Dear Email,

Graduation season is a powerful reminder of what's possible when kids have someone who believes in them, and what's at risk when they don't.

That's why I wanted to share something I've never forgotten.

When I was young, a mentor at my Boys & Girls Club looked at me and said, "With your smarts, you can do anything you want."

Many years later, and I still remember that moment.

I remember walking home from the Club thinking differently about my future. Someone believed in me. Someone helped me see potential in myself that I couldn't yet see on my own.

Right now, too many kids are still waiting for that same encouragement and opportunity.

Thanks to Ross Stores, your gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of America will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 through midnight on June 18. Your support helps more kids graduate with confidence, purpose, and a plan for what comes next.

At Boys & Girls Clubs, graduation isn't just a moment. It's everything that leads up to it: preparation, discipline, and belief.

Because when opportunity meets preparation, futures change. And with the right support, there's no limit to what a young person can achieve.

America needs Club kids. And right now, Club kids need you.

Help more young people reach graduation while your gift is still matched.

Denzel Washington
Boys & Girls Club Alum and National Spokesperson

Special thanks to Ross Stores for their generous support.