Staples Associate Directs $5,000 to St. Louis Modern Chinese School (SLMCS) under a program that lets Staples associates direct donations.

The grant is part of a philanthropic initiative created by the Staples Foundation which allows Staples associates around the world to direct funding to non-profit organizations that are focused on education or job skills. In 2013, associates globally directed more than $2.5 million of Staples Foundation grants to 434 local non-profit organizations in 49 states.

Through its community and giving efforts, Staples and Staples Foundation have helped more than 6,500 organizations in 26 countries.