This summer, Staples and DoSomething.org are making it easy for you to help the 13 million children in the US that live in poverty by getting them the basic supplies they need to go back to school.
Run a school supplies drive in your school, community or with your friends. See how many new school supplies you can collect this summer!
Drop off your supplies at any Staples store nationwide now through September 19th and we'll make sure they get delivered to a child in need in your community. Find a Staples store near you.
Sign up for your Do Something 101 action kit today!
Check out Ciara in her new PSA for the Do Something 101 campaign and start a school supply drive today!
Sign up below for your Do Something 101 Action Kit and we'll send you campaign posters and stickers to help you start your school supply drive in the next 2-3 weeks, while supplies last.
What is Do Something 101?
Launched by DoSomething.org and Staples, Do Something 101 is a national school supply drive that benefits underserved youth. Now in its second year, the campaign encourages teens to collect school supplies for their community.
When can I drop off supplies?
You can drop off school supplies at any Staples store throughout the United States from July 5th through September 19th. DoSomething.org and Staples will make sure they get to local students who need them the most.
Do the supplies have to be new?
Yes. Think about school supplies you would want to receive. However, if it is something you bought awhile ago and never used, but is still in good condition, that is acceptable as well.
Can I donate money to the cause?
Yes. The main focus of the campaign is on collecting supplies but if you have parents, friends, teachers, etc who want to get involved, they can participate by donating $1 at any Staples store in the U.S.
Where do the supplies go after I donate them at Staples?
Every Staples store is paired with a local non-profit organization that supports children and education. Visit your local Staples store to learn more about your local beneficiary.
Is Staples donating any school supplies?
Absolutely! Staples is generously donating more than $125,000 worth of school supplies to the cause.
What is Staples?
Staples is committed to making it easy for customers to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With 2008 sales of $23 billion and 91,000 associates worldwide, Staples serves businesses of all sizes and consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples is available at www.staples.com.
What is DoSomething.org?
DoSomething.org believes teenagers have the power to make a difference. We leverage communications technologies to enable teens to convert their ideas and energy into positive action. It is our aim to inspire, empower and celebrate generation doers: teenagers who recognize the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done and then take action. Get started at DoSomething.org.
I have more questions, whom should I contact?
We'd be happy to answer any questions you may have. Please contact Aria Finger, chief marketing officer at DoSomething.org, via email at SchoolSupplies<at>DoSomething.org.
