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Kleenex® and Jenna Bush Hager Celebrate 100 Years of Facing Life's Moments by Giving Back to Schools in Need
$500,000 in school supplies will be awarded to assist educators and schools in low-income communities this back-to-school season CHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2024
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[{"type":"text","content":"$500,000 in school supplies will be awarded to assist educators and schools in low-income communities this back-to-school season\nCHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of its 100th Anniversary, Kleenex® - America's #1 facial tissue brand - is teaming up with Jenna Bush Hager to give back to schools in need. To commemorate a century of facing life's moments together in and out of the classroom, consumers are invited to nominate a deserving school for a chance to receive $100,000 in school supplies through the education equity nonprofit, DonorsChoose. An additional 100 schools will receive $4,000 in DonorsChoose credits.1\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nCurrently, 94% of teachers spend their own money on classroom resources, averaging $610 per year2. As school budgets decline, teachers are increasingly using their own funds to cover basic classroom essentials, including facial tissues. From updated technology to essential supplies, Kleenex's donation aims to create environments where teachers excel and students thrive on their educational journeys.\nConsumers can visit kleenex100years.com now through Monday, August 26, 2024 to nominate a school of their choice. Schools will be evaluated based on an objective set of criteria that reviews the educational enrichment at the school, effort, and enthusiasm for the project requesting funds, and an assessment of need. Similar to Kleenex, the selected schools will be focused on providing students with basic needs to not only thrive in the classroom but help face life's moments. \nConnected by a shared passion for education and commitment to helping students in need, Kleenex is working with Jenna Bush Hager to raise awareness about the importance of supporting students in educational spaces and providing the necessary supplies for daily classroom success.\n\"Childhood education is something I feel very strongly about and as a former classroom teacher and reading specialist, I know how important the right classroom essentials are to help students grow and thrive,\" shares Jenna Bush Hager. \"I'm thrilled to partner with Kleenex on this initiative to celebrate its 100th anniversary, as these donations will create an environment where teachers can do their job to the best of their ability and students can thrive on their path to education and success.\" \nKleenex recognizes the vital...