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Ankeny,
IA – October 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: Casey’s
(Nasdaq: CASY) Cash for Classrooms grant program is accepting submissions
for 2025 grants, beginning today through November 15, 2024. The grant program
supports projects and initiatives at accredited K-12 public and non-profit
private schools in the 17 states where Casey’s operates.
“Casey’s
is here for our communities' students, teachers, and schools. The Cash
for Classrooms grant program has positively impacted hundreds of schools
over the past four years,” said Katie
Petru, Director of Communications and Community. “The generosity of
our guests during our annual Cash for Classrooms round-up campaign makes
these grants possible and we look forward to receiving applications from
our communities.”
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Since
Casey’s introduced the program in 2020, the Cash for Classrooms grant program
has awarded over 300 grants totaling more than $4 million to schools in
its footprint, with the impact of these funds immeasurable.
Grants
up to $50,000 may be requested and used for various projects and initiatives
focused on physical improvements, material needs, teacher support, and
community engagement initiatives. Examples of recent grants include:
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$50,000
to an Omaha, Nebraska, school to update and enhance its playground;
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$35,700
for book vending machines at five elementary schools in Des Moines, Iowa;
and
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$25,000
to a Knoxville, Tennessee, high school to create a College and Career Center
that will provide students with dedicated space to plan their futures
The deadline
to submit a grant application is November 15, 2024, and grants will be
awarded in March 2025. More information about the grant submission process
can be found at: www.Caseys.com/community.
About
Casey’s
Casey’s
is a Fortune 500 company (NASDAQ: CASY) operating over 2,600 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,
other assorted bakery items, and a wide selection of beverages and snacks.
Learn more and order online at www.Caseys.com,
or in the mobile app.
Media
Relations Contact:
Katie
Petru
515-446-6772
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