Thursday, April 10, 2014

My Students Did Not Eradicate World Hunger

My husband was transferred to Memphis with IP when I was 4 months pregnant.  I did not know a soul.  All of my family and all of my friends were across the country and it was hard. Lonely and hard. One afternoon, a neighbor rang my doorbell and handed me dinner.  I was overcome with gratitude. It was such a simple, yet powerful...
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Monday, April 7, 2014

Thank you Kris Stewart!

Thank you Kris Stewart!  Zumba 4 the Kids made a difference in the lives of many children! Amazing! ...
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The Adventures of Rita and Caroline, Part III

The weather has been brutal in Memphis this winter, but that hasn’t stopped our two fearless solicitors from venturing out for donations.  This time we find them at a random business in Memphis.  They enter and tell their story to the business owner only to find that her daughter had started school in Kenya several years ago. ...
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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Cups of Candy Campaign a Big Hit!

CPB/FS, T3, 4th & 5th floor ran a “Cups of Candy” campaign just in time for Valentine’s Day.  For $5 folks could order a cup of mixed candy (the good stuff).  They could request a personalized message and have it delivered to the recipient of their choice. The team made cute tags with the buyer’s message....
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The Baskets Are Ready

The baskets for the sweepstakes are ready! All 15 of them! Each one has a distinctive theme, so there is something for everyone. "Just for Kids" is filled with toys and other fun things for kids. "Not Just For Lunch" has 38 restaurant gift cards! Many have Memphis as their theme and one celebrates a "Decade of Dedication" of Coins 4 Kids. There is something for all ages and interests! Our terrific donors have once again been...
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Global Sourcing Auction Raises over $7,000 for Coins 4 Kids!

The results are in! Amazing! During their lunch time, Global Sourcing held its own live and silent auction and raised over $7,000 to feed the children in Nairobi! Floor Champion Neta Lathum coordinated all the activities and is so proud they were able to raise twice the amount they did last year!  The energy was high as employees bid...
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International Paper’s Coins 4 Kids On-Line Auction Just a Couple Days Away!

If you’re passionate about feeding and educating children in need and looking for a great way to help, don’t miss the International Paper’s 2014 Decade of Dedication Coins 4 Kids On-Line Auction, which is only a few days away!  Coins 4 Kids is an International Paper signature giving program in partnership with the World...
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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Kids Helping Kids Are at it Again!

The employees at many of the International Paper Facilities are seeing some young volunteers these days. This week, the children of IP employees are helping hand out information about the Spring 4 Kids event coming up on April 7-12! Thank you so much to all of our Kids Helping Kids Volunteers. You are all so awesome! Jaylan is helping...
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Zumba 4 Kids

Calling all ladies who love to Zumba. Now you can Zumba 4 the kids! Kris Stewart is offering a night just for International Paper to raise money for the children in Nairobi, Kenya! Monday, April 7 will be "International Paper and Zumba 4 Kids" night!   6:00 in the Gym at Kirby Woods Baptist Church The person with the most number...
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Behind the Camera! Stacy Royalty!

Meet Stacy Royalty! Stacy's husband, Jay, works at International Paper Company. Stacy has photographed all of the items for the online auction since the first year the auction went online. That translates into 1000's of photos! Every year the auction looks so amazing thanks to Stacy's dedication and passion for this cause! Stacy and...
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