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How You Can Contribute

Do Something 101 is a campaign that is all about empowering young people to collect school supplies for kids in need. If you're a parent or adult and want to get involved, you can:

Donate to the cause: At every Staples store in the US, customers can participate by donating $1 at the register. Remember, 100% of the money raised will go directly to organizations that support young people.
Drop off supplies at your local Staples store: All Staples stores throughout the US will be participating, so drop by between July 5th and September 19th to purchase some school supplies or simply drop off school supplies in the designated collection bin.
Tell teens that you know about the campaign: This is a great way for teens to Do Something great for their community this summer! Let teens in your life know that they can go to DoSomething101.org to learn how to get involved and to order an action kit today. Or have them check out DoSomething.org/Poverty to learn more about this issue and how it affects kids throughout the US.

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.

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