Usual Crowds Expected to Line up at 1,100+
Stores for 12th Annual "Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway"
on Sunday, July 28
- Parent Company Round Room Aims to Help Reduce Financial
Burdens of Upcoming School Year for Families
- 10 Lucky Students Will be "Golden Ruler" Recipients,
Receiving a Gift for Themselves and Their School
- This Giveback Initiative Has Provided Over 1.3M Children with a Backpack Since 2013
FISHERS,
Ind., July 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a few
hours of what's described as "carefully synchronized, beautiful
chaos," Round Room, LLC – one of the country's largest Verizon
Authorized Retailers with more than 1,200 TCC and Wireless Zone
stores – will once again put smiles on the faces of hundreds of
thousands of appreciative families by giving their students
backpacks for the upcoming school year.
In its 12th consecutive year, Round Room's annual
"Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway" will take place on Sunday, July 28 at 1
p.m. at over 1,000 TCC and Wireless Zone locations. This
year, in addition to giving away the more than 120,000 backpacks,
10 lucky students will be "Golden Ruler" winners, receiving a
$100 gift card to purchase school
supplies and $1,000 for their
school.
With backpacks being a higher ticket item on the school supplies
list and the average cost of supplies for families being around
$890, Round Room hopes to alleviate
some of the financial burden associated with school for the local
families they serve. Any leftover backpacks at "School Rocks
Backpack Giveaway" events will be donated to local schools of each
store's choice.
"All at the same time, on the same Sunday afternoon, there's a
simultaneous period of giving at our TCC and Wireless Zone stores
around the country. It's a beautiful thing," said Scott Moorehead, CEO of Round Room. "We
believe in the power of community and the importance of education,
which is why this initiative is so important to everyone throughout
the Round Room organization. Our corporate team, store owners, and
store employees work hard to make this happen every year because
they genuinely want to make a profound impact. They want to help
ensure every student has the basic tools they need to start the
school year off on the right foot."
Backpack Giveaway Details:
- Since its inception in 2013, Round Room has been able to
provide more than 1.3 million children with a backpack, living
out its deep commitment to giving back and strengthening the local
communities it serves.
- Families are invited to attend their local event to pick up a
complimentary backpack, one per present child and as supplies last,
from over 1,000 participating locations in preparation for the new
school year.
- To find the closest participating store, visit the TCC and
Wireless Zone websites and select the "Find a Backpack Giveaway
Near You" filter.
Golden Ruler Giveaway Details:
- As a spinoff on the golden rule of treating others with
kindness, Round Room is holding the "Golden Ruler" giveaway this
year where one backpack at 10 random stores across the country will
contain a golden ruler keychain.
- Those who receive a backpack with a golden ruler keychain will
receive a $100 Visa gift card to go
toward other back-to-school related costs such as new shoes,
lunchboxes, writing supplies, technology, textbooks, and more.
- Additionally, the school that the Golden Ruler winners are
attending for the 2024 – 2025 school year will receive a
$1,000 Amazon Wishlist buyout. With
the average teacher spending over $500 out of pocket on their classrooms, this
inaugural component of the backpack giveaway was created to
minimize any personal spending for essential school resources.
Central to Round Room's continued giveback initiatives is the
organization's wide participation and appreciation of charitable
endeavors from employees and store owners. With many locations
featuring additional elements at their backpack giveaway events
including dunk tanks, obstacle courses, product and service
giveaways from other local businesses and more, the group continues
to find new and innovative ways to produce an impactful event.
The Round Room Way
Philanthropy is simply a part of
Round Room's DNA as the company regularly organizes events that
leave positive impacts on the communities it serves. On a larger,
national scale, Round Room hosts quarterly events including
"Teachers Rock," "Rescues Rock," "School Rocks," and "Rock the
Pantry." In addition to these collective events, Round Room has
donated more than $8M through its
community grant program which has supported over 1,600 non-profit
organizations, hospitals, and more.
To view the full "Golden Ruler" terms and conditions, visit the
TCC or Wireless Zone websites.
About Round Room, LLC
Founded on a mission and deep
commitment of giving back to employees, customers, and the
communities it serves, Round Room is one of the largest
Verizon-authorized retailers in the U.S. Its collective portfolio
of brands includes TCC, Wireless Zone, Culture of Good, and Redux.
With more than 1,200 TCC and Wireless Zone retail locations across
43 states, Round Room has donated more than $8M to various causes through ongoing giveback
initiatives. The company's efforts have also been recognized
through the Top Workplaces USA
2024 award and Top Workplaces Culture Excellence award. To learn
more about Round Room, visit www.RoundRoom.com.
About TCC
Founded in 1991, TCC is a Verizon wireless
retailer that operates over 500 locations from coast to coast and
employs upwards of 1,900 people. As a certified 'Culture of Good'
company, TCC encourages employees to give back in every community
it serves through its Community Grant program, volunteer
opportunities, and local philanthropic events. TCC has been
recognized with several notable awards including Inc. Magazine's
Best in Business, Top Workplaces USA, and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. To
learn more about TCC or to find a location near you,
visit www.TCCRocks.com. For more information about TCC's
parent company, Round Room, LLC, visit www.RoundRoom.com.
About Wireless Zone
Wireless Zone® is the nation's largest wireless retail franchisor
with more than 720 independently owned and operated Verizon
wireless stores across the U.S. Founded in 1988, Wireless Zone has
earned prestigious industry rankings on Entrepreneur's Franchise
500 and Franchise Business Review's Top Franchise in 2024, and has
been honored with Verizon's "Best Customer Service" award for five
consecutive years. From franchisees to corporate employees, each
team member plays a critical role in its giveback efforts through
system-wide fundraising campaigns or nominating a local charity for
a community grant. The system is franchised and operated by
Wireless Zone, LLC. Visit www.WirelessZone.com for more
information or www.RoundRoom.com to learn about its
parent company, Round Room, LLC.
Media Contact: Marisa
Beaumont, Fishman Public Relations, (847) 945-1300 or
mbeaumont@fishmanpr.com
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