NAPERVILLE, Ill., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today
OfficeMax® Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), its back-to-school shoppers
and business customers helped ease the burden by donating nearly
$1.7 million in classroom supplies to
teachers and schools in a series of nationwide surprise events
through the OfficeMax A Day Made Better program.
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Today marks the seventh year of A Day Made Better, in
which OfficeMax associates surprise 1,000 teachers in their
classrooms with $1,000 each worth of
school supplies -- $1 million in sum.
The national initiative aims to relieve and support teachers who
spend their own money on much-needed classroom supplies.
OfficeMax consumers and business clients contributed nearly
$700,000 in additional school
supplies through this summer's in-store supply drive held at
OfficeMax stores across the country. These additional supplies will
be donated Oct. 1 to the schools
where teachers are being honored through OfficeMax's A Day Made
Better program.
"Teachers and education are a part of the crucial infrastructure
necessary to build a promising future for our children, and yet
many teachers and schools face significant challenges to make ends
meet in the classroom due to budget shortfalls," said Carolynn Brooks, vice president, chief diversity
officer and president of OfficeMax Charitable Foundation.
"OfficeMax is proud to be hosting its seventh year of A Day Made
Better, where we join our customers in helping teachers and
schools secure the supplies they need to succeed."
About A Day Made Better
To the average American
teacher, "back to school" means spending $1,000 out of pocket on essential classroom
supplies. The OfficeMax A Day Made Better program, in
partnership with its non-profit partner AdoptAClassroom.org, aims
to help end the need for teacher-funded classrooms. Since 2007,
A Day Made Better and other OfficeMax Goodworks programs
have contributed more than $25
million in grants and supplies to support more than 31,000
teachers and their classrooms. Additionally, through the annual
event, OfficeMax has helped its nonprofit partner
AdoptAClassroom.org secure funding for more than 100,000 classrooms
nationwide.
Teachers Continue the Conversation Tonight on
Twitter
Tonight, teachers from around the country will join
on Twitter for a special #OMXTeachers Twitter Party to share tips
and tricks for efficient, budget-friendly classrooms. Hosted by
@WeAreTeachers, the #OMXTeachers Twitter Party will help teachers
share ideas for outfitting their classroom on a budget and best
practices for effective classroom management. RSVP or join the
#OMXTeachers conversation live tonight starting at 5 pm PT / 8 pm
ET.
To learn more about the OfficeMax A Day Made Better
program at ADayMadeBetter.com. To help a teacher or classroom in
your community visit AdoptAClassroom.org.
About AdoptAClassroom.org
AdoptAClassroom.org
is a national 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ending
teacher-funded classrooms. We support teachers by providing
much-needed classroom materials and supplies. Many teachers
spend as much as $1,000 annually of their own money to stock their
classrooms. Since 1998 AdoptAClassroom.org has raised
over $18 million to benefit classrooms across America.
AdoptAClassroom.org has earned a 4-star rating from Charity
Navigator To adopt a classroom, visit
www.adoptaclassroom.org.
About OfficeMax
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is
a leading provider of products, solutions and services for the
workplace, whether for business or at home. The OfficeMax mission
is simple: We provide workplace innovation that enables our
customers to work better. The company provides office supplies
and paper, print and document services, technology products and
solutions, and furniture to businesses and consumers.
OfficeMax consumers and business customers are served by
approximately 28,000 associates through OfficeMax.com,
OfficeMaxWorkplace.com, and Reliable.com; more than 900 stores in
the U.S. and Mexico, and direct
sales and catalogs. OfficeMax has been named one of the 2013
World's Most Ethical Companies, and is the only company in the
office supply industry to receive Ethics Inside® Certification by
the Ethisphere Institute. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call
1-877-OFFICEMAX. For more information, visit
www.officemax.com.
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Incorporated used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of
OfficeMax Incorporated. Any other product or company names
mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective
owners.
Media Contact
Nicole Miller
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630.864.6069
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