DONT FORGET JULY 1 IS ON SUNDAY AND EVERYONE CAN START DONATING
School Supply Drive”
has teamed up with
Teen actress from “Disney’s Shake it Up”,
- Actress Bella Thorne is thrilled to team up with Staples and DoSomething.org for “Staples for Students”
Donate school supplies at your local Staples store to support kids in need.
Between Jul 1 – Sep 15, 2012
Actress Bella Thorne will lend her impactful voice to spread the word for this initiative through the campaign’s
public service announcement (PSA) (click here)
- Actress Bella Thorne of Disney’s “Shake it Up”
Bella said she is very
- Staples, DoSomething.org and Actress Bella Thorne for “Staples for Students”
excited to help motivate fellow teens to make a difference in their communities.
Staples is donating $125, 000 to kick off the 2012 drive, and Staples customers can get involved when they cash out by donating $1 or more with their purchase directly to Staples For Students and help local kids go back to school with much-needed school supplies. Check out Bella’s PSA below or find out more at DoSomething.org!
Some of us cannot even imagine it, but there are million of students each year that cannot afford the basic school supplies. Staples for Sudents has come up with a wonderful solution.
And what better than to have teens lead the campaign and make it easy to provide back to school supplies to students in need
- Actress Bella Thorne teaming up with Staples and DoSomething.org for “Staples for Students
“I’m excited to help motivate fellow teens to make a difference in their communities,” said Bella Thorne. “There are so many kids in America who return to school without basic school supplies, and I’m thrilled to team up with Staples and
DoSomething.org to encourage teens to lend a hand.”
“We are truly inspired by what teens and our customers across the country can accomplish for the millions of children unable to afford basic school supplies,” said Alison Corcoran, senior vice president of retail marketing at Staples. “With help from celebrities like Bella Thorne and support from DoSomething.org, we can send kids back to school with the tools they need to succeed.
Since 2008, the campaign has raised more than $2 million for hundreds of thousands of students in need throughout the country.
Ways you can get involved with Staples for Students(click here)
- ·Request an Action Kit: Whether it’s summer camp, summer sports leagues, or at neighborhood block parties, students can get tips, resources and flyers on running their own school supply drives in their neighborhoods.
- ·Text SUPPLIES to 38383: Students will receive more information on how to begin their own school supply drive or find their nearest Staples drop-off location (standard text messaging rates apply).
- ·Raise Your Hand: Starting July 1, teens can raise a virtual hand to the cause by uploading photos and videos or sharing details through social media. For every “hand” raised, $1 will be donated by Staples (up to $10,000) to the cause.
“Here at DoSomething.org we don’t just say, we do,” said Nancy Lublin, CEO and Chief Old Person at DoSomething.org. “Actions speak louder than words, and we are determined to speak volumes when we team up with Staples for the 5th year on a campaign that gives young people the power to rock social change, really make a difference among their peers and take action in their very own communities.”
About DoSomething.org:
We love teens. They are creative, active, wired…and frustrated that our world is so messed up. DoSomething.org harnesses that awesome energy and unleashes it on causes teens care about. Almost every week, we launch a new national campaign. The call to action is always something that has a real impact and doesn’t require money, an adult, or a car. With a goal of 5 million active members by 2015, DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US for teens and social change. Join us at http://www.DoSomething.org.
About Staples:
Staples is the world’s largest office products company and a trusted source for office solutions. The company provides products, services and expertise in office supplies, copy & print, technology, facilities and breakroom, and furniture. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and now has annual sales of $25 billion, ranking second in the world in eCommerce sales. With 88,000 associates worldwide, Staples operates in 26 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, making it easy for businesses of all sizes, and consumers. The company is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com/media.
Follow Staples on Twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/staples
and on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/staples.
has teamed up with
Teen actress from “Disney’s Shake it Up”,
- Actress Bella Thorne is thrilled to team up with Staples and DoSomething.org for “Staples for Students”
Donate school supplies at your local Staples store to support kids in need.
Between Jul 1 – Sep 15, 2012
Actress Bella Thorne will lend her impactful voice to spread the word for this initiative through the campaign’s
public service announcement (PSA) (click here)
- Actress Bella Thorne of Disney’s “Shake it Up”
Bella said she is very
- Staples, DoSomething.org and Actress Bella Thorne for “Staples for Students”
excited to help motivate fellow teens to make a difference in their communities.
Staples is donating $125, 000 to kick off the 2012 drive, and Staples customers can get involved when they cash out by donating $1 or more with their purchase directly to Staples For Students and help local kids go back to school with much-needed school supplies. Check out Bella’s PSA below or find out more at DoSomething.org!
Some of us cannot even imagine it, but there are million of students each year that cannot afford the basic school supplies. Staples for Sudents has come up with a wonderful solution.
And what better than to have teens lead the campaign and make it easy to provide back to school supplies to students in need
- Actress Bella Thorne teaming up with Staples and DoSomething.org for “Staples for Students
“I’m excited to help motivate fellow teens to make a difference in their communities,” said Bella Thorne. “There are so many kids in America who return to school without basic school supplies, and I’m thrilled to team up with Staples and
DoSomething.org to encourage teens to lend a hand.”
“We are truly inspired by what teens and our customers across the country can accomplish for the millions of children unable to afford basic school supplies,” said Alison Corcoran, senior vice president of retail marketing at Staples. “With help from celebrities like Bella Thorne and support from DoSomething.org, we can send kids back to school with the tools they need to succeed.
Since 2008, the campaign has raised more than $2 million for hundreds of thousands of students in need throughout the country.
Ways you can get involved with Staples for Students(click here)
- ·Request an Action Kit: Whether it’s summer camp, summer sports leagues, or at neighborhood block parties, students can get tips, resources and flyers on running their own school supply drives in their neighborhoods.
- ·Text SUPPLIES to 38383: Students will receive more information on how to begin their own school supply drive or find their nearest Staples drop-off location (standard text messaging rates apply).
- ·Raise Your Hand: Starting July 1, teens can raise a virtual hand to the cause by uploading photos and videos or sharing details through social media. For every “hand” raised, $1 will be donated by Staples (up to $10,000) to the cause.
“Here at DoSomething.org we don’t just say, we do,” said Nancy Lublin, CEO and Chief Old Person at DoSomething.org. “Actions speak louder than words, and we are determined to speak volumes when we team up with Staples for the 5th year on a campaign that gives young people the power to rock social change, really make a difference among their peers and take action in their very own communities.”
About DoSomething.org:
We love teens. They are creative, active, wired…and frustrated that our world is so messed up. DoSomething.org harnesses that awesome energy and unleashes it on causes teens care about. Almost every week, we launch a new national campaign. The call to action is always something that has a real impact and doesn’t require money, an adult, or a car. With a goal of 5 million active members by 2015, DoSomething.org is one of the largest organizations in the US for teens and social change. Join us at http://www.DoSomething.org.
About Staples:
Staples is the world’s largest office products company and a trusted source for office solutions. The company provides products, services and expertise in office supplies, copy & print, technology, facilities and breakroom, and furniture. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and now has annual sales of $25 billion, ranking second in the world in eCommerce sales. With 88,000 associates worldwide, Staples operates in 26 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, making it easy for businesses of all sizes, and consumers. The company is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com/media.
Follow Staples on Twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/staples
and on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/staples.
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