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Publication: Austin Daily HeraldDoSomething.org and Staples are teaming up for the second annual national Do Something 101 school supply drive.
Joining them to support the cause is Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Ciara.
As part of Do Something 101 (www.dosomething101.org), Ciara is encouraging teens to make a difference this summer by collecting school supplies and dropping them off at their nearest Staples store from July 5 through Sept. 19. In addition, Staples customers can get involved by donating $1 at any Staples store with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting local teens in need.
The local Staples store for supply drop off is 1702B 17th St. N.W., Austin.
All school supplies and donations will be given locally to the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, an educational and not-for-profit organization that serves disadvantaged youth.
Teens who want to get involved can go to www.DoSomething101. org for ideas on how to run local school supply drives.
“DoSomething.org is all about encouraging teens to take action in their own communities,” said Nancy Lublin, chief executive officer of DoSomething.org.
