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2004 National Grants:
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Since 2002, Staples Foundation for Learning has been a national supporter of Boys & Girls
Clubs of America (BGCA), an organization that provides a safe and structured environment
for children after school. In 2004, the Foundation continued to fund its three-year, $2.5
million grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Torch Clubs program. In addition to
helping build character and leadership skills in pre-teens, Torch Clubs promote positive
self-esteem and personal growth, reinforce academic achievement and encourage children
to develop into conscientious citizens. During 2004, Staples Foundation for Learning helped
BGCA accomplish the following:
•Established 248 new Torch Clubs, serving 3,761 youth
•Improved training for Torch Club advisors by providing over 3,200 new professional
development opportunities
•Increased the community service commitment of Torch Club members by
establishing the Staples Torch Club Awards to annually recognize outstanding
programs in the areas of Service to the Club and Community,Education,Health and
Fitness and Social Recreation
Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
Staples Foundation for Learning awarded a grant to the Initiative for a Competitive Inner
City (ICIC) to support the Inner City 100 program. Developed in partnership with Inc.
Magazine, the Inner City 100 list recognizes entrepreneurs in some of America’s most
disadvantaged inner city communities. In 2004, ICIC accomplished the following with the
support of Staples Foundation for Learning:
•Increased nominations to Inner City 100 list by more than 20%
•Created best business practices report for inner city businesses, mayors and staff
involved in economic development
•Began an advisory board of minority CEOs to help fuel ideas for ICIC programs
Earth Force
Staples Foundation for Learning awarded a grant to Earth Force to support its National
GREEN Initiative, a program that helps teachers infuse classroom teaching with
environmental problem solving. Staples Foundation for Learning helped Earth Force
accomplish the following:
•Provided 32 teachers with specialized environmental training and teaching resources
•Impacted over 950 students through environmental education and community projects
•Increased teacher and student community involvement, awareness of environmental
issues and development of critical thinking skills