Dearborn Residents Collect School Supplies for Needy Families

Editor's note: This press release was submitted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

This summer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Staples are teaming up with actor Jake Austin for the sixth annual Staples for Students national school supply drive to help kids get the tools they need for the classroom.

From now until Sept. 28, Staples customers can donate $1 or more at Staples, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting local students at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

The Staples for Students school supply drive supports this mission by helping young people return to school prepared to learn and succeed.

The local Staples store to make a donation is located at 23131 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn.

“I’m so excited to team up with Staples and Boys & Girls Clubs of America for this great cause,” Austin said. “I can’t imagine starting school without the right supplies, so I’m rallying fellow teens to help make a difference in their communities by making sure students have the essential supplies they need to succeed.” 

To kick-start the campaign, Staples will donate $125,000 worth of school supplies to the program this year. Since 2008, the campaign has raised nearly $3 million for thousands of students in need throughout the country.

“It’s amazing to see teens and customers rally together each year to give back to their local communities through Staples for Students,” said Alison Corcoran, senior vice president stores and online marketing for Staples. “We can help ensure that students across the country start the year off right in the classroom.”

Teenagers in Dearborn can spread the word about the campaign on social media. Starting in July, teens can visit the Staples for Students Facebook page, where Jake Austin will take followers through an exciting series of interactive missions to help drive donations. As missions are completed, teens will be rewarded with donations on their behalf to Boys & Girls Clubs, coupons for school supplies and opportunities to participate in exciting sweepstakes.