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Surprise Donation of More Than $100,000 from Staples to Fund Local Classroom Projects through DonorsChoose.orgStaples (News - Alert), Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) announced today that all 133 projects posted on DonorsChoose.org in San Francisco received full funding as part of Staples's $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 900,000 classroom projects for teachers and has positively affected more than 28 million U.S. students. As part of the Staples for Students program, Staples together with Lady Gaga, continue to support education and promote positive classroom experiences across the country this back-to-school season. Staples funded the balance of every 133 projects listed on DonorsChoose.org in San Francisco. With a donation of $100,966, Staples impacted 92 teachers and more than 9,760 students in the community. For example, Mr. Ellingston at Jose Ortega Elementary School will have the opportunity to take his students on a field trip to a 4-day outdoor science adventure. "We're so excited to be working with Lady Gaga, DonorsChoose.org and Born This Way Foundation to help U.S. teachers have what they need for a great school year," said Michelle Bottomley, chief marketing officer, Staples. "Staples is a longtime supporter of education and, and we know there's a burden placed on teachers to ensure that their classrooms are stocked with the materials and activities they need to spark kid's learning. We are committed to supporting teachers through DonorsChoose.org and encourage others to fund a classroom project this year so teachers and kids go all-out in reaching their full potential or donate in one of our stores." Driven by an 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, often at a cost of more than $400 per year, Staples takes great pride in helping to alleviate some of the pressure placed upon teachers. "Staples has been a steadfast supporter of DonorsChoose.org for years, and we're so thankful for its continued support," said Charles Best, founder of DonorsChoose.org. "Staples's million-dollar donation to DonorsChoose.org ensures that hundreds of teachers, including many in San Francisco, will be able to bring learning to life for their students." Lady Gaga and Staples collaborated to create a public service announcement that is currently airing nationwide, further increasing visibility around the need to celebrate and support teachers and students. Earlier in the summer, Staples also donated $1 million to Born This Way Foundation, which Lady Gaga co-founded with her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, to support positive classroom experiences. Those who wish to support teachers and students nationwide can make a donation either in Staples stores or online at www.StaplesForStudents.org.
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