Domtar once again partnered with Office Depot and OfficeMax stores to support education by providing back-to-school essentials to Title I schools across the country. This year’s effort was part of Start Proud!®, Office Depot’s signature back-to-school community investment program that supports teachers in K-12 public schools located in high-need districts.
Donations like ours help empower educators to create vibrant learning environments for their students while alleviating their out-of-pocket expenses. Our contribution helped surprise teachers with shopping sprees for classroom supplies to help local students start the year off right.
Community investment programs like Start Proud! also help ease the financial impact on parents who are preparing their children for a new school year.
This year, Domtar was pleased to support five participating districts, located in:
- Palm Beach, Florida
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Pflugerville, Texas
- Union County, North Carolina
- Las Vegas, Nevada
Union County is especially meaningful for us, as it’s part of our local community. At Domtar, we are committed to investing in and serving those around us, and we look forward to seeing the impact these resources will have on our area teachers and students.
Celebrating Teachers, Fueling Student Success
Teachers are often the unsung heroes of education, providing not only knowledge but also encouragement and support.
“Domtar has a longstanding partnership with Office Depot and supporting their Start Proud! community investment program,” says Rosalind Streater, Sr. Account Manager, “This year we co-funded surprise teacher shopping events. These events allowed teachers to shop for their classrooms to prepare for the new school year. It is an impactful way Domtar and Office Depot collaborate to support teachers, students and their families.”
Through Start Proud! and other community investment programs, Domtar is helping to make a tangible difference in under-resourced classrooms so that students can walk into the school year ready to learn, create and succeed.
Learn more about our commitment to supporting education through community investment programs:
- Domtar Connects
- $2K Your Way Program Gives Employees the Power of Choice
- Our Sustainability Strategy: Our People and Communities
- Introducing Domtar Connects: Building Stronger Communities
- Domtar, Office Depot® Charitable Partnerships Support Education
