BJ's Charitable Foundation Announces Q4 Donation of More Than $500,000 to Programs That Benefit Children an...(Carolina Duke Comprehensive Cancer Ce...),Health

Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center (Durham) - $35,000

Muscular Dystrophy Association, Charlotte District (Charlotte) - $5,000

Ohio

Domestic Violence Project, Inc. (Canton) - $10,000

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Stark & Carroll Counties (Canton) - $5,000

Rainbow Injury Prevention Center (Cleveland) - $5,500

Pennsylvania

Crispus Attucks Association, Inc. (York) - $5,000

Philadelphia Society for Services to Children (Philadelphia) - $5,000

The Career Wardrobe (Philadelphia) - $5,000

Rhode Island

Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County (Wakefield) - $2,000

Virginia

Center for Hope and New Beginnings (Suffolk) - $5,000

Seton Youth Shelters (Virginia Beach) - $5,000

For a detailed description about the grants awarded, please visit http://www.bjs.com/about/press.shtml .

About BJ's Charitable Foundation

Established in 2004, the goal of BJ's Charitable Foundation is to create a positive, long-lasting impact on the communities served by BJ's Wholesale Club. The Foundation's mission is to enhance and enrich community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The majority of giving focuses on organizations that promote the safety, security and well-being of children and families, support education and health programs, promote community service opportunities, and aid in hunger and disaster relief. Since its first grant in 2005, BJ's Charitable Foundation has allocated funds on a quarterly basis, giving more than $5,250,000 to over 500 deserving organizations in the 16 states BJ's Clubs are located. In 2007, BJ's Charitable Foundation presented 204 grants totaling more than $1,690,000. For more information about BJ's Charitable Foundation and eligibility and application procedures, please visit, http://www.bjs.com/charit
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