| Carpet One Continues to Support Children's Literacy this Holiday Season
MANCHESTER, NH (November 11, 2004) - Encouraging a child to
read is a gift that lasts a lifetime, as it opens up the joys
of imagination. This holiday season, Carpet One will partner
for the seventh consecutive year with The U.S. Marine Corps
Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation. Carpet One will make a monetary
donation to the Toys for Tots Foundation, while Carpet One stores
nationwide will donate thousands of books to children in need.
Carpet One’s support of children’s literacy programs
has helped bring more than 335,000 books to deserving children.
This program is significant in that it allows children who
otherwise might not have the opportunity to obtain books the
chance to discover the joys of reading. Studies have shown that
the more access children have to books and reading, the lower
their stress levels become and the better their logic and communication
skills.
Carpet One and its retail stores nationwide support the Toys
for Tots program as part of their ongoing commitment to their
local communities and children’s literacy. Last year,
Carpet One stores donated more than 25,000 books to the Toys
for Tots Foundation. Carpet One has set a goal to exceed last
year’s donation this holiday season. This year’s
books will target children of all ages, from preschoolers to
early readers.
"Though we are a national company, we know the tremendous
effect we can have at the local level when we become involved,”
said Dean Marcarelli, co-Chief Operating Officer of Carpet One.
“Improving children’s literacy is an issue that
is a priority for us, and our partnership with the Marine Toys
for Tots Foundation is the perfect vehicle for enriching the
lives of the young generation in our communities. Every child
should be given the chance to enjoy the experience of reading.”
Founded in 1947, the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys
for Tots Foundation has created a holiday tradition that has
brought joy to countless children. Last year, the U.S. Marine
Corps was able to distribute 15 million toys to more than 6.6
million of our nation’s children.
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. |