Every year, nearly 4 million young people are served by Boys & Girls Clubs. To celebrate these extraordinary efforts, Ross Stores, Inc. (NYSE: FDO) announced that it is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) with a four-week program called, “Open the Door to Great Futures.” Beginning Feb. 7, Ross customers in Pacifica and South San Francisco can make a monetary contribution at checkout to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County this February. Participating locations are Pacifica (Linda Mar Shopping Center), Daly City (Westlake Shopping Center), and Daly City (Gellert Blvd.).

“Ross is committed to supporting the youth in the communities we serve,” said Gary Cribb, executive vice president, Stores and Loss Prevention for Ross Stores, Inc. “In the month of February, we invite our customers to join us in donating to the Power Hour program to help youth develop the study skills they need to excel in their studies and beyond.”

Chief Executive Officer Aubrey Merriman noted: “This effort by Ross demonstrates their deep commitment to give back to our community. Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County is fortunate to partner with Ross stores in Linda Mar, Westlake and Gellert Blvd. Together, we’ll demonstrate the impact of contributing to our own community.”

Campaign Facts:

• Ross stores invite customers to give at the register during the month of February to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America
• 100% of proceeds raised at each store will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs
• Every $3 donation helps provide one hour of homework help for a Club youth
• $15 helps keep a kid safe after school today

About Ross

Ross Stores, Inc. is an S&P 500, Fortune 500 and Nasdaq 100 (ROST) company headquartered in Dublin, California, with fiscal 2014 revenues of $11.0 billion. The Company operates Ross Dress for Less® (“Ross”), the largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain in the United States with almost 1,300 locations in 34 states, the District of Columbia and Guam. Ross offers first-quality, in-season, name brand and designer apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 60% off department and specialty store regular prices every day. The Company also operates approximately 170 dd’s DISCOUNTS® in 15 states that feature a more moderately-priced assortment of first-quality, in-season, name brand apparel, accessories, footwear and home fashions for the entire family at savings of 20% to 70% off moderate department and discount store regular prices every day. Additional information is available at www.rossstores.com.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North San Mateo County serves over 2,500 children and youth each year at 6 sites in Pacifica and South San Francisco. The Club’s vision is that every child achieves academic success and has developed a plan for the future, every child is physically active every day, and every child as a positive sense of self.

In Pacifica, over 200 members attend the afterschool program at the Yosemite Drive Clubhouse each year. Club staff provide homework help, sports and arts programs, seasonal day camps, and digital media classes in the Rent-A-Center Technology Center. At Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School, over 300 students participate in 10 different after school sports, receive homework support, and drop-in at the Clubhouse on campus where they can receive free healthy snacks daily.