Staples Gives 115 Public School Teachers the
Supplies They Need through DonorsChoose.org
Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced that it funded 135 local
classroom projects in Los Angeles, as part of its recent $10
million pledge to Think it Up™, a new national initiative of
the Entertainment Industry Foundation that seeks to inaugurate a
new movement in support of students, teachers and schools, helping
to create a culture of excitement about learning everywhere in
America. This fall, Think It Up, in partnership with
DonorsChoose.org, will launch a platform to fund student-powered,
teacher-led learning projects in classrooms across the country.
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Actress Madison Pettis, center, poses
with students and teacher from Apex Academy in Los Angeles at the
Staples "Think It Up" press conference held on Wednesday, Aug. 26,
2015. Staples continued its commitment to education by flash
funding 135 local classroom projects in Los Angeles, as part of its
donation to Think it Up, a new national initiative of the
Entertainment Industry Foundation in partnership with
DonorsChoose.org. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision for Staples/AP
Images)
Madison Pettis, actress and Think It Up ambassador,
attended the announcement in support of Los Angeles’s students and
teachers. “As a Senior in high school I know first-hand how
important it is for kids to be passionate about what they’re
learning. That’s why I’m excited to work with Think It Up
and Staples on funding these student-powered, teacher-led
projects.”
ABC7 Eyewitness News reporter Elex Michaelson is a native of
Southern California and a proud graduate of USC. He is actively
involved in the L.A. community and is especially proud to
support students and educators in Los Angeles with Think It
Up. "Educating our kids is the most important thing we do as a
society and every kid deserves the tools to learn. I couldn't be
prouder to be associated with this important work."
Since its founding in 2000, DonorsChoose.org has helped fund
more than 236,000 classroom projects for teachers and impacted more
than 14 million students. Today, in Los Angeles, Staples fully
funded every 9th-12th grade project on DonorsChoose.org in the Los
Angeles Unified School District. More than $130,000 was donated to
help 115 teachers fulfill classroom needs and helped 17,368
students across 71 schools in the Los Angeles Unified School
District.
“We’re thrilled to fund all of the projects in the Los Angeles
Unified School District and to work with the Entertainment Industry
Foundation’s Think It Up initiative and DonorsChoose.org to
ensure classrooms have the supplies and resources they need,” said
Alison Corcoran, senior vice president, North American stores and
online, Staples. “Through our Staples for Students program, we’re
proud to build on our rich history of supporting education with our
$10 million pledge that will make a difference in America’s
classrooms.”
A recent survey conducted by Staples found almost three-quarters
of parents agree that teachers in their communities inspire their
students. Additionally, the survey revealed that 76% agree that a
lack of school supplies is a significant challenge for schools
today. Most teachers spend more than $400 of their own money each
year to provide supplies and materials for their classrooms.
"We are so grateful to Staples for their support of teachers and
students through Think It Up," said Charles Best, founder
and CEO of DonorsChoose.org. "Their incredible gesture today will
ensure that Los Angeles teachers won't have to dig as deep into
their own pockets to pay for classroom supplies, and that students
will have the materials they need to start the school year
right.”
The flash funding in Los Angeles is part of Staples’ $10 million
pledge to Think It Up which will inspire students to pursue
their passions by working on collaborative learning projects. To
help support the Think It Up movement, customers can donate
one dollar at a Staples store near them or visit www.thinkitup.org
to learn more.
“EIF is truly grateful to Staples for joining Think It Up
as its lead corporate donor, and helping the Los Angeles Unified
School District get the school year off to a terrific start
illustrates how deeply committed the company is to ensuring
students and teachers have what they need to create learning
experiences that make a genuine impact and prepare students for
future success,” said Lisa Paulsen, President and CEO of the
Entertainment Industry Foundation.
About StaplesStaples makes it easy to make more
happen with more products and more ways to shop. Through its
world-class retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples lets
customers shop however and whenever they want, whether it’s
in-store, online or on mobile devices. Staples offers more products
than ever, such as technology, facilities and break room supplies,
furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and Print
services. Staples also offers free shipping for Staples Rewards
Members, in most cases overnight. Headquartered outside of Boston,
Staples operates in North and South America, Europe, Asia,
Australia and New Zealand. More information about Staples (SPLS) is
available at www.staples.com.
About Staples for StudentsStaples has a long history of
supporting students, teachers and classrooms. Staples for Students
is an ongoing campaign that helps students and teachers with the
school supplies and essential items needed for a successful
education. The Staples for Students campaign includes school supply
donations, support for teachers in classrooms, donations for
education projects, classroom initiatives and the sale of products
that give back to communities and classrooms in need.
About DonorsChoose.orgFounded in 2000, DonorsChoose.org
makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. At this
nonprofit website, teachers at half of all the public schools in
America have created project requests and more than a million
people have donated $330 million to projects that inspire
them. All told, over 14 million students—most from low-income
communities, and many in disaster-stricken areas—have received
books, art supplies, field trips, technology and other resources
that they need to learn.
About The Entertainment Industry FoundationThe
Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), established in 1942,
harnesses the collective power of the entire industry to generate
awareness and funds for critical health, educational and social
issues. Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), EIF’s largest initiative, helps
accelerate the pace of research to get new therapies to patients
quickly. Since its founding seven years ago, SU2C has launched 16
collaborative “Dream Teams” comprising over 940 scientists from 123
leading institutions around the world. That research, including 151
planned, initiated or completed clinical trials, has led to Food
and Drug Administration approval of two new treatments. In just 15
months, Hunger Is, EIF’s collaboration with The Safeway
Foundation, has significantly raised awareness of childhood hunger
in the United States and over $10 Million to support breakfast,
afterschool and out-of-school meal programs.
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Staples, Inc.Kristine Houston,
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