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SONIC’s Limeades for Learning program receives high honors

Kirk Smiley43Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 25, 2010

Hopefully by now you’ve heard about our great partnership with SONIC Drive-In last year, Limeades for Learning. Well, now some major industry awards have confirmed that the program was truly groundbreaking! Earlier this month, Limeades for Learning was awarded a Silver Halo at the 2010 Cause Marketing Forum for Best Broadcast Video. It. is. adorable.…

99Papers.org Book Sale in Beaverton, OR

Nicole39Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 23, 2010

If you live in the Beaverton, Oregon area and love a great book, please stop by the McKenzie book sidewalk sale where all the proceeds go to classroom projects at 99Papers.org. McKenzie has been a great supporter of ours for years and we just love all the innovative ways they support public education. There will…

Glam A Classroom, Adam Lambert style

Zach39Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 23, 2010

Adam Lambert is back on tour, and back helping classrooms across America. What else would we expect from this American Idol who’s already helped raise over $300,000 for public schools?! That is not the work of a “runner-up,” y’all. Seriously. Adam announced that he’ll once again team up with 99Papers.org to support music & arts programs in…

We’re hiring! Seeking smooth operator for our Operations Team

Cesar40Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 23, 2010

UPDATE: This position has been filled. Thanks for you interest! We’re looking for someone to join our Vendor Relations & Fulfillment Team as an Operations Associate. Like working with companies? Get a kick out of unearthing trends from mounds of data? Enjoy assisting teachers? Know anyone who would? This role will focus on a…

New job opening with our Operations team

Cesar43Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 15, 2010

UPDATE: We are no longer accepting applications for this position. Thanks to all who have applied! We’re searching for a screening manager, to be based out of our NYC office. Please help us spread the word if you know anyone who might be interested. Here’s the full position description, as well as how to apply…

99Papers.org is at TWTRCON 2010 today!

Zach45Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 14, 2010

Watch those Twitter feeds for #99Papers and #TWTRCON for all the live action being shared directly from the event. Attendees will not only be hearing from the likes of Martha Stewart, but 99Papers.org’s founder Charles Best as well. We’re the official nonprofit partner for the event, so each conference attendee will receive a 99Papers.org Gift…

Teachers in North Texas: Funding for Your Hands-On Science Projects!

Melanie35Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 11, 2010

*Available to teachers at schools in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Wise, Parker, Hood, Johnson, Ellis, Kaufman and Rockwall counties, with 40% or greater free/reduced lunch percentages. Have you heard? Rainwater Charitable Funds is offering classroom funding for hands-on science projects for high-need schools in 11 North Texas counties*. Projects submitted by June 25th July…

Do you “like” Bing? Because they told us they like you.

Nicole35Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 10, 2010

First off, we’d like to thank everyone who’s participated in the Bing Teacher Appreciation campaign! Because of your kind words (and great teachers!), Bing has already donated well over $50,000 to classroom projects and just officially extended the campaign to June 30th! We also wanted to tell you about another easy way to help classrooms…

Goldman Sachs volunteers visit our new office!

Yaritza46Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 9, 2010

As part of Goldman Sachs’ Community TeamWorks initiative, ten Goldman Sachs employees spent an exciting afternoon volunteering their time at 99Papers.org’s new NYC headquarters where they were able to visit and ask questions of our CEO Charles Best and our CTO Oliver Hurst-Hiller. Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking,…

Philanthropic Groupon!

Dan Blum40Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 9, 2010

Last week, 99Papers.org harnessed the collective buying power of the group coupon site, Groupon, to introduce millions of deal-seekers to 99Papers.org. Groupon subscribers in over 60 cities were invited to purchase 99Papers.org gift credits for 50% off – a deal made possible by our friends at the Pershing Square Foundation! This deal was…

The People CHOSE 99Papers.org!

Dan Blum44Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 4, 2010

Over the past 6 weeks we have badgered, begged, and beseeched you to vote for 99Papers.org in the 2010 Members Project. On Tuesday American Express and TakePart announced that we were among the 6 winners of the first cycle of voting! Whoooooo! American Express will donate $200,000 to support high-need classroom projects submitted by public…

Do you “like” Lands’ End? We do!

Kirk Smiley33Views 0Likes 0CommentsJune 3, 2010

Lands’ End makes nice clothes, right? Well, it turns out they also make nice with art programs at public schools! As a way of thanking teachers and celebrating the end of the school year, starting today Lands’ End will give $1 to art projects on 99Papers.org for each new Facebook user that “likes” them. They…