Staples Gives 132 Public School Teachers the
Supplies They Need through DonorsChoose.org
Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced that it funded 176 local
classroom projects in New York City, 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 Vanessa Williams with Carrie
McElwee, director of public relations for Staples, Alison Corcoran,
SVP of North American stores and online marketing for Staples,
Kathleen Lobb, SVP of communications for Entertainment Industry
Foundation and Charles Best, Founder & CEO of DonorsChoose.org
announce Staples’ funded 176 local classroom projects in New York
City,as part of its pledge to Think it Up™, a new national
initiative of the Entertainment Industry Foundation in partnership
with DonorsChoose.org on September 2, 2015 at the W New York.
(Photo by Stuart Ramson/Invision for Staples/AP Images)
Actress and Think It Up ambassador Vanessa Williams
attended the announcement in support of New York City’s students
and teachers. “Both of my parents were teachers, so I’ve seen
firsthand how much teachers give to help their students achieve
success,” Williams said. “I’m thrilled that Think It Up,
together with DonorsChoose.org and Staples, is taking this
opportunity to give back to the teachers of New York City Public
Schools and all of the students whose lives they will impact this
school year.”
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 New York, Staples fully funded
every 9th-12th grade project on DonorsChoose.org in New York
City Public Schools. More than $173,000 was donated to help 132
teachers fulfill classroom needs and helped 25,858 students across
93 schools in New York City Public Schools.
“We’re thrilled to fund all of the 9th-12th grade projects in
New York City Public Schools 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 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 New York City 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 New York 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 New York City
Public Schools 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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