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Your Vote Counts in 'Give With Target' Campaign that Could Provide Schools up to $10,000

Target invites Facebook users to vote their their schools to receive donations in $25 increments up to $10,000 between July 26 and September 8.

With classes resuming Wednesday, August 29, it's never too early to get prepared for the first day of school, and big-box retailer Target knows this with its 'Give With Target' campaign that began on July 26.

According to a company press release, aims to donate up to $2.5 million in Target giftcards to schools that receive votes through its Give with Target Facebook application (click here to access). For every 25 votes a school receives, Target will donate a $25 giftcard, maxing out at $10,000. Imagine how many school supplies you can buy with that kind of money!

Meanwhile, do you know what your child(ren) need for school come August 29? The school district has made school supply lists available online for each school by selecting your school's webpage from the MISD website and selecting "School Supplies" from the Parents & Students tab.

And if you've got some change to spare, consider picking up some extra items for for donation to families in need of some extra help before the new school year.

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William Kratz May 20, 2013 at 05:36 pm
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Jerry Gropp Architect AIA May 15, 2013 at 02:07 pm
The Jury is still out. I liked the "Old Patch". J