Zoe Velevitch holds a Bon-Ton Store plush teddy bear for the 3rd Annual Give the Gift of a Great Future campaign. (Photo submitted)
WESTFIELD – This holiday season the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield are proud to partner with The Bon-Ton Stores as part of our Annual Give the Gift of a Great Future campaign.
“We are grateful for the continued support from the Bon-Ton Stores and our partnership which encourages customers to purchase a plush teddy bear and give the gift of a great future,” said Executive Director Bill Parks.
Beginning Friday through Christmas Eve, Bon-Ton shoppers can purchase a teddy bear or make a donation at any Bon-Ton store and online. The adorable, plush teddy bears are dressed up in holiday scarves and retail for $7. Your purchase generates a minimum donation of $2.75 to Boys & Girls Clubs. Customers can donate $3 in exchange for a coupon or discount.
The Bon-Ton Stores have been a supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs for a decade. In past years, the program included the sale of a plush teddy bear and raised approximately $100,000 annually for Boys & Girls Clubs.
Boys & Girls Clubs across the country thank Bon-Ton for supporting the end-of-year campaign.
“As a former Club kid, I know Clubs are safe places where children can grow, learn and develop,” said Alumni Ambassador for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Mario Lopez. “I hope you will join me and your local Bon-Ton store this holiday season by supporting Boys & Girls Clubs in your community and across the nation.”
The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield ensures all children, no matter what obstacles they face, are given the tools and encouragement they need to realize and build their dreams into reality. If you would like more information about programs at the Boys & Girls Club, or if you would like to get your child involved, please contact Kellie Brown, director of operations, at 413.562.2301 or visit the website at www.bgcwestfield.org
