Atlanta benefits from Staples Foundation award to nonprofits

The Staples Foundation, the charitable arm of Staples, recently announced it has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to non-profit organizations in 43 states. including Georgia.

A new program lets Staples associates direct donations to nonprofits focused on education or developing job skills.

Among those receiving funds is the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The organization’s national headquarters is in Atlanta.

The $183,000 donation will be given to multiple clubs.

About the Author

Shelia Poole

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

The Latest

Credit: AP

Featured

Credit: Screenshot

OPINION