READING, Pa. — With the record-breaking success of the recently held Friends Helping Friends Event, Boscov’s announced that participating local nonprofit organizations are believed to have raised over $3 million in donation proceeds from this fundraiser.

“Throughout our stores, over 3,000 local nonprofit organizations distributed over 600,000 shopping passes in exchange for a $5 donation,” said Jim Boscov, chairman and CEO. “Participating nonprofit organizations kept 100% of those $5 donations and with the record-breaking number of shopping passes distributed, we’re excited to share this achievement because we know how critical our partnering organizations are to the communities we serve.”

The annual Friends Helping Friends Event occurred Oct. 18. In exchange for a $5 donation to a participating nonprofit organization, customers received a shopping pass providing them with exclusive access to the one-day, in-store only 25% off sale, which represents Boscov’s biggest sale of the year and has become an annual occasion for customers to do their holiday shopping while also supporting the nonprofit organization they care most about.

Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, Boscov’s operates 50 stores in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Ohio and West Virginia. It is the nation’s largest family-owned department store chain.

Boscov’s is now celebrating its 109th year as a full-line, full-service department store and is known as much for making shopping fun as it is for offering the best brands at the best prices with incredible service. Boscov’s offers many customer-friendly services, such as a year-round military discount, a gift registry for every occasion, a hassle free return policy and free curbside pickup. To learn more, visit boscovs.com.