Press Releases

Press Releases

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Kids In Need Foundation introduces Honor Roll with BIC®, Post-it®, and Yoobi

By Lindsey Wyckoff

Roseville, Minn. (May 25, 2023) – Kids In Need Foundation, a national nonprofit that creates equitable learning spaces for all students, is proud to introduce BIC®, Post-it®, and Yoobi as the first Honor Roll level sponsors for the organization. BIC® pens, Post-it® Notes, and Yoobi erasers will be distributed through Kids In Need Foundation programs…

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PaperMate® Launches the “Thanks to Teachers” Initiative, Supporting Teachers Nationwide

By Lindsey Wyckoff

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2022 /–  PaperMate® , part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of brands, knows that America’s next stories are being written by today’s students, and teachers are the ones helping to shape them. In fact, according to Education Week, the average teacher influences over 3,000 students and families throughout their careers. That’s why, PaperMate is launching…

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Lysol® and Catherine Lowe Team Up to Support Classrooms Nationwide This Back-To-School Season

By Lindsey Wyckoff

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — This back-to-school season, Reckitt’s leading germ killing brand, Lysol, is partnering with television star, graphic designer and mom Catherine Lowe in support of the brand’s HERE for Healthy Schools initiative, helping to welcome children back to the classroom to learn and play together at school. Lysol’s HERE for Healthy Schools initiative aims to support…

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450 Toyota Dealerships Step up for Back to School with Kids In Need Foundation

By Lindsey Wyckoff

Roseville, Minn. (August 1, 2022) – This back-to-school season, 450 Toyota dealerships are coming together with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) for the inaugural Big Summer Giveback – all to make sure students are prepared for school. From August 1-31, 2022, Toyota will donate $3.00 to KINF for every oil change using Genuine Toyota Motor…

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Kids In Need Foundation welcomes four new board members in 2022; Terry Reed, Al Cobb, Sarah Kydd, and Greg Works to begin new terms

By Taylor Gilman

Minneapolis, Minn. (Dec. 16, 2021) – Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit that believes every child in America deserves equal opportunity and access to a quality education, today announced the addition of four new board members for the class of 2022. Terry Reed, Al Cobb, Sarah Kydd, and Greg Works will join KINF’s…

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Lysol® Partners With Sarah Michelle Gellar to Donate up to 16 Million Disinfecting Wipes to Help Keep Germs at bay This Back-To-School Season

By Lindsey Wyckoff

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Reckitt, the makers of Lysol®, today announced a partnership with actor, author and entrepreneur Sarah Michelle Gellar for the brand’s Disinfecting Wipes “Buy One, Donate One” program. Through September 26, whenever a pack of Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes is purchased, another pack will automatically be donated to an under-resourced school through Kids In Need Foundation. Through the…

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Five Below’s 4th Annual Campaign for Kids In Need Foundation Results in Over 440,000 Backpacks for Deserving Kids

By Lindsey Wyckoff

Minneapolis, Minn. (September 9, 2021) – For the fourth-straight year, Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE) supported under-resourced students with an in-store and online campaign, encouraging guests to purchase a backpack to be distributed to students nationwide through Kids In Need Foundation (KINF). As of Thursday, Sept. 2, which was the close of the campaign, the…

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Chipotle Supports Teachers’ Return To The Classroom With $100K In School Supplies

By Lindsey Wyckoff

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it will support teachers by giving away up to $100K in supplies for back to school. The brand, a longtime investor in education, is using its platform to shed light on a massive challenge facing teaching professionals as many of them return to the…

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Kids In Need Foundation launches Every Teacher, Every Day to Connect, Empower, and Inspire all teachers nationwide

By Lindsey Wyckoff

Minneapolis, Minn. (Aug. 3, 2021) – Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit that believes every child in America deserves equal access to a quality education, is excited to announce the launch of Every Teacher, Every Day a platform with the intention to connect ALL teachers to a safe, supportive community where free resources…

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Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) teams up with Ticonderoga ® and NFL Network commentator Ian Rapoport to kick off #PostForPencils Campaign

By Lindsey Wyckoff

Minneapolis, Minn. (June 7, 2021) – After a year like no other, teachers and students nationwide are gearing up for a busier summer school season than ever. According to Daniel A. Domenech, Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators, “Traditionally, summer school has been a program for kids that have not done well…

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