Hopkinton Public Library Foundation Chosen by Staples Associate to Receive $1,000 Grant

Hopkinton Public Library Foundation (HPLF) has been awarded $1,000 by Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., under a program that lets Staples associates direct donations.

Hopkinton resident and Staples associate, Dianne Keohane, nominated HPLF for the grant.
“My family is contributing to the library expansion and renovation through 1000 Homes for Hopkinton Library. I am thankful that Staples is also contributing through 2 Million & Change to a cause that is such an integral part of our community,” she said.

“Hopkinton Public Library Foundation is extremely grateful to Dianne for her recommendation, and to Staples Foundation for this grant of $1,000, in addition to its $5,000 gift in 2014 upon the recommendation of Staples associate Rob Ajemian.” said Laura Barry, HPLF Chairperson. “These funds will support the expansion and state-of-the-art renovation of Hopkinton Public Library, building a spacious, modern and accessible library for Hopkinton’s over 15,000 residents.”
The grant is 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.

In 2014, Staples awarded more than $2.4 million in grants to 1,056 local organizations in support of education and job skills programs, including tutoring for pediatric cancer patients, job skills development for individuals with disabilities, school supplies, mentoring and more.
“Staples Foundation is committed to encouraging associates around the globe to make a difference in their local communities and through 2 Million and Change we enable them to directly support the programs where they personally see the greatest need,” said Emily McCann, senior manager of community and giving for Staples, Inc.