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'Idol' winner asks Denver teens to lend a hand
Contributed by: CJ Powell on 7/7/2008

Pop star and American Idol winner Jordin Sparks has teamed with Do Something.org, the organization that empowers teens to take action in their communities, and Staples, Inc the world's largest office products company, to ask Denver area teens to make a difference this summer.

The Do Something 101 campaign encourages teens to collect school supplies and drop them off at their nearest Staples store, from July 6 through Aug. 31, to ensure they get into the hands of deserving students just in time to head back to school. Staples is kick-starting the campaign by donating $50,000 in school supplies to the cause. In addition, Staples customers can also get involved by donating $2 at any Staples store location, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting local teens in need.

All school supplies and donations will be given locally to the following educational and not-for-profit organizations that serve disadvantaged youth: Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver;Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County; The Challenge Foundation; Adams County Education Consortium.

Local Staples stores for school supply drop-off include:

• 6435 E. Hampden Avenue, Denver
• 10853 US Highway 285, Conifer
• 870 South Colorado Blvd., Glendale
• 8214 S Kipling Parkway, Littleton
• 8055-3 West Bowles Avenue, Suite 3, Littleton
• 11236 S Pikes Peak Drive, Parker
• 1665 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Loveland
• 6767 South Vine Street, Centennial
• 14458 Delaware Street, Westminster

"By teaming up with Do Something and most importantly, teens from across the country, it is truly inspiring to see what can be accomplished for thousands of youth unable to afford basic school supplies," said Demos Parneros, president of U.S. Stores at Staples. "With help from celebrities like Jordin, we will be able to arm teens with the tools and resources they need to make a difference in their community."

Jordin Sparks, hot off her hit single with Chris Brown, is helping to raise awareness for students in need by starring in the public service announcement for the campaign, airing on Channel One, BusRadio, MySpace, Facebook, and television and radio stations nationwide.

"I'm very excited to be involved with the Do Something 101 campaign and to help motivate teens to get involved," Sparks said. "There are so many kids in America that need school supplies that don't have them and all somebody has to do is donate. It's so easy."

With more than 11 million young people in the United States living below the poverty line, Do Something 101 is an easy way for teens nationwide to get involved.

"Do Something is all about action," said Do Something CEO Nancy Lublin. "We're proud to be spearheading a campaign that gives young people the power to lead something that matters to them."

Teens who want to make a difference can also go to www.DoSomething101.com for ideas on how to run local school supply drives. Suggestions include teens holding a movie night and "charging" their friends a backpack filled with school supplies as admission. Also, teens could put together a battle of the bands, car washes or carnivals with people donating school supplies at the door. Whether holding a school supplies drive at summer camp, during a summer sports league, or at a neighborhood block party, Do Something has tips, resources, and flyers for how to get started and make the most of every teen's summer.





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CJ Powell

Denver , CO

CJ Powell has posted 23 stories and 0 comments since joining on 6/19/2008. CJ Powell 's average story rating is 5.
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