JCPENNEY CUSTOMERS “ROUND-UP” PURCHASES FOR MAHASKA COUNTY YMCA
JC Penny 2010 Round Up (from left to right) Delores Cundiff, Dawn Collins, Brandon Arndt, and Debbie Cummings (submitted photo)
“Round-Up” Donations Raised $1,272.93 for YMCA Afterschool Program
OSKALOOSA, IA 3-22-2011 – Thanks to funds raised through a recent “Round-Up” campaign at the JCPenney at Penn Central Mall, more Oskaloosa children in need will continue to benefit from the educational opportunities offered by quality afterschool programming. From Dec. 1-14, JCPenney customers were invited to “round up” their JCPenney purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to the Mahaska County YMCA . Donations raised at JCPenney’s final “Round-Up” event of the year generated $376.94 for the Y bringing the annual amount to $1,272.93 that was raised in 2010 through four “Round-Up” events held throughout the year. One hundred percent of the contributions collected directly benefit the Mahaska County YMCA in an effort to build and sustain afterschool programs in Oskaloosa. The next “round up” is scheduled for April 13-26. Join us in supporting the Y after school child care program!
About JCPenney’s Commitment to Afterschool As the leading corporate advocate for the afterschool issue, JCPenney works to increase opportunities offered by afterschool programs in order to empower our nation’s children with the tools they need to succeed in life. Through its legacy of supporting youth and charitable organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA of the USA, National 4-H, United Way and FIRST, JCPenney formalized its commitment to the afterschool issue by making it the
Company’s signature cause in 1999. For over a decade, more than $100 million has been distributed to afterschool programs across every JCPenney community thereby making it possible for more kids to participate in life-enriching programs that inspire them to be smart, strong and socially responsible. For more information, visit www.jcpenneyafterschool.org.
