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National Jeweler Shane Co. and Kids In Need Foundation Partner for a Fourth Year to Deliver Back-to-School Supplies

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

DENVER, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shane Co., a family-owned fine jeweler since 1929, begins its annual partnership with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF). This year's school supply program will surpass the previous years initiative with a donation of $190,000 and an additional $18,000 from in-store and online contributions from customers. Since the launch of the program three years ago, Shane Co. has donated a total of $350,000 to KINF, which has supported 605 classrooms and over 14,000 K-5 students in schools where over 70 percent of the student population participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).

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  • DENVER, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shane Co. , a family-owned fine jeweler since 1929, begins its annual partnership with Kids In Need Foundation ( KINF ).
  • 6,000 backpacks full of supplies will be distributed to students in July and August.
  • Supporting under-resourced students and teachers has become integral to our company culture and I'm thrilled to continue our legacy of giving back."
  • Schools set to receive supplies are based in communities that Shane Co. stores currently serve.

Shaq-A-Claus to deck the halls of the Boys & Girls Club of Henry County

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 'Tis the season for hundreds of children from kindergarten to 12th grade in the Atlanta area to receive a very merry visit from Shaq-A-Claus at the Shaquille O'Neal Boys & Girls Club of Henry County on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 3:30 p.m.

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  • Shaq-A-Claus will appear at 3:30 p.m. at the Shaquille O'Neal Boys & Girls Club of Henry County,166 Holly Smith Dr. McDonough, GA 30253.
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Toyota Spreads Kindness and Joy This Holiday Season

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the holidays upon us, Toyota is celebrating the joy of the season with a special message about spreading kindness. "Like No One's Watching," the first of two Toyota holiday ads, debuted last night during NBC's primetime special, "Christmas in Rockefeller Center," with a personalized throw from a show host.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --With the holidays upon us, Toyota is celebrating the joy of the season with a special message about spreading kindness.
  • "Like No One's Watching," the first of two Toyota holiday ads, debuted last night during NBC's primetime special, "Christmas in Rockefeller Center," with a personalized throw from a show host.
  • "Toyota's holiday message focuses on simple acts of kindness and encourages people to connect with their communities this holiday season," said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America.
  • In the spirit of celebrating those that serve others, Toyota is giving back to our community heroes: teachers.

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

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Monday, September 19, 2022

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.

Lysol® and Catherine Lowe Team Up to Support Classrooms Nationwide This Back-To-School Season

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This back-to-school season, Reckitt's leading germ killing brand, Lysol, is partnering with television star, graphic designer and mom Catherine Lowe in support of the brand's HERE for Healthy Schools initiative, helping to welcome children back to the classroom to learn and play together at school.

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  • Lysol's HERE for Healthy Schools initiative aims to support the safe return of students to schools across the country.
  • Seeing Lysol celebrate this special place where kids come together to be themselves is so meaningful and a great reminder of the importance of ensuring these spaces are kept disinfected," said Catherine Lowe.
  • "For the past few years, educators have worked hard to curb the spread of illness-causing germs while children are at school.
  • Catherine Lowe (Giudici) is a graphic designer, entrepreneur, social mediainfluencer, wife, and mom to three beautiful children.

Family Jeweler Shane Co. and Kids In Need Foundation Team Up for a Third Year To Deliver Back-To-School Supplies

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Monday, August 22, 2022

DENVER, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shane Co., fourth-generation, family-owned jeweler, kicks off its annual partnership with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF). This year's school supply program will be the largest volunteering initiative since the partnership was established in 2020. In the weeks prior to the start of most schools, Shane Co. employees will use employer-paid volunteer days to fill backpacks with essential back-to-school supplies for students attending underserved schools.

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  • "We are grateful for Shane Co.'s continued dedication to creating equitable learning environments through its partnership with Kids In Need Foundation," said Corey Gordon, CEO of KINF.
  • Funding for the backpacks and school supplies comes from Shane Co.'s most recent donation of $150,000 and an additional $15,000 directly from Shane Co.'s customer giving program.
  • This donation is an increase from Shane Co.'s previous donation of $100,000 in both 2020 and 2021.
  • Kids In Need Foundation is a national organization that provides the support and tools needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn.

Bluum Celebrates Educators in the Twin Cities

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Bluum is supporting multiple education charities during Teacher Appreciation Week in the Twin Cities this week.

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  • Bluum is supporting multiple education charities during Teacher Appreciation Week in the Twin Cities this week.
  • Every day we work side-by-side with educators with the aim of empowering them through technology to help improve learning outcomes.
  • In addition to public schools, Bluum is providing in-kind advisory services, professional development and auction items for CSCOE's annual Bash.
  • The Bash's mission is to impact the nearly 80 preschool8th-grade Catholic schools in the greater Twin Cities area.

Rubbermaid Commercial Products Closes Out 2021 With $9 Million in Product Donations to Communities in Need Across the Nation

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Through these partnerships, products reached 41 different locations and areas of need, spanning from local public schools to FEMA disaster relief efforts across North America.

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  • Through these partnerships, products reached 41 different locations and areas of need, spanning from local public schools to FEMA disaster relief efforts across North America.
  • Rubbermaid Commercial Products is thankful for the opportunity to partner with these two organizations and enable them to support those across our nation that need it most.
  • Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC, headquartered in Huntersville, NC, is a manufacturer of innovative, solution-based products for commercial and institutional markets worldwide.
  • In 2020, Good360 distributed more than $870 million in essential personal and household products impacting 7.5 million lives.

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

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

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."