JCPenney Afterschool Fund Grants:
As part of the grand opening celebration on Oct. 3, the JCPenney Afterschool Fund will contribute a $5,000 grant to the West Shore Family Branch YMCA that will allow local children to participate in afterschool programs during the school year. Additionally, JCPenney will provide five $50 gift cards to the local YMCA to help students purchase school apparel. The contributions will be presented during the store's ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The JCPenney Afterschool Fund is a charitable organization committed to providing children in need with access to life-enriching afterschool programs that foster their academic, physical and social development. Through partnerships with the YMCA of the USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National 4-H and United Way of America, the JCPenney Afterschool Fund helps prepare children to reach their full potential by providing them with essential afterschool opportunities.