross Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) announced that it is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) with a three- week program, “Open the Door to Great Futures.” Beginning Sunday, Feb. 8, customers at seven Inland Empire Ross stores can make a monetary contribution at checkout to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands- Riverside. Participating Ross stores are:  1380 Industrial Park Ave., Redlands;  4080 E. Highland Ave., Highland;  4080 Madison St., Riverside;  10255 Magnolia Ave., Riverside;  12625 Frederick St., Suite C, Moreno Valley;  2519 Tuscany St., Corona; and  330 N. McKinley St., Corona. One hundred percent of donations benefit the Clubs’ Power Hour program, which provides an environment for members to do their homework and receive tutoring after school. A $3 donation funds one hour of homework help for a Club member. Customers who give $10 or more will receive a “Great Futures” wristband. “Ross is committed to supporting the youth in the communities we serve,” said Gary Cribb, executive vice president, Stores and Loss Prevention for Ross Stores, Inc. “In the month of February, we invite our customers to join us in donating to the Power Hour program to help youth develop the study skills they need to excel in their studies and beyond.” P.T. McEwen, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs, said he appreciates the support of companies like Ross. “Ross is asking the community to directly support all the kids we serve through our Power Hour program, and we are grateful for their partnership in encouraging academic excellence,” McEwen said.