Our Newspapers in Education program delivers The Press to thousands of eager and deserving students from elementary through high school each day. Their grateful teachers rely on the generosity of corporate and individual sponsors to continue receiving these papers. Sponsorship funds are used solely for funding the cost of newspapers so programs can be offered at no cost to teachers.

CORPORATE SPONSORS

The Grand Rapids Press invites community-minded businesses, organizations and individuals to promote literacy by becoming sponsors of the Newspapers in Education program. As a sponsor you would play a valuable role in enhancing the learning process.

How Your Business/Organization Will Benefit:
Thousands of readers will be aware of your commitment to young people and learning. Depending on your level of sponsorship, there are other rewards as well.

• NIE “thank you” ads that run in the paper
• logo recognition on promotional materials and curriculum guides sent to teachers
• ask about out mutually beneficial marketing
  programs

We offer a wide variety of ways in which you can participate in this program. For more information, or if you would like to become a partner, please call or e-mail The Press’ NIE coordinator, Lori “Maranda” Cook, at 616/222-5290 or maranda@grpress.com.

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

Vacation Donations:
When you temporarily stop your newspaper subscription while on vacation, request that your vacation newspapers be donated to Papers for Kids fund. Simply contact The Press’ customer service department at 616/222-5411 or 800/878-1411.

Cash Contributions:
Because you care about literacy, you may also make cash contributions. If you’re a Press subscriber you can simply fill in the amount of your donation on your Press statement and mail it in. If you’re not a Press subscriber you can simply mail donations to Newspapers in Education, c/o The Grand Rapids Press, 155 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

Those funds will go directly to benefit area classrooms that otherwise would not be able to receive the newspaper. Make a difference in West Michigan schools. Support literacy with Newspaper in Education, a truly remarkable educational tool. With a better education, today’s students will become better leaders tomorrow.