A $3 donation will help provide one hour of homework assistance for a club youth. (Courtesy photo)

Every year, nearly 4 million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To show their continued support in preparing today’s youth for a bright tomorrow, Ross Stores, Inc. is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) with a three-week program called Help Local Kids Learn.

During February customers in Santa Barbara County can make a monetary contribution at their local Ross Dress for Less location during checkout to be donated to the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County. Store locations are 3965 State St., Santa Barbara; 7055 Market Place Drive, Goleta; and 1408 N. HS St., Lompoc.

All proceeds raised at each store will benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs. Every $3 donation helps provide one hour of homework help for a club youth; $15 helps keep a kid safe after school.

“Ross Stores is very excited to host the sixth annual Help Local Kids Learn in-store campaign for the Boys & Girls Clubs,” said Matt Young, group senior vice president, stores. “This campaign will directly help kids at local clubs across the county.

“BGCA and Ross’ strong partnership of 14 years is rooted in both organizations’ shared commitment to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens,” he said.

For more about Ross Stores, Inc., visit www.rossstores.com.