As part of the partnership, Staples will donate $1 million to Gaga's Born This Way Foundation. The company is donating another million to DonorsChoose.org, an organization that has funded more than 900,000 classroom projects for teachers since its founding, benefiting more than 22 million students. Born This Way Foundation supports the wellness of young people and empowers them to create a kinder and braver world by fostering kindness, improving mental health resources and creating more positive environments.
“Teaming up with Lady Gaga, Born This Way Foundation and DonorsChoose.org is an amazing opportunity for the Staples for Students program to support teachers and help create a more positive classroom experience,” said Frank Bifulco, chief marketing officer, Staples. “There’s a correlation between kindness and overall well-being among students, and we hope that together with these perfect partners that we’ll be able to create an environment for students that will help them flourish in school and propel them into their bright futures.”
Together through this unique partnership, the Staples for Students program will help to promote kindness in schools across America and ensure that teachers and students have the resources they need for successful learning in classrooms. Lady Gaga and Staples have also collaborated on a Public Service Announcement in which the superstar meets with California students and that debuts nationally at the end of June, further emphasizing the need to support teachers and students.
Staples is the official sponsor of Lady Gaga's upcoming world tour in support of her latest album Joanne. Beginning June 25the, fans will have the opportunity to enter the Staples for Students Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $50,000 scholarship. The lucky grand prize winner will also win a trip to Las Vegas to meet Lady Gaga and see her in concert. Visit StaplesForStudents.org for more information. Entries must be submitted before September 16, 2017 at 11:59 PM ET and entrants must be 13 years or older.
