Staples and Katy Perry Help Dallas Teachers
Bring Learning to Life in Their Classrooms
Help Teachers in Your Community and Enter
for a Chance to Win $50,000 Scholarship
Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced that every Dallas
teacher-led project posted on DonorsChoose.org received full
funding as part of Staples’ $1 million donation to
DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 700,000
classroom projects for teachers and has positively affected more
than 18 million U.S. students.
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WFAA-TV’s Midday News with host Ron
Corning, left, looks on as Bill Durling, VP, Global Communications
for Staples, right, presents Jennifer Hatcher, a teacher at W. E.
Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy in Dallas, center, with a package
of school supplies for her students, courtesy of Staples, during
the stations broadcast, Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at WFAA's studios
in Dallas, Texas. Durling announced that Staples is funding all
teacher projects for Dallas, totaling $185,155, including Mrs.
Hatcher’s, currently active on DonorsChoose.org – a charity that
has funded more than 700,000 classroom projects and impacted more
than 18 million students across the U.S. Continuing its
long-standing commitment to support education through its
#StaplesforStudents program, Staples teamed up with global
superstar Katy Perry earlier this year to announce a $1 million
donation to DonorsChoose.org. (Brandon Wade/AP Images for
Staples)
As part of the Staples for Students program, Staples and Katy
Perry continue to help teachers across the country this
back-to-school season. Staples funded the balance of every
teacher-led project listed on DonorsChoose.org in Dallas. With a
donation of $185,155, Staples helped 212 teachers make more happen
in local classrooms, impacting more than 33,000 students in the
community.
For example, Mrs. Hatcher at W. E. Greiner Exploratory Arts
Academy will receive nine Kindle Fires for students in her
Advancement Via Individual Determination program. Many students in
this program will be the first in their families to attend college
and don’t have internet access in their homes. The Kindle Fires
will give her students instant internet access in class in order to
access information such as college and career research projects,
information for tutorials and taking virtual tours of college
campuses.
Katy Perry said, “When I teamed up with Staples in 2014, I
learned firsthand how desperately teachers need our support, with
many of them having to dig into their own pockets to provide simple
tools that we would expect to already be available in our
classrooms. So when Staples approached me again this year, I jumped
at the opportunity because I saw the lasting effect our
collaboration had on DonorsChoose.org and thousands of teachers and
students. I believe in education as the foundation for a great
life, so I want to make sure that students across the country are
inspired by their teachers and are afforded opportunity to realize
their dreams.”
Driven by insight from the Education Market Association that an
estimated 99.5 percent of all public school teachers’ use their own
money to equip their classrooms, Staples takes great pride in
helping to alleviate some of the pressure placed upon teachers.
“We’re overjoyed to partner with Katy Perry again to highlight
the impact teachers have on our children’s lives and the need to
support classrooms,” said Frank P. Bifulco, Jr., executive vice
president global marketing, Staples. “Knowing that teachers spend
an average of more than $400 per year from their own pockets to
better prepare their classrooms, Staples is committed to supporting
DonorsChoose.org in order to help teachers and contribute to a
fulfilling learning experience.”
Katy Perry and Staples have also collaborated to create a public
service announcement that is currently airing nationwide, further
increasing visibility around the need to celebrate and support
teachers.
“We’re so thankful for the continued support from Staples and
its loyal customers, as well as Katy Perry, which has helped bring
classroom dreams to life for countless teachers and students
nationwide,” said Charles Best, founder of DonorsChoose.org.
“Staples’ million dollar donation to DonorsChoose.org will go a
long way to helping educators across the country, like those
supported today in Dallas.”
Donate in Stores or Snap to Help Local
TeachersKaty Perry has been helping Staples raise
awareness of how easy it is to support teachers by making a $1
donation either in stores or online at www.StaplesForStudents.com,
with proceeds funding DonorsChoose.org projects. Beginning in early
August, every customer who donates in-store will receive a free,
exclusive Katy Perry pencil, while supplies last.
Dallas residents can secure more donations for their local
classrooms by using the Staples for Students Snapchat Geofilter.
Beginning July 19 and running through July 21, every use of the
Staples for Students Snapchat Geofilter will trigger a $1 donation
(up to $5,000) from Staples to be used towards Dallas classroom
projects on DonorsChoose.org. The Geofilter will be available for
use in the Staples store in the Preston Forest Shopping Center
(located at 11700 Preston Road, STE 720) and in the surrounding
area.
Sponsored Geofilters allow brands to take part in Snaps sent
between friends on Snapchat – a platform used by over 100 million
people each day. When Snapchatters take a Snap in a certain area,
they’ll be able to see a Geofilter and use it to explain where,
when and why they took the Snap.
Win a $50,000 Scholarship and Chance to
Meet Katy PerryNow through September 10, 2016, fans who
spend $25 or more in any Staples store will receive a unique entry
code on their receipt to enter the sweepstakes online at
www.StaplesForStudents.com.
One grand prize winner will win a $50,000 scholarship plus a
trip for two to Los Angeles to meet global pop music star, Katy
Perry. Four first prize winners and one guest each will also win
air travel to Los Angeles and accommodations for two nights to meet
Katy Perry at the VIP Winners Celebration.
Entries must be submitted before September 10, 2016 at 11:59 PM
ET. Entrants must be 13 years or older. Visit
www.StaplesForStudents.com for official rules.
About Staples, Inc.Staples
retail stores and Staples.com help small business customers make
more happen by providing a broad assortment of products, expanded
business services and easy ways to shop, all backed with a lowest
price guarantee. Staples offers businesses the convenience to
shop and buy how and when they want - in store, online, via mobile
or though social apps. Staples.com customers can either buy online
and pick-up in store or ship for free from Staples.com with Staples
Rewards minimum purchase. Expanded services also make it easy for
businesses to succeed with in-store Business Centers featuring
shipping services and products, copying, scanning, faxing and
computer work stations, Tech Services, full-service Print &
Marketing Services, Staples Merchant Services, small business
lending and credit services.
Staples Business Advantage, the business-to-business division of
Staples, Inc., helps mid-market, commercial and enterprise-sized
customers make more happen by offering a curated assortment of
products and services combined with deep expertise, best-in-class
customer service, competitive pricing and state-of-the
art-ecommerce site. Staples Business Advantage is the one-source
solution for all things businesses need to succeed, including
office supplies, facilities cleaning and maintenance, breakroom
snacks and beverages, technology, furniture, interior design and
Print & Marketing Services. Headquartered outside of Boston,
Staples, Inc. operates throughout North and South America, Europe,
Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More information about Staples
(NASDAQ: 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 program that helps students and teachers with the school
supplies and essential items needed to achieve success in
education. The Staples for Students campaign has included school
supply drives, support for teachers in classrooms, donations for
education projects, classroom initiatives such as Designed by
Students, 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. Teachers at over 70
percent of all the public schools in America have created project
requests, and more than 2 million people have donated over $425
million to projects that inspire them. Over 18 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.
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Staples, Inc.Kristine Houston,
508-253-8468Kristine.Houston@Staples.comorCarrie McElwee,
508-253-1405Carrie.McElwee@Staples.com
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