The Rite Aid Foundation Welcomes 2020 KidCents Charities
January 21 2020 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Awards more than $2.4 million in grant funding
to 481 nonprofits
The Rite Aid Foundation welcomed 481 nonprofits to its 2020
KidCents class – it’s largest ever – and awarded more than $2.4
million to support the charities that advance the health and
wellbeing of children in communities that Rite Aid serves.
The number of KidCents charities has more than doubled since the
program’s inception in 2014, when 204 nonprofits comprised the
inaugural class. Over seven years, The Rite Aid Foundation has
contributed a total of more than $34 million to KidCents charities
across the country, thanks to members of Rite Aid’s loyalty
program, wellness+ rewards, rounding up their in-store or
online purchases to donate to KidCents.
“More than 3 million Rite Aid customers actively choose to make
meaningful contributions to help children in their communities
through KidCents. The program’s growth is a testament to their
generosity and commitment to building safer, stronger and more
supportive communities for youth across the country,” said Jessica
Kazmaier, president of The Rite Aid Foundation and Rite Aid chief
human resources officer. “The 2020 KidCents class has the
opportunity to prove that change adds up exponentially, and we look
forward to helping them achieve their goal of giving kids better
lives and brighter futures.”
Each KidCents nonprofit will receive a $5,000 grant to start
2020. The funding will help organizations like The Children’s
Developmental Center in Richland, Washington, provide programs –
like autism evaluations, occupational therapy and speech language
therapy – that help children reach their potential.
“The Children’s Developmental Center has been providing early
intervention services to young children with developmental delays
and their families since 1977. We support, educate and empower
families to assist children in reaching their fullest potential,”
said Cathryn Tames, executive director of The Children’s
Developmental Center and a past recipient of The Rite Aid
Foundation’s KIDCHAMP Award. “The support of The Rite Aid
Foundation allows us to do what we do best – make a positive
difference in the lives of our communities’ youngest children and
their families.”
Examples of longstanding impacted nonprofits include:
- Speech and Language Development Center, Buena Park,
California: The nonprofit school and therapy center serves
children and young adults with special needs in language learning
and/or behavior. More than 200 staff members provide programs and
services for about 300 students.
- Inspiring Minds, Warren, Ohio: Founded in 2006,
Inspiring Minds focuses on five key areas: education, college and
career readiness, exposure to new experiences, health and wellness,
and personal development. The nonprofit offers free after-school
and summer enrichment programs to under-represented youth.
- Mighty Writers, Philadelphia: Mighty Writers teaches
kids to write through four-day-a-week writing academies at six
neighborhood locations in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
All programs are free for the children the nonprofit serves.
In addition to having 92 original charities among this year’s
ranks, The Rite Aid Foundation also welcomed 69 new KidCents
charities to the program in 2020. New participants include:
- Girls on the Run, Dayton, Ohio: A council of Girls on
the Run International, Girls on the Run of Dayton inspires girls to
be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based
curriculum that integrates running. The organization serves four
counties and has inspired more than 5,000 participants over nine
years.
- ABC House, Albany, Oregon: Established in 1997, this
Child Abuse Intervention Center works with children, youth and
families to overcome the crisis of abuse and neglect. Services
include: child abuse assessment, treatment, support services,
post-trauma counseling, and educational programming.
- Fresh Youth Initiatives, New York: Launched in 1993,
Fresh Youth Initiatives (FYI) works with low-income immigrant and
first-generation youth, with goals to help children succeed in
school, navigate life transitions, pursue college and a career, and
give back to their community. Through summer camps, afterschool
programs and more, FYI works with 1,500 children and teens.
“Girls on the Run of Dayton is incredibly honored to join The
Rite Aid Foundation’s 2020 KidCents charities. This $5,000 grant
alone will allow us to offer over 60 additional scholarships this
year,” said Kayleigh Clark, executive director of Girls on the Run
of Dayton. “As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we remain
dedicated to serving every girl across the Miami Valley. We believe
every girl is inherently full of power and potential. As a KidCents
charity, we look forward to building confidence and inspiration in
our community and are grateful to The Rite Aid Foundation for its
continued support.”
For a full list of KidCents charities and to learn more about
how Rite Aid’s wellness+ rewards members can support
charities in their own communities, please visit
www.kidcents.com.
About The Rite Aid Foundation
Since its inception in 2001, The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded
more than $68 million to nonprofit organizations. Additionally,
Rite Aid, through the efforts of its customers, supplier partners
and associates, has also raised more than $92 million for
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals across the country since
1994.
About the KidCents Program
Through the KidCents program, which is The Rite Aid Foundation's
charitable giving program dedicated to improving the health and
wellbeing of children living in the communities Rite Aid services,
members of Rite Aid's loyalty program, wellness+ rewards,
can round up their in-store or online purchases to the nearest
dollar and donate their change to KidCents. Members can also choose
to direct their change to a specific KidCents charity by visiting
www.kidcents.com. For more information, visit www.kidcents.com.
About Rite Aid Corporation
Rite Aid Corporation is on the front lines of delivering health
care services and retail products to over 1.6 million Americans
daily. Our pharmacists are uniquely positioned to engage with
customers and improve their health outcomes. We provide an array of
whole being health products and services for the entire family
through over 2,400 retail pharmacy locations across 18 states.
Through EnvisionRxOptions, we also deliver pharmacy benefit
management to approximately 1,900 clients and 3.4 million members.
For more information, visit www.riteaid.com.
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