FRAMINGHAM, Mass. BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Staples (SPLS) and global pop music superstar Katy Perry
continue to “Make Roar Happen” in the Greater Boston area today by
announcing 106 local classroom projects have been funded as part of
Staples’ $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org.
Staples fully funded the balance of every project that was on
DonorsChoose.org in the Boston Metro, Cambridge and Metrowest
communities today. This $80,698 donation helped 83 teachers fulfill
classroom needs and helped 8,958 students in the Boston community. For
example, Mr.
Chen at Josiah Quincy Upper School will receive laptops his students
will use for a financial literacy course; and Ms.
Robb at Jeremiah Burke High School will receive physics kits and
motion sensors to design roller coasters that model energy and motion.
“I’m glad to partner with Staples on my Prismatic World Tour to raise
awareness and funds for DonorsChoose.org, and to remind my fans that a
small gesture can have a huge impact on the very basic materials
classrooms need for teachers to help students reach their full
potential,” said Katy Perry.
Staples and Katy Perry teamed up to “Make Roar Happen” and support
teachers. Through the “Make Roar Happen” program, Katy Perry will help
Staples raise awareness of how to help teachers with a $1 donation
either in store or on Staples.com. As part of the program, Staples, the
presenting sponsor of the North American leg of the Katy Perry Prismatic
World Tour, donated $1 million to DonorsChoose.org, a charity which has
helped fund more than 450,000 classroom projects for teachers and
impacted more than 11 million students. $80,698 of that donation went to
Boston Metro, Cambridge and Metrowest classrooms today.
“We are so thrilled to have Katy Perry supporting ‘Make Roar Happen’ and
look forward to working together with DonorsChoose.org to ensure
teachers have the supplies they need,” said Alison Corcoran, senior vice
president, North American stores and online marketing, Staples. “Our
recent survey found almost three-quarters of parents with teens agree
that teachers in their communities inspire their students so it’s
imperative we support these everyday heroes.”
Additionally, the survey revealed that 76% of parents of teen students
believe that a lack of school supplies is a significant challenge for
schools today. Most teachers spend an average of $408.71 of their own
money each year to provide supplies and materials for their classrooms.
Customers are invited to help ‘Make Roar Happen’ for local teachers by
donating $1 to DonorsChoose.org at nearby Staples stores or online at www.staples.com/makeroarhappen.
The proceeds will benefit teachers in the supporters’ communities and
will help fund local classroom projects listed on DonorsChoose.org.
“The tremendous support Staples and Katy Perry have provided to
DonorsChoose.org through ‘Make Roar Happen’ has made a great difference
in classrooms across the country,” said Charles Best, Founder and CEO,
DonorsChoose.org. “We understand the financial hardships teachers in the
Boston area face when it comes to providing their classroom with the
right resources. Thanks to Staples and Katy Perry, local teachers are
able to get what they need and ‘Make Roar Happen’ in the classroom.”
Win A Trip to Meet Katy Perry
Fans
have a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to meet Katy Perry and attend
her concert on Sept. 19 at the Staples Center by entering the ‘Make Roar
Happen’ Video Sweepstakes. Everyone is invited to create videos
‘Roaring’ about their educational goals, inspirational teachers or how
education has positively affected their lives. To enter, upload your
‘Roar’ video at www.staples.com/makeroarhappen.
Entries must be submitted before 11:59 PM ET on Sept. 3, and
participants must be 18 years or older. Participants are encouraged to
share their videos on their social channels using the hashtag
#MakeRoarHappen. See official rules at www.staples.com/makeroarhappen.
Win Tickets to see Katy Perry The Prismatic
World Tour Presented by Staples
Customers who spend $10
or more at any Staples store will receive a unique code(s) based on the
total amount spent. Code(s) will be provided on their store receipt to
enter online at Staples.com/MakeRoarHappen for a chance to win two
tickets to a concert in the U.S. portion of the Katy Perry Prismatic
World Tour Presented by Staples. To win tickets, participants must enter
the code on their purchase receipt from June 1 to Sept. 25 at www.staples.com/makeroarhappen.
See official rules at www.staples.com/makeroarhappen.
About Staples
Staples make
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 breakroom
supplies, furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and Copy and
Print services. Staples also offer free shipping for Staples Rewards
Members, in most cases overnight. Headquartered outside
of Boston, Staples operates throughout North and South
America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. More information
about Staples (SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.
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 $240 million to projects that inspire them. All
told, 11.4 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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