This February, Ross Stores invites customers to give at the register to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County. The 11th annual three-week in-store “Help Local Kids Thrive” fundraiser will take place from February 8th through March 2nd, 2025. Ross Stores across the nation participate and the Ross Stores Foundation will match donations up to $500,000. 100% of the funds raised at each store will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs, with 80% being directed to the Salinas and Seaside locations. The Ross Stores Foundation is the national sponsor of the Boys & Girls Clubs Power Hour, a program that provides kids and teens the opportunity to do their homework in a safe place, in-person or virtually, with the support of staff. Rooted in a shared commitment to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens, this annual fundraiser ensures local kids and teens have the resources to succeed in school and turn those academic achievements into great futures.