The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County, in partnership with Lotto.com, announced its first annual “Lotto.com Back to School Giveback Day,” which raised $10,000 to support The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County.
Founded and headquartered in Jersey City, Lotto.com says it is committed to giving back to the local community it serves.
The $10,000 funds raised will support general operations, specifically youth programs at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County, that serves more than 3,000 young people annually, across Jersey City and Hoboken.
“We’re incredibly proud to drive meaningful change, as building a strong community has always been in line with our core mission,” Thomas Metzger, CEO of Lotto.com Inc., said. “As a young company, we expect our charitable contributions to increase in the future as we continue to grow Lotto.com.”
This initiative was spearheaded by the “Lotto Impact Team,” a cross-section of the company’s employees which oversees cultural, charitable and workplace initiatives. Lotto.com has contributed over $120 million to support state-funded lottery programs, over $20 million of which has gone to the State of New Jersey.
“It’s been great partnering with such an innovative technology company and brand like Lotto.com, which is headquartered in our backyard of Jersey City,” Gary Greenberg, executive director and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County, said. “The ongoing support of Lotto.com will help us bring vital, incremental funding to our operational needs and youth programs, allowing us to continue providing new opportunities to the young people we serve.”
“As the Mayor of Jersey City, I am especially proud to see two homegrown organizations coming together to positively impact our community,” Mayor Steven Fulop, said. “The Boys & Girls Clubs provide critical programs and opportunities for our youth, and this collaboration is a great example of what can be achieved when we work together to build a better city and a better future for all.”
