Staples and ABC Combine Forces to Advertise Show, Collect School Supplies
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DoSomething.org and Staples are teaming up with the stars from ABC Family’s hit show “Pretty Little Liars” for the Staples for Students Do Something for kids in need national school supply drive.
As part of the Staples for Students campaign, the stars of “Pretty Little Liars” are encouraging Warsaw teens to make a difference this summer by collecting school supplies and dropping them off at their nearest Staples store through Sept. 17. In addition, Staples customers will be able to get involved by donating $1 or more at any Staples store, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Warsaw students in need.
All school supplies and donations will be given locally to theBoys & Girls Club of Kosciusko County to ensure they get into the hands of disadvantaged youth just in time for the new school year.
The local Staples store for supply drop off is at 3600 Commerce Drive, U.S. 30, Warsaw.
“We are all thrilled to be the force behind this year’s Staples for Students campaign,” said Lucy Hale. “After participating in last year’s backpack stuffing event and sharing my experience with my castmates, we all knew we wanted to be a part of this great cause which encourages teens to make a difference and help students in need start the school year off right.”
In growing the campaign since 2008 together with DoSomething.org, Staples has helped to raise nearly $2 million and has donated hundreds of thousands in school supplies for students in need throughout the country.
“It’s hard to imagine sending your kids back to school without proper supplies, but the reality is that countless students face this challenge every year,” said Christine Mallon, vice president of retail marketing at Staples. “With help from our celebrity partners, Staples is ready to rally teens and the public to get out and do something for kids who need our help the most this upcoming school year.”
The Staples for Students campaign is offering easy, innovative and new ways for teens to get involved in this year’s programs. By visiting www.staplesforstudents.org, teens can sign-up or get more information to take action.
