BJ’s Charitable Foundation awards Children’s Museum of Franklin $10,000
Children’s Museum of Franklin was selected to receive a $10,000 grant by BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc. (NYSE: BJ) as part of the company’s 40th anniversary celebration.
Funding through BJ’s Charitable Foundation will support Building and Exhibit Fund. This funding will help the Museum on its mission to create an interactive and inclusive space where children can discover, imagine and grow together through play and exploration.
BJ’s Wholesale Club announced grants to 70 community organizations that were nominated by its team members. Recipients were chosen for their local impact in areas of hunger relief, education and health and wellness.
“BJ’s has a deep commitment to support families in the communities where we live and work,” said Kirk Saville, Head of Corporate Communications, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We are honored to celebrate our 40th anniversary by supporting the organizations our team members care about most and to live our purpose of taking care of the families who depend on us.”
Since its inception, the BJ’s Charitable Foundation has awarded over $37 million to non-profit organizations and schools, providing vital support in BJ’s communities.
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 clubs and 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.