BJ’s Wholesale Club Celebrates 40th Anniversary with $1 Million Giving Program
June 27 2024 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
Give 40 for 40 program lets BJ’s team members
direct local giving
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, BJ’s Wholesale Club
(NYSE: BJ) today announced Give 40 for 40, which will award a total
of $1 million in grants to local charities. BJ’s team members will
nominate the organizations, and grants will be awarded by the BJ’s
Charitable Foundation.
BJ’s Wholesale Club invited its 34,000 team members to recommend
charities they care most about, in areas of hunger relief,
education and health and wellness. Selected charities will receive
grants of up to $50,000, supporting BJ’s purpose of “taking care of
the families who depend on us.”
“For 40 years, BJ’s Wholesale Club has been committed to taking
care of families in the communities where we live and work,” said
Bob Eddy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, BJ’s
Wholesale Club. “Our $1 million giving program supports the
charities our team members are deeply connected to, continuing our
proud legacy of making a positive difference in our
communities.”
Team members have nominated an incredible range of charities
that have helped families and communities through difficult times.
Organizations selected for Give 40 for 40 grants will be notified
later this year.
BJ’s Wholesale Club is proudly committed to helping families
meet essential needs. BJ’s Charitable Foundation has awarded more
than $37 million to nonprofit organizations and schools. BJ’s team
members are empowered to make a positive impact in the communities
they serve through volunteerism and fundraising.
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 Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company
pioneered the warehouse club model in New England in 1984 and
operates 244 clubs and 177 BJ's Gas® locations in 20 states. For
more information, please visit us at www.BJs.com or on Facebook or
Instagram.
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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Kirk Saville Head of Corporate Communications BJ’s Wholesale
Club ksaville@bjs.com 774-512-5597
Briana Keene Sr. Manager, External Communications BJ’s Wholesale
Club bkeene@bjs.com 774-512-6802
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