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Lands’ End T-Shirt Design Winners and Arts Funding

Kirk Smiley102Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 30, 2010

Hopefully you remember Lands’ End’s exciting t-shirt design contest we told you about last month. Well, the results are in and there are some amazing cold-weather related designs that took home the top prize. The coolest thing is that you can go to the Lands’ End site to actually buy the winning kid-created t-shirts! Thanks…

We’re accepting applications for an Accounting Associate!

Rama78Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 30, 2010

UPDATE: This position has been filled and we are no longer accepting applications. Thank you! We are now accepting applications for an energetic, team-oriented, and outgoing Accounting Associate – with a dash of techiness – to join our fearless finance team! The team is four people strong, and last fiscal year was responsible for handling…

A Glam-orous Success!

Anna85Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 28, 2010

Last week, as Adam Lambert’s Glam Nation tour came to an end, we also celebrated the successful close of Glam A Classroom. The numbers were astounding: $166,764 was donated to classroom projects by more than 2,600 donors. Now, those are great numbers, but we think it’s even more exciting that Glam A Classroom has helped…

10 Years of Helping Classrooms and 10 Questions Answered by 99Papers.org Founder on Huffington Post

Kari139Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 28, 2010

We have been having a blast celebrating our 10th Anniversary these past few weeks. Stay tuned for our Almost Home classroom funding offer next week and our social media splash on the 10/10/10. Huffington Post recently interviewed Charles Best about how 99Papers.org first got started over 10 years ago. Charles answered 10 questions on video…

The Final Week of Limeades for Learning?

Kirk Smiley150Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 28, 2010

This week is the final week of voting for SONIC’s Limeades for Learning campaign…unless you can help! If we reach 1 million votes by Thursday at midnight, SONIC will donate an additional $100,000 and open voting for another week. That’s an extra 225 classrooms that could benefit, but we need a lot of help to…

Pledge to Support Education (oh, and $1 million for classrooms)

Dan Blum94Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 27, 2010

Beginning today, our friends at American Express are inviting people to improve education by making a pledge to take action within their communities. Pretty noble, right? Even MORE noble, American Express decided to back each and every pledge they receive with a $10 donation to 99Papers.org….ready for it?…..up to $1 million dollars! That’s right,…

T-Shirt Design Contest for Teachers!

Nicole123Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 24, 2010

One of 99Papers.org’s long-time partners, Fibers.com, is launching a new contest for teachers with some great 99Papers.org prizes. Teachers, parents, or former K-12 students all are welcome and encouraged to design a shirt celebrating teachers and this enriching cause. Contest participants can attain votes and comments from visitors to increase their chances of winning. The…

Limeades for Learning: Another week of making a huge difference in classrooms

Kirk Smiley177Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 24, 2010

Have you been voting every day for a classroom project at SONIC’s Limeades for Learning site? If not, you should get in on the action and help us spread the word! Last week SONIC funded 250 classroom projects and so far have donated over $360,000 this year! It’s easy to help, simply go to www.limeadesforlearning.com,…

Join our team! Seeking Price Screener (NYC)

Alex81Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 24, 2010

UPDATE: This position has been filled and we are no longer accepting applications for it. The Operations team at 99Papers.org is searching for a results-driven Price Screener to join our team! The Price Screener will review purchase orders and requested resources submitted by teachers through our online proposal review process. This part-time position is based…

Teachers: Share what your school needs and get up to $100,000 for your school!

Nicole65Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 24, 2010

Bing has just announced their fifth amazing campaign with 99Papers.org this year. We are so thankful for everything they’ve done for teachers and students already, and this campaign promises to make the biggest impact yet! Aptly named “Our School Needs,” Bing plans to identify and fulfill the needs of 4 schools in the United States…

Search for classroom projects with Bing Maps!

Nicole76Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 24, 2010

Last Friday, Bing and 99Papers.org launched a new way to search for projects! This amazing application shows live projects on an interactive Bing map. You can zero in on projects seeking help in your neighborhood or take a step back and see how great the need is across your state. Either way, this map will…

Obama, HP, 99Papers.org – Oh my!

Candice82Views 0Likes 0CommentsSeptember 17, 2010

We were thrilled that our very own Charles Best was invited to attend the launch of Change the Equation yesterday at the White House. Change the Equation is a CEO-led effort to improve education in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). President Obama himself was there to announce this program as part of his “Educate…