Ross Stores, Inc., the parent company of Ross Dress for Less, is teaming up with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its 12th annual “Help Local Kids Succeed in School” fundraiser. (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG – More than four million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide each year.

To help prepare today’s youth for great futures, Ross Stores, Inc., the parent company of Ross Dress for Less, is teaming up with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its 12th annual “Help Local Kids Succeed in School” fundraiser.

Kicking off Saturday, February 7, and running through March 1, customers can donate at checkout in the Ross Dress for Less Store in Vienna to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Parkersburg.

Every dollar raised supports Power Hour, the Club’s homework help and tutoring program, giving kids the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond.

“Power Hour is important because it gives staff members an opportunity to help club kids find academic success beyond the classroom,” Boys & Girls Club Parkersburg CEO Darlene Murphy said. “We are so grateful to Ross and their employees for providing our community an opportunity to donate to our club.”

Ross Stores, Inc., the parent company of Ross Dress for Less, is teaming up with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for its 12th annual “Help Local Kids Succeed in School” fundraiser. (Photo Provided)

To amplify the impact, the Ross Stores Foundation will match donations, up to $500,000, building on the company’s year-round support of BGCA and its mission to help young people reach their full potential.

“Ross is proud to host our 12th annual in-Store fundraiser for BGCA in February. The Ross Stores Foundation, our Associates, and our generous Customers join forces to raise funds for Clubs nationwide and help local kids succeed. The funds we raise support Power Hour, a homework help and academic support program that opens the door to better grades and brighter futures,” said Gary Cribb, Senior Group Executive Vice President of Stores & Loss Prevention, Ross Stores.