Kids In Need Foundation

JOANN Releases Corporate Responsibility Impact Report, Highlighting Progress and Updated EVERGREEN Strategy

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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“The mission of our EVERGREEN Strategy is to work every day to be a better corporate citizen than we were the day before,” said Chris DiTullio, Chief Customer Officer and Interim Office of the CEO.

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  • “The mission of our EVERGREEN Strategy is to work every day to be a better corporate citizen than we were the day before,” said Chris DiTullio, Chief Customer Officer and Interim Office of the CEO.
  • This earned JOANN recognition as a Top Project at the Environment + Energy Leader's 2023 Awards.
  • JOANN will continue to build on its efforts in the coming fiscal years and is committed to working everyday to be a better corporate citizen than we were the day before.
  • Learn more and download the full Impact Report at https://investors.joann.com/corporate-responsibility .

Passport Auto Group Donates 400 Backpacks Through Kids in Need Foundation

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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But even before the school year started, the team at Passport Auto Group wanted to make an impact for local students at Suitland Elementary School.

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  • But even before the school year started, the team at Passport Auto Group wanted to make an impact for local students at Suitland Elementary School.
  • Passport Auto Group decided to partner this fall with the Kids in Need Foundation, an organization that supports under-resourced schools to improve students' opportunities to learn.
  • Passport Toyota donated $10,000 to purchase 400 backpacks filled with school supplies for students at Suitland Elementary School through the Kids in Need Foundation.
  • "Generosity is a core value of Passport Auto Group, and we are happy to sponsor the Kids in Need Foundation with our $10,000 donation.

Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus, in Partnership With Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, Hosted Back-to-School Family Resource Fair

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus continued its partnership with the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone for its Annual Back-to-School Supplies program.

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  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus continued its partnership with the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone for its Annual Back-to-School Supplies program.
  • The event was held Wednesday, August 30 at Martin Luther Playground, located directly across from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230906392888/en/
    Leadership from Empire and Family Health Centers at NYU Langone joined together to assist children and families in preparing for the upcoming school year.
  • "Empire is more than just a health insurer; we're a part of the community," said Dr. Mark Levy, President, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HealthPlus.

BIC® AND ACTRESS LISA ANN WALTER HOST POP-UP SCHOOL SUPPLY CLOSET TO SUPPORT TEACHERS

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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SHELTON, Conn., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BIC, a world leader in stationery, is teaming up with Lisa Ann Walter, the beloved actor and comedian, and Kids In Need Foundation to gift teachers with free school supplies ahead of the new school year. As an overwhelming number of U.S. teachers continue to spend hundreds of their own dollars on school supplies*, like pens and pencils, BIC is excited to support classrooms and build on its ongoing commitment to education.

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  • Teachers who show their school IDs will gain admission to a secret "teachers only" supply closet where they can choose from various BIC stationery products – free of charge – and stock their classrooms with writing tools.
  • Consumers can support Kids In Need Foundation's mission both online starting July 28, 2023 at http://www.kinf.org/bicsupplycloset and at the BIC Supply Closet.
  • "I'm thrilled to partner with BIC for their back-to-school campaign, as supporting teachers is something that's near and dear to me," said Lisa Ann Walter.
  • "Too many teachers are covering the cost of school supplies for their students and this initiative helps support our educators.

Five Below and Kids In Need Foundation Celebrate Success of Fifth-Annual Backpack Donation Campaign

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Five Below and Kids In Need Foundation began collaborating in 2018, with the shared goal of positively impacting the lives of students by providing school supplies and resources across the country.

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  • Five Below and Kids In Need Foundation began collaborating in 2018, with the shared goal of positively impacting the lives of students by providing school supplies and resources across the country.
  • As part of this important partnership, KINF National Backpack Sponsor Five Below has now provided more than 1.5 million backpacks to-date to under-resourced students.
  • As our National Backpack Sponsor, Five Below continues to show their strong commitment to ensuring students have the resources they need for school, said Corey Gordon, CEO of Kids In Need Foundation.
  • Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) believes every child in America deserves equal opportunity and access to a quality education.

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Announces Romanita Hairston as New CEO

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust announced today that Romanita Hairston will join the private foundation as its fifth CEO and executive director.

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  • The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust announced today that Romanita Hairston will join the private foundation as its fifth CEO and executive director.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220302006149/en/
    Romanita Hairston will join the Murdock Trust as CEO in July 2022.
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    We could not be more pleased with or grateful for this outcome, said Jeff Pinneo, trustee, Murdock Trust.
  • Romanita brings a robust leadership profile that is uniquely suited to the mission and work of the Murdock Trust.

Freddy's Celebrates National Frozen Custard Day Promotion With $25,000 Donation To Kids In Need Foundation

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today that it donated $25,000 to the Kids In Need Foundation through its annual National Frozen Custard Day promotion in August.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced today that it donated $25,000 to the Kids In Need Foundation through its annual National Frozen Custard Day promotion in August.
  • Founded in 1995, Kids In Need Foundation believes that every child in America should have equal opportunity and access to a quality education.
  • This donation follows a successful National Frozen Custard Day promotion held on August 8.
  • Participating Freddy's locations offered a $1 discount on all custard menu items throughout the day and supported the foundation with a donation.

Crayola, Tra Publishing and Kids In Need Foundation Partner to Share Messages of Diversity and Inclusion in Underserved Schools with Colors of the World Crayons and Alice Walker's New Children's Book "Sweet People are Everywhere"

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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The new Alice Walker children's book focuses on the idea that "sweet people" can be found all over the world.

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  • The new Alice Walker children's book focuses on the idea that "sweet people" can be found all over the world.
  • The words are from a poem I wrote that celebrates good people, sweet people, who are found all over the world.
  • Attendees will also learn about how illustrator Quim Torres used Colors of the World throughout the children's book.
  • We are excited to further the message of inclusion and representation and give back to underserved school districts with Kids In Need Foundation."

3M Donates Supplies to Support Students, Teachers Returning to the Classroom

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

More than 700 teachers will distribute the products, which range from Scotch Glue Sticks and Post-it Notes to notebooks and pencils.

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  • More than 700 teachers will distribute the products, which range from Scotch Glue Sticks and Post-it Notes to notebooks and pencils.
  • 3M plant communities are also teaming up to provide locally-needed supplies this year: 3M Monrovia, California sites recently collected six barrels of requested back to school items working together with partner Foothill Unity Center.
  • 3M Austin, Texas site will be collecting required polo shirts for a public school during the month of September.
  • Through its Supplies for Schools program, 3M donates products such as office supplies, hand sanitizer, tapes, glues, adhesives, highlighters, masks and sponges.

Class Technologies Launches Class Cares To Support Students In Need

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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, the company enhancing virtual and hybrid classrooms by adding teaching and learning tools to Zoom, has launched Class Cares to support students and communities in need.

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  • , the company enhancing virtual and hybrid classrooms by adding teaching and learning tools to Zoom, has launched Class Cares to support students and communities in need.
  • "Class Cares is a long term initiative that takes our team's desire to help and puts it into action through volunteering, donations, and partnerships to help students in need.
  • As part of the initial Class Cares initiative, DC-based Class employees volunteered to pack hundreds of backpacks full of needed school supplies.
  • Zoom is a trademark of Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Class Technologies Inc. and its product Class are not sponsored, endorsed, or otherwise affiliated with Zoom.