Ross Includes Boys & Girls Club in Grand Opening at Gateway Mall

Lincoln, NE – Boys & Girls Clubs of Lincoln staff joined the celebration as a brand new Ross Dress for Less store opened at Gateway Mall last weekend. Ross staff presented a check for $2,500 as the store prepared to open its doors on Saturday morning. This event was part of a growing partnership between Ross and Boys & Girls Club.

Ross Stores have been partnered with Boys & Girls of America for over a decade, helping kids achieve academic success, build confidence, and lead healthy lives. Ross is a national sponsor of Boys & Girls Club's Power Hour, an after-school homework help program. During Power Hour, Club members receive support in completing their homework to improve their academic performance and develop a sense of personal responsibility.

Each August, Ross stores lead fundraisers across the United States to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. Over $11M has been donated since 2015 to support Power Hour at Boys & Girls Clubs.

Those who are interested in learning more about Boys & Girls Club and Burlington Capital can visit www.lincolnbgc.org and www.rossstores.com.

About Boys & Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County

The mission of Boys & Girls Club is to empower all youth to reach their full potential. The Boys & Girls Club Movement has focused efforts on helping children and teens achieve in three priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Good Character and Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. Boys & Girls Clubs work to ensure that young people have a positive, impactful Club experience and achieve the important outcomes that lead them to great futures.