Here’s How Adidas, Puma, Kids Foot Locker and More Are Supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America This Back-to-School Season

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Adidas, Puma, Kids Foot Locker and Shoe Carnival and nearly 20 other companies have come together for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America this back-to-school season through the youth organization’s annual “Raise Your Hand” campaign.

Running now through September, the campaign aims to raise $10 million to support Boys & Girls Clubs’ Great Futures initiative, which is dedicated to supporting students to excel in an out of the classroom.

According to the organization, the yearly back-to-school campaign brings together Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s partners to support its mission through various fundraising initiatives, including product donations, round-up programs and direct contribution campaigns. “Prep Rally” style kickoff events, hosted by retail partners, will also generate excitement and encouragement for students returning to school.

“At Boys & Girls Clubs of America, our mission is to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential,” Jim Clark, president and chief executive officer, said in a statement. “This back-to-school season, with the incredible support of our partners, we are more committed than ever to ensuring that every young person across our 5,400 Club locations has the resources and support they need to flourish.”

Here is how some footwear and retail companies are supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of America this back-to-school season :

Adidas

Beginning July 15, Adidas stores will invite customers to round-up or donate to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Family Dollar

Together with their associates, brand partners, and customers, Family Dollar is donating more than $2.5 million this year to empower Club youth to be changemakers. Customers can join in supporting Club youth by donating $1, $2 or $3 dollars at the register now through Sept. 8.

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Forever 21

This back-to-school season Forever 21 is inviting customers to shop in-stores now through Sept. 3 to round-up their purchases to the nearest dollar amount at checkout to donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Kids Foot Locker

Kids Foot Locker will invite customers from July through September to “Add a Buck” to their total. The top performing stores will give pass-through to local Clubs for a pizza party and funding.

Kohl’s

Browse Kohl’s selection of Kohl’s Cares Goods for Good books and plush toys, with 100 percent of the net profit supporting the health and wellness of families nationwide.

Puma

This back-to-school season, customers can donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of America at Puma outlet stores. There will also be exclusive cobranded merchandise launching this fall, including a limited-edition T-shirt and shoes. Additionally, Puma employees will volunteer at local Clubs.

Shoe Carnival

Now through Sept. 2, Shoe Carnival invites customers to round up at check-out to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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