Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., has awarded $5,000 to Real Life Center under a program that lets Staples associates direct donations. The grant from Staples will be used in conjunction with the financial assistance program to help families facing the unexpected issues such as job loss to get back on their feet.
The Real Life Center seeks to help individuals and families from all walks of life who are going through the unexpected hard times of life. Through the programs at the center, families can get help with basic necessities such as financial assistance, food and clothing as well as access additional programs to help equip them for life and create long term change. They take a holistic approach to care for the whole person/family recognizing that all areas are integrated.
The grants are part of a philanthropic initiative created by Staples Foundation which allows Staples associates around the world to direct funding to non-profit organizations that are focused on education or job skills. The program encourages local community engagement by awarding larger grants to organizations where associates are highly engaged in volunteering or fundraising – up to $25,000 per organization.
The program, called 2 Million and Change, will award funds to organizations around the world, reaching more than $2 million in grants by the end of the year. In 2012, associates globally directed more than $2.1 million of Staples Foundation grants to 470 non-profit organizations.
“Staples Foundation is committed to making a positive impact in the communities where our associates live and work,” said Katy Dobbs, director of global community and giving for Staples, Inc.
“Through our program, we are pleased to support our associates and the local non-profit organizations that matter to them most.”
