BJ’s Charitable Foundation Awards More than $1 Million in Community Grants to Help Families
BJ's Wholesale Club has announced over $1 million in grants to 70 community organizations nominated by team members. The grants, awarded through BJ's Charitable Foundation, support the company's purpose of taking care of families and focus on hunger relief, education, and health and wellness.
Notable recipients include Burlington Township Food Pantry (NJ), Stewart's Caring Place (OH), and Special Olympics Florida (Tampa). Grants of up to $50,000 will help these organizations expand food distribution, support cancer patients, and provide sports equipment for athletes with disabilities.
BJ's team members are actively involved in these charities through volunteering and fundraising. The company's giving program reflects its commitment to community support, with the BJ's Charitable Foundation having awarded over $37 million to non-profit organizations and schools since its inception.
BJ's Wholesale Club ha annunciato oltre 1 milione di dollari in sovvenzioni a 70 organizzazioni comunitarie nominate dai membri del team. Le sovvenzioni, assegnate attraverso la Fondazione Caritativa di BJ, sostengono l'impegno dell'azienda nel prendersi cura delle famiglie e si concentrano su aiuto contro la fame, istruzione e salute e benessere.
Tra i destinatari notevoli ci sono Burlington Township Food Pantry (NJ), Stewart's Caring Place (OH) e Special Olympics Florida (Tampa). Le sovvenzioni fino a $50.000 aiuteranno queste organizzazioni ad ampliare la distribuzione di cibo, sostenere i pazienti affetti da cancro e fornire attrezzature sportive per atleti con disabilità.
I membri del team di BJ sono attivamente coinvolti in queste organizzazioni attraverso il volontariato e la raccolta fondi. Il programma di donazioni dell'azienda riflette il suo impegno per il supporto alla comunità, con la Fondazione Caritativa di BJ che ha assegnato oltre 37 milioni di dollari a organizzazioni no-profit e scuole dalla sua fondazione.
BJ's Wholesale Club ha anunciado más de 1 millón de dólares en subvenciones a 70 organizaciones comunitarias nominadas por los miembros del equipo. Las subvenciones, otorgadas a través de la Fundación Caritativa de BJ, apoyan el propósito de la empresa de cuidar a las familias y se enfocan en alivio del hambre, educación y salud y bienestar.
Los destinatarios notables incluyen Burlington Township Food Pantry (NJ), Stewart's Caring Place (OH) y Special Olympics Florida (Tampa). Las subvenciones de hasta $50,000 ayudarán a estas organizaciones a expandir la distribución de alimentos, apoyar a los pacientes con cáncer y proporcionar equipo deportivo para atletas con discapacidades.
Los miembros del equipo de BJ están activamente involucrados en estas organizaciones a través del voluntariado y la recaudación de fondos. El programa de donaciones de la empresa refleja su compromiso con el apoyo a la comunidad, con la Fundación Caritativa de BJ que ha otorgado más de 37 millones de dólares a organizaciones sin fines de lucro y escuelas desde su creación.
BJ의 도매 클럽은 팀원들이 추천한 70개 커뮤니티 조직에 100만 달러 이상의 보조금을 발표했습니다. BJ의 자선 재단을 통해 수여된 이 보조금은 가족을 돌보는 회사의 목적을 지원하며, 식량 지원, 교육, 건강 및 웰빙에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.
주요 수혜자에는 Burlington Township Food Pantry (NJ), Stewart's Caring Place (OH), Special Olympics Florida (탬파)가 포함됩니다. 최대 $50,000의 보조금은 이러한 조직이 식량 배급을 확장하고, 암 환자를 지원하며, 장애인을 위한 운동 장비를 제공하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다.
BJ의 팀원들은 자원봉사와 기금 모금을 통해 이 자선 단체에 적극적으로 참여하고 있습니다. 회사의 기부 프로그램은 지역 사회 지원에 대한 헌신을 반영하며, BJ의 자선 재단은 발족 이후로 3700만 달러 이상을 비영리 단체와 학교에 수여했습니다.
BJ's Wholesale Club a annoncé plus de 1 million de dollars en subventions à 70 organisations communautaires nommées par les membres de l'équipe. Les subventions, attribuées par le biais de la Fondation Caritative de BJ, soutiennent l'objectif de l'entreprise de prendre soin des familles et se concentrent sur l'aide alimentaire, l'éducation et la santé et le bien-être.
Parmi les bénéficiaires notables, on trouve Burlington Township Food Pantry (NJ), Stewart's Caring Place (OH) et Special Olympics Florida (Tampa). Des subventions pouvant atteindre 50 000 $ aideront ces organisations à élargir la distribution alimentaire, à soutenir les patients atteints de cancer et à fournir du matériel sportif aux athlètes handicapés.
Les membres de l'équipe de BJ s'impliquent activement dans ces organisations par le biais de bénévolat et de collecte de fonds. Le programme de dons de l'entreprise reflète son engagement envers le soutien à la communauté, la Fondation Caritative de BJ ayant accordé plus de 37 millions de dollars à des organisations à but non lucratif et à des écoles depuis sa création.
BJ’s Wholesale Club hat über 1 Million Dollar an Zuschüssen an 70 von Teammitgliedern nominierte Gemeinschaftsorganisationen bekannt gegeben. Die Zuschüsse, die über die BJ’s Charitable Foundation vergeben werden, unterstützen das Ziel des Unternehmens, sich um Familien zu kümmern, und konzentrieren sich auf Hungerhilfe, Bildung und Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden.
Zu den bemerkenswerten Empfängern gehören Burlington Township Food Pantry (NJ), Stewart's Caring Place (OH) und Special Olympics Florida (Tampa). Zuschüsse von bis zu 50.000 Dollar werden diesen Organisationen helfen, die Lebensmittelausgabe zu erweitern, Krebspatienten zu unterstützen und Sportausrüstung für Personen mit Behinderungen bereitzustellen.
Die Teammitglieder von BJ engagieren sich aktiv in diesen Organisationen durch Freiwilligenarbeit und Fundraising. Das Spendenprogramm des Unternehmens spiegelt sein Engagement für die Unterstützung der Gemeinschaft wider, wobei die BJ’s Charitable Foundation seit ihrer Gründung über 37 Millionen Dollar an gemeinnützige Organisationen und Schulen vergeben hat.
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BJ’s Wholesale Club announces grant winners submitted by team members
The company announced grants to 70 community organizations that were nominated by team members. The charities all support BJ’s Wholesale Club’s purpose of taking care of the families who depend on us. And BJ’s team members are actively involved in these organizations through volunteering, fundraising and engaging their friends and families.
Recipients were chosen for their local impact in areas of hunger relief, education and health and wellness. Selected charities across BJ’s footprint are receiving BJ’s Charitable Foundation grants of up to
“BJ’s has a proud legacy of supporting the communities where we live and work,” said Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “Our giving program honors our commitment to giving back and reflects the passion of our team members who care deeply about making a positive difference.”
Notable grant recipients include:
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Burlington Township Food Pantry (
Burlington, NJ ): The grant will help expand food distribution, allowing the pantry to serve more families in need. BJ’s distribution center team members regularly volunteer to restock shelves and prepare food bags for families. -
Stewart’s Caring Place (
Fairlawn, OH ): Funds will support health and wellness services for residents of greaterAkron who have been diagnosed with cancer. Club team members volunteer and personally contribute donations. -
Special Olympics Florida (
Tampa, FL ): The grant will provide much-needed sports equipment, facilities updates and transportation to help athletes with disabilities thrive. A BJ’s club optical manager is actively involved, volunteering his time as a coach and mentor for his son’s softball team.
“I’m proud to work for a company that is deeply committed to giving back,” said Scott Schallhorn, e-commerce distribution manager at BJ’s distribution center in
Through its giving program, BJ’s is honoring an impressive array of charities helping families to thrive.
“We are grateful for the support and partnership of BJ’s Wholesale Club,” said Carol Zulla, Director of Burlington Township Food Pantry. “This funding is truly a gift which will make a difference for so many in our community.”
Since its inception, the BJ’s Charitable Foundation has awarded over
About BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs focused on delivering significant value to its members and serving a shared purpose: “We take care of the families who depend on us.” The company provides a wide assortment of fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, fresh bakery, household essentials and gas. In addition, BJ’s offers the latest technology, home decor, small appliances, apparel, seasonal items and more to deliver unbeatable value to smart-saving families. Headquartered in
About BJ’s Charitable Foundation
Established in 2004 by BJ’s Wholesale Club, the BJ’s Charitable Foundation provides essential needs to families in the local communities BJ’s members and team members live and work. Through local and national non-profit partnerships, the Foundation focuses its giving efforts on three main pillars: hunger relief, education and health and wellness.
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BJ’s Wholesale Club
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BJ’s Wholesale Club
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