At an October 22 company Halloween Bash in San Francisco, Party City announced its continuing sponsorship of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a $450,000 check. Actor Mario Lopez, a former Boys & Girls Clubs of member, presented the check on behalf of Party City.
Party City culminated its year-long donation drive with a Boys & Girls Clubs Halloween Fair the following day at the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA. Two Hundred kids from San Francisco Boys & Girls Clubs dressed in costumes donated by Party City and experienced a day of Halloween fun. Activities included trick-or-treating, roller coaster rides, and photo opportunities with Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and Daffy Duck.
Because the recession has been hard on many families, and children are especially vulnerable to the struggles of their parents, Party City remains committed to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people.
"Children are at the heart of Halloween, and Party City is committed to helping kids celebrate this holiday in a magical way," says Lisa Laube, president of Party City. "By partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and raising nearly a half-a-million dollars, Party City helps ensure that the national organization continues its worthwhile mission in communities nationwide."
A fixture in shopping malls across the United States, Party City sells a wide variety of party supplies, including Halloween costumes and accessories,
children's birthday supplies,
Thanksgiving decorations,
Christmas party supplies, and
Easter decorations.
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
Boys & Girls Clubs of America is comprised of a network of more than 4,300 neighborhood-based facilities serving some 4.5 million young people annually in all 50 states and on US military bases worldwide. Known as "The Positive Place for Kids," the Clubs provide daily character development programs for children 6-18 years old under the guidance of full-time professional staff. Key programs emphasize leadership development, education and career exploration, financial literacy, health and life skills, the arts, sports, fitness and recreation, and family outreach. Boys & Girls Clubs national headquarters are located in Atlanta, GA. For more information, please visit
www.BGCA.org.
