| Elementary Schools Across North America Win Complimentary School Library Makeovers
Carpet One Stores Across the U.S. to Give Local "Facelifts"
On National Make A Difference Day
MANCHESTER, NH (October 4, 2004) - Back-to-school has never
been so exciting! Summer vacation is ending, but students and
faculty at public schools across North America are grinning
from ear-to-ear. These elementary schools were elected by local
community residents to receive complimentary library or media
center makeovers, courtesy of their local Carpet One stores.
It’s all part of a new grassroots community relations
campaign called “Carpet One Makes A Difference.”
After a month-long “election” at participating Carpet
One stores this past July, the votes have been tallied and the
election results are official.
“What a start to the school year!” exclaimed one
winning school principal.
“This program gives Carpet One stores a wonderful opportunity
to reach out to their local communities,” said Carpet
One Co-Chief Operating Officer Dean Marcarelli. “Carpet
One store owners and employees are really eager to roll up their
sleeves and make a difference at the schools that their communities
have selected to get a fresh look for the new school year. With
all the positive feedback we’re receiving, we hope to
make it an annual event!”
Carpet One Make A Difference
This local elementary school library or media center makeover
is part of a nationwide, grassroots community relations campaign
called “Carpet One Makes A Difference,” in which
participating Carpet One stores throughout North America will
be giving complimentary “facelifts” to local elementary
school libraries or media centers. Makeovers will take place
on Saturday, October 23rd, which is “Make A Difference
Day,” the largest national day of community service.
Established and supported by USA Weekend magazine, “Make
A Difference Day” is an annual celebration of neighbors
helping neighbors. Last year, three million volunteers participated
with local community efforts. In 2004, Carpet One stores across
North America are leveraging their broad reach and influence
to heighten the impact of “Make A Difference Day.”
“Carpet One Makes A Difference” is the first nationwide
grassroots effort supporting “Make A Difference Day”
in the program’s 14-year history.
Media are invited to attend the “Carpet One Makes A Difference”
makeovers on Saturday, October 23rd. If you’re interested
in attending a makeover in your area or would like more information,
please contact Maggie Differ at PT&Co. at 212-229-0500 ext.
309 or at mdiffer@ptanaka.com.
About Carpet One
Carpet One (carpetone.com), the largest unit of CCA Global
Partners, is North America’s largest floor covering retailer
with locations in the United States, Canada, Australia and New
Zealand. The stores are known for a broad selection of floor
covering products, distinctive warranties, excellent service
and exclusive brand names such as Liz Claiborne Flooring, LEES
For Living and Good Housekeeping. Headquarters are in Manchester,
New Hampshire; Ontario, Canada; and Queensland, Australia. |