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Staples International recently announced the charity recipients of 25 grants funded by the Staples Foundation, the charitable arm of the US-based office supplies retailer. The grants, totaling $100,000, will be awarded to the 2011 recipients of Staples’ Choose a Charity program, designed to give Staples associates across Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia the opportunity to select an organization to receive funding. The 2011 Choose a Charity program generated more than 4,000 votes worldwide from Staples associates and customers across 22 countries.
“This program not only reflects Staples’ commitment to supporting deserving organizations around the world, but it demonstrates the dedication of our associates and customers to support charities that are making an impact,” said Katy Dobbs, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Staples International. “Community and employee engagement is firmly part of our global company culture, and we’re very pleased to have this chance to put corporate giving opportunities in the hands of our employees.”
The Choose a Charity Program is just one example of Staples’ commitment to the communities in which their employees live and work, and is part of their overall approach to corporate social responsibility.
To learn more about the Staples Foundation, visit www.staplesfoundation.org. For a full list of this year’s recipient charities, visit www.stapleschoose.com. 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 90,000 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..
About Staples in the Community Staples contributes to educational and youth-oriented community efforts, from literacy and mentoring to career skills development, through in-kind and monetary donations and grants from Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc. Through its community relations efforts, Staples and Staples Foundation have helped more than 6,000 organizations in 2,000 communities across 27 countries. Community relations is also an integral component of Staples Soul, which recognizes the connection between long-term business success and the impact Staples has on associates, communities and the planet. For more information, visit www.staples.com/community.