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Ankeny,
IA – August 2022 / Newsmaker Alert: Casey’s
kicks off a giving campaign to help fund grants for local schools across
its 16-state footprint. Throughout August, Casey’s is asking guests to
round up their purchases at the register to help fund its annual Cash
for Classrooms Grant Program, which provides funds for projects and
initiatives that will benefit K-12 public and nonprofit, private schools
in the communities Casey’s serves.
“Schools
are at the heart of each of our communities, and we are excited to continue
supporting students and teachers through our Cash for Classrooms Grant
Program,” said Megan
Elfers, President, Casey’s Charities. “Casey’s proudly serves the communities
we’re in and Cash for Classrooms is one way we can show our support for
our students, teachers and schools who could use a boost now more than
ever.”
In
2022, Casey’s grant program awarded $1 million to benefit schools through
89 grants. The funding priorities included a variety of projects focused
on physical improvements, material needs, teacher support and community
engagement initiatives. Learn more about the program and some additional
projects at our blog – Here
for Schools: Casey’s Gives Back This School Year.
This
year, some of Casey’s giving highlights include:
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Bonnie
Grimes Elementary in Arkansas received a $50,000 grant for a new inclusive
playground
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Columbus
School District in Nebraska received $20,000 for a new training and technology
center to host student assemblies, professional development for staff and
other activities for their growing population
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Sigourney
Community School District in Iowa received a $10,000 grant to purchase
10 new microscopes to enhance science curriculum
Every
dollar raised from guests and the round up campaign will go toward the
Cash
for Classrooms Grant Program, which opens its application process on
October 1 through November 30, 2022. Grant requests may range from $3,000
to $50,000. Grants will be awarded in March 2023.
More
information can be found at: www.Caseys.com/community.
About
Casey’s
Casey’s
is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,400 convenience
stores. Founded more than 50 years ago, the company has grown to become
the third-largest convenience store retailer and the fifth-largest pizza
chain in the United States. Casey’s provides freshly prepared foods, quality
fuel and friendly service at its locations. Guests can enjoy pizza, donuts,
and a wide selection of beverages and snacks. Learn more and order online
at www.Caseys.com, or in the mobile
app.
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Contact:
Casey’s
Kendrew
Panyanouvong
515-494-3718 |