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Giving Back to the Communities BJ’s Serves
BJ’s Wholesale Club takes great pride in being
a good corporate citizen. Through their charitable giving, community
relations programs and grants from BJ’s Charitable FoundationSM,
BJ’s works to support and enhance programs that perform vital services
within each community BJ’s serves. Here are a few examples of the
important causes BJ’s supported in 2007:
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St. Coletta and Cardinal Cushing Schools
of Massachusetts (Hanover, MA)
in support of the school’s mission to
provide specialized living and learning
environments to individuals with cognitive and physical handicaps from
diverse backgrounds.
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The Salvation
Army® by collecting clothes and toys for children in
need during the holidays in the 16 states BJ’s clubs are located.
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The Diaper Bank (New Haven, CT) for the purchase of diapers
for low-income families.
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Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee
(Bradenton, FL) for their Family & Baby Emergency Food Baskets, for
families going through crisis and toward the Summer Snacks program,
which donates nutritious snacks for children in partnership with
neighborhood community centers.
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First Tee of the New Hampshire
(North Hampton, NH) to provide educational programs in the public
schools that promote character development, life skills and core
values through the game of golf.
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The United Way
of America®, through the support of corporate donations
and BJ’s employee contributions, together, this helps
a broad range of people and organizations in
identifying and resolving pressing community issues throughout BJ’s
footprint.
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Community Welcome House
(Newnan, GA) to support their educational outreach program and shelter
for women and children who are homeless due to domestic violence.
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The Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute (Boston, MA) to support its
Women’s Cancers Program for both research
and treatment.
BJ’s Charitable FoundationSM
Since its first grant in 2005, BJ’s Charitable Foundation has allocated
funds on a quarterly basis, giving more than $5,250,000 to over 500
deserving organizations in the 16 states BJ’s Clubs are located. In
2007, BJ’s Charitable Foundation presented 204 grants totaling more than
$1,690,000. The goal of BJ’s Charitable Foundation is to create a
positive, long-lasting impact on the communities we serve. The
Foundation’s mission is to enhance and enrich community programs that
primarily benefit children and families. The majority of BJ’s giving is
focused on organizations that promote the safety, security and
well-being of children and families, support education and health
programs, promote community service opportunities and aid in hunger and
disaster relief. |
