JCPenney says its customers donated $4.7 million in 2009 for local afterschool programs, by agreeing to "round up" their purchase prices during three 10-day campaigns.
The Plano, Tex.-based
retailer says that's a 14% jump from prior year donations, and demonstrates a commitment to local giving -- funds are distributed to afterschool programs in 1,100 communities where JCPenney has a
store, including those at Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA and 4-H programs.--Sarah Mahoney