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Carter’s, Inc. Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs

of America to Advance Early Childhood Education and Literacy

Carter’s Charitable Foundation donates $1 million to support

first-of-its-kind program for young children

Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE: CRI), the largest branded marketer in North America of

apparel exclusively for babies and young children, announced today it will

donate $1 million to support local communities with 50,000 volunteer hours

through a multi-year partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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Carter’s employees volunteer at a local Atlanta Club to celebrate the launch

of its national partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. (Photo:

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Carter’s is the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s first national partner

to dedicate funds exclusively for early childhood development. Through this

partnership, resources will be developed for Clubs to address the growing need

for accessible and affordable early childhood care in their neighborhoods.

Specifically focused on children ages 0-5, Carter’s support will provide

cognitive and skill development that is critical during those early childhood

years.

Carter’s will also support the successful Summer Brain Gain-READ program,

including the creation of a new module focused on literacy. This program is

designed to prevent learning loss during summer breaks, and time outside of

the classroom for children ages 6-9.

“We know young people are successful when they have access to programs that

keep their minds active and engaged during the summer months,” said Amanda

Ruckel, Senior National Director of Partnerships & Growth, Boys &

Girls Clubs of America. “With Carter’s partnership, we’re excited to

expand our summer curriculum for school-aged youth, placing a deeper focus on

literacy, and separately, we’re eager to explore new ways Clubs can support

children in the critical early childhood years.”

“At Carter’s, we are grateful to be a part of the journey of childhood,

and honored to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America,” said Jill

Wilson, Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Talent Management. “Our

partnership helps to expand their reach and support young children and their

parents.”

As a part of the multi-year partnership, Carter’s plans to further its

impact with a commitment of 50,000 employee volunteer hours at local Clubs

across North America. Carter’s has more than 1,000 retail store locations,

nearly all in proximity to Boys & Girls Clubs, allowing employees the

opportunity to give back to the local communities where they live and work.

For more information on Carter’s community impact, visit esg.carters.com

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About Carter’s, Inc.

Carter’s, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel

exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter’s and

OshKosh B’gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace.

These brands are sold through over 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United

States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com

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. Carter’s is the largest supplier of young children’s apparel to the

largest retailers in North America. Its brands are sold in leading department

stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and

internationally. The Company’s Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart,

its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is

available on Amazon. The Company also owns Little Planet, a brand focused on

organic fabrics and sustainable materials, and Skip Hop, a global lifestyle

brand for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in

Atlanta. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com

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About Boys & Girls Clubs of America

For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org

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) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer

caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development

programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls

Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership,

and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,200 Clubs serve 3.3 million young people

through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities,

towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve

military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military

installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta.

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Carter’s, Inc.

Lindsay Rider, Senior Director, Public Affairs Lindsay.Rider@carters.com

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Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Eliza Lynch, Director of Public Relations elynch@bgca.org

(mailto:elynch@bgca.org)

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