Since 2006, Staples’ philanthropic arm, the Staples Foundation for Learning® and Ashoka’s Youth Venture® have partnered to expand Youth Venture’s global program to seven countries; Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Belgium, France, Germany and Spain. Staples was the first to invest in expanding Youth Venture internationally, making it possible to launch over 1,000 Venture Teams, engaging thousands of young changemakers on three continents.
In keeping with its’ own corporate culture of community involvement, Staples associates and managers worldwide have taken that extra step, becoming involved with Youth Venture programs in their respective countries. In fact, four Ventures were launched by Staples associates in Argentina and Brazil.
Staples, the world’s largest office products company, is committed to making it eas
y for customers to buy a wide range of office products, including supplies, technology, furniture, and business services. With 2008 sales of $23 billion and 91,000 associates worldwide, Staples serves businesses of all sizes and consumers in 27 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In July 2008, Staples acquired Corporate Express, one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products to businesses and institutions. Staples invented the office superstore concept in 1986 and is headquartered outside Boston. More information about Staples (Nasdaq: SPLS) is available at www.staples.com.
