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Newell Brands’ Sharpie and Paper Mate Pledge $1 Million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Inspire Creativity and Empower Youth Nationwide
Multiyear partnership supports arts programming to encourage creative expression, spark imagination and provide clubgoers with the tools to thrive in and out
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nMultiyear partnership supports arts programming to encourage creative expression, spark imagination and provide clubgoers with the tools to thrive in and out of the classroom\n\n\n ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nSharpie® and Paper Mate®, two of the world’s leading writing brands, part of Newell Brands’ global portfolio, have announced a three-year $1 million partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America aimed at investing in the organization’s U.S. arts programming and helping to instill confidence and unleash creativity in kids and teens. The partnership underscores Sharpie and Paper Mate’s commitment to democratizing creative expression and serving the communities in which they operate. It is part of the brands’ “Let's Get Creative\" campaign, launched in early 2024, to celebrate the release of Sharpie® Creative Markers and Paper Mate® InkJoy® Gel Bright! Pens.\n\n\n“We are honored to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of America in their mission to enable all young people to reach their full potential,” said Kris Malkoski, Segment CEO of Learning & Development at Newell Brands. “Through the Sharpie and Paper Mate partnership, we can help clubgoers unlock their creativity to make a positive impact in their local community.”\n\n\nGina Lazaro, Vice President of Brand Marketing for Newell’s Writing business, added, “We believe every child should have the opportunity to express themselves creatively, and we want to empower them with the tools to do just that. Through the partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, our brands can build confidence and foster creativity.”\n\n\nAs part of the partnership, the brands will contribute $600,000 in monetary donations and $400,000 in products over three years. The donations will support enhancements to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s arts programming, among their Clubs' most popular program areas. Additionally, the brands will serve as Back-to-School partners, providing essential school supplies so students can thrive in and out of the classroom.\n\n\n“We know that access to creative resources benefits young people in a number of ways, including academics,” said Chad Hartman, National Vice President, Corporate Partnerships & Engagement at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “Through our partnership with Sharpie and Paper Mate, we'll be able to expand and update our arts programming so that even...