Submitted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County
Little Caesars helped Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County raise $8,000 through their Little Cheesers campaign. The campaign went through the month of July at Little Caesars stores in Whatcom County, and raised 60 percent more than last year. It is the third year the fundraiser has taken place. Funds are raised by asking customers to make a gift at the register.
“We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the staff and customers of Little Caesars,” said Heather Powell, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County. “Because of their support we’ll be able to serve more of the kids who need us most.”
Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County serves more than 6,000 kids in Whatcom County and relies on supporters like Little Caesars. “We have been contributing free pizzas to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Whatcom County since we opened our first Bellingham store in 1988,” said Rob Coulthurst, CFO of Target Market Enterprises and manager of marketing for local stores. “In a typical year we donate around 200+ pizzas to the Clubs.”
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County in 2015:
- 79,000 healthy meals and snacks provided to kids
- Nearly 13,000 hours spent helping kids with homework and teaching them skills for academic success
- 48% of members qualify for free or reduced lunch
