Harris Teeter’s new round-up campaign, Together in Education (TIE), benefits Southeast-based nonprofits that support the needs of educators and students.
Through Oct. 28, customers can round up their transactions to the nearest dollar when checking out at any Harris Teeter location.
“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 will be distributed among the nonprofit partners, with 100 percent of the proceeds staying in the community where the donation is made.
The funds 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 organization’s after-school programs for children and youth of all ages. The programs provide free or low-cost assistance with homework and help children learn athletic, advance literacy and study skills, as well as develop healthy friendships.
- Communities in Schools works to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
- Alliance for a Healthier Generation works across schools, youth organizations, businesses, communities and families to promote healthy environments so young people can achieve lifelong good health.
- 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.
Harris Teeter recently donated nearly $45,000 worth of school supplies – including composition notebooks, filler paper, index cards, pencils, glue sticks and erasers – to Classroom Central.
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