Ross Stores Donates $1,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County

BGC-Ross-DonationRoss Stores awarded Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County $1,000 as part of the grand opening celebration of the Ross Dress For Less location in Merrillville, Indiana. The funds will be used to support “Power Hour”, a homework help program offered at the clubs and Kidstop sites.

Serving youth for 40 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County provide programs for nearly 5,000 boys and girls ages 5-18 in the areas of academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County has club sites located in Valparaiso, South Haven, Chesterton and Portage.

For more information on membership, volunteer opportunities or to make a tax deductible donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County, please contact your local Club, call (219) 464-7282 or visit www.bgcpoco.org. Great Futures Start HERE.

Photo: (back row l-r) Accepting a $1,000 donation from Ross Dress for Less Stores: Bryan Krieg, Program Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Porter County-South Haven Club, Gabby Garza, Cameron Taylor, Ashley Cytlak, Mychell Carlisle, Kristen Baker (front l-r) Sam Dull, Evelyn Garza, Zach Cytlak and Jasmine Garrido