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Casey’s Kicks Off Fourth Annual Cash for Classrooms Campaign
In-store giving campaign will raise funds for K-12 schools in the 16 states where Casey’s operates ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Casey’s is kicking off its
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nIn-store giving campaign will raise funds for K-12 schools in the 16 states where Casey’s operates\n\n\n ANKENY, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nCasey’s is kicking off its in-store giving campaign to support America’s future generation of leaders. Starting today through September 5, Casey’s guests can round up their purchases each time they visit a Casey’s store and join the cause that has raised $3 million for students, families and educators since 2020.\n\n\n“Learning is the foundation to sparking curiosity and creating brighter futures for kids. Through our Cash for Classrooms program, we’re helping bring meaningful projects and innovative initiatives to life, in Casey’s communities now and for years to come,” said Katie Petru, Director, Communications and Community at Casey’s. “With the generosity of Casey’s guests each year at the register and our partnership with LIFEWTR, we fuel our mission to help improve the lives of students and educators in our local communities.”\n\n\nCasey’s, together with its generous guests and LIFEWTR, have raised $1 million annually in the last three years, awarding grants to more than 250 schools across its 16-state footprint. In 2022, 79 grants were awarded to K-12 public and nonprofit, private schools in 75 Casey’s communities.\n\n\nThe funding priorities through the program include projects supporting physical improvements, material needs, teacher support and community engagement initiatives in Casey’s communities. Cash for Classroom grants help drive positive change, including:\n\n\n\nBetter reading resources: St. Francis Area Schools in Minnesota received a $10,000 grant to provide take-home decodable books to foster enthusiasm and develop better reading skills for its students.\n\n\n\nBuilding foundations with modern technology: Athens Community School District in Illinois received $20,000 to provide their fourth-grade students with new smartboards, helping their students build foundational skills for life-long technological literacy.\n\n\n\nMaking enrichment and learning accessible: Bonnie Grimes Elementary School in Arkansas received a $50,000 grant to purchase and install an all-inclusive, ADA accessible playground, giving students of all abilities the opportunity to interact and play with their peers at school.\n\n\n\nExpanding minds and facilities: Riverfield Country Day School in Oklahom...