A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts Raises $70,000, Donates Craft Supplies to Boys & Girls Clubs of America

BERLIN, N.J., Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc., (Nasdaq: ACMR) with 135 stores along the East Coast, has raised $70,000  for Boys & Girls Clubs of America and local Clubs during the company's "Crafting a Better World™" program.

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During a recent in-store fundraising campaign, held in September and October, A.C. Moore (www.acmoore.com) customers and employees were encouraged to donate $1 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, along with new or gently used craft supplies.  In addition to the funds, hundreds of craft supplies were collected, and donated to local clubs, as well.

Top stores generating the most donations for Boys & Girls Clubs were:

• Morristown, N.J.
• Bensalem, Pa.
• Langhorne, Pa
• Wilmington, Del.
• Huntington, W.Va.
• English Creek, N.J.

"Helping children and sparking creativity is core to our brand and we are proud to bring our customers, store associates and other members of the community together to raise funds for this great organization," said David Abelman, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer for A.C. Moore.  

"The relationship between A.C. Moore and Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a great example of a national partnership that also connects with Clubs on the local level.  For two years A.C. Moore customers and staff have supported not only a register campaign, but also donated art supplies for local Clubs. It is so important for kids to have a creative outlet and this relationship encourages that," said Glori Burrell, Director of Corporate Development for Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Since its inception in September 2009, A.C. Moore's "Crafting a Better World" campaign has raised more than $325,000 for organizations serving children and families.  A.C. Moore schedules free field trips and activities for children and active adults in a variety of groups including classes, scout troops, senior centers and other organizations.  For more information, visit www.acmoore.com.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a national network of some 4,000 neighborhood-based Clubs serving more than 4 million young people annually through membership and community outreach.  For more information, visit Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

About A.C. Moore

With 135 stores along the East Coast, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc. brings families together for fun through creativity.  Recently named by Parents Magazine as one of the top 10 places for birthday parties, A.C. Moore offers a wide range of programs to engage adults and children in crafting, including workshops, demonstrations and Make & Takes. In addition to traditional craft products, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts is also well-known for its selection of scrapbooking, jewelry, floral, yarn, fine art supplies, children's crafts kits and educational toys, along with ready made frames and custom framing. To locate your local A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, visit www.acmoore.com.

SOURCE Boys & Girls Clubs of America