Staples Gives 173 Public School Teachers the
Supplies They Need through DonorsChoose.org
Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced that it funded 214 local
classroom projects in the Boston, Cambridge and Metrowest
communities, as part of its recent $10 million pledge to Think
it Up™, a new national initiative of the Entertainment Industry
Foundation (EIF) that seeks to inaugurate a new movement in support
of students, teachers and schools, creating 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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Boston Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly at the
Staples "Think It Up" press announcement held on Wednesday,
September 2, 2015 at the W Boston Hotel. Staples announced today
that it funded 214 local classroom projects in the Greater Boston
area, as part of its recent $10 million pledge to Think it Up, a
new national initiative of the Entertainment Industry Foundation in
partnership with DonorsChoose.org. (Photo by Marc Andrew
Deley/Invision for Staples/AP Images)
Red Sox Pitcher and Think It Up ambassador Joe Kelly
attended the announcement in support of Boston’s students and
teachers. “It’s great knowing this generous donation will help make
meaningful learning projects happen in classrooms throughout the
Boston area, thanks to Think It Up, DonorsChoose.org, and
Staples’ commitment to supporting students,” Kelly said.
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 the Greater Boston area,
Staples fully funded every project on DonorsChoose.org in Boston
Public Schools, Cambridge Public Schools and Metrowest communities.
More than $204,000 was donated to help 173 teachers fulfill
classroom needs and helped 14,063 students across 85 schools in the
Greater Boston area.
“We’re thrilled to fund all of the projects in the Boston,
Cambridge and Metrowest communities 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 marketing, Staples. “Through our
Staples for Students program, we’re proud to build on our rich
history of supporting education with our $10 million pledge to
Think It Up 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 percent 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 Boston 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 the Greater Boston area 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 Boston, Cambridge and
Metrowest communities 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 Staples
Staples 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 Students
Staples 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.org
Founded 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 Foundation
The 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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