Harris Teeter began its new round-up campaign, Together in Education (TIE), on July 30 to direct funds to Southeast-based nonprofits that support the needs of educators and students.
Customers can contribute to the campaign by rounding up their transactions to the nearest whole dollar at checkout through Oct. 28 at all Harris Teeter locations.
“Since 1998, Harris Teeter has contributed more than $33 million through our Together in Education programs,” said Danna Robinson, director of corporate affairs and customer relations for Harris Teeter.
“This new round up campaign furthers our commitment to education by providing an opportunity for customers to support their local teachers, students, schools and after-school programs.”
Funds collected will be distributed among the nonprofit partners, with 100 percent of the proceeds staying within the community where the donation is made. Donations will be used for after-school programs and wellness initiatives, along with providing classroom supplies and educational resources to benefit educators and children. Funds raised for The Salvation Army will support after-school programs.
The nonprofits include:
- The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Youth Centers host The Salvation Army’s high-quality after-school programs for children and youth of all ages. These programs provide direct assistance with homework and offer children the opportunity to learn athletic skills, advance literacy and study skills, as well as develop healthy friendships at no fee or low cost.
- Communities in Schools works to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Utilizing an evidence-based approach, the organization provides support that best meets the needs of the school, including those of individual students.
- Alliance for a Healthier Generation works across schools, youth-serving organizations, businesses, communities and families to promote healthy environments so young people can achieve lifelong good health. The organization envisions a world where every mind, every body and every young person is healthy and ready to succeed.
- Classroom Central fosters equity in education by providing teachers and students with the free resources they need to succeed. Classroom Central empowers teachers and students in more than 200 schools across six Charlotte-area school districts, providing supplies and resources through its Free Store, Mobile Free Store and several other community-supported programs.
As part of its community giving efforts, Harris Teeter recently donated nearly $45,000 worth of school supplies to Classroom Central. The contribution included composition notebooks, filler paper, index cards, pencils, glue sticks and erasers.
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