AUBURN — BJ’s Charitable Foundation, as part of its quarterly giving schedule, donated $10,000 to Community Concepts Inc. Community Concepts Inc. supports the Foundation’s focus to provide basic needs such as food, self-sufficiency, health care services and education to children and families residing in the communities BJ’s Wholesale Clubs serve.

“BJ’s Charitable Foundation is dedicated to providing support to local nonprofits that help those in need,” said Jessica Newman, manager of community relations for BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We strive to enhance and enrich important community programs to benefit the children and families where BJ’s does business.”

Community Concepts Inc. will use the donation for mileage reimbursement to pay for gas, as well as vehicular maintenance in order for volunteers to provide transportation to counseling and medical appointments for their Homeless/Veterans Transportation Program.