Boys and Girls Clubs of Metrowest Gets $10,000 From Marlborough Staples

Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., has awarded $10,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metrowest under a program that lets Staples associates direct donations, according to an announcement.

Michelle Tier, the Staples associate who directed the funds, volunteers monthly with the organization and coordinates a backpack program for over 250 Club youth.

The Staples Foundation Grant will benefit “Project Learn.” The goals and objectives for “Project Learn” include successfully implementing the following at all three of their Clubhouses and encouraging members to participate each week; Power Hour Homework Assistance Program, Money Matters, computer education, job skills, career exploration; Provide homework help for Club members five to six hours weekly; Encourage positive School-Club-family partnerships to support youth academically.

The grants are part of a philanthropic initiative created by Staples Foundation which allows Staples associates around the world to direct funding to non-profit organizations that are focused on education or job skills. The program, called 2 Million and Change, encourages local community engagement by awarding larger grants to organizations where associates are highly engaged in volunteering or fundraising – up to $25,000 per organization.