Office Depot Foundation - 2010 Haiti Earthquake Response

2010 Haiti Earthquake

Help and Hope

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake on January 12, we are gripped by a compelling desire to help - and by the fervent hope that Haiti and its people will have every possible opportunity to recover and rebuild.

The Office Depot Foundation is committed to encouraging effective disaster relief, recovery and rebuilding strategies - and we have been taking action to support these goals since the earthquake struck.

If you are a company with business interests in Haiti and you need help, or if you would like to assist, please call the National Disaster Help Desk for Business at 1-888-MY-BIZ-HELP or follow the link on this site to access a wide range of valuable resources.

If you want to make a financial donation - which will have the greatest and fastest impact - please consider giving to the Office Depot Foundation. We assure you that 100% of the funds you donate will be directed to relief and recovery. Or visit our non-profit partners' websites on this page to support their humanitarian efforts.

We will update our website regularly with new information and encourage you to visit often. Thank you for caring at this very difficult time.

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The “5 X 5 Program"
The Office Depot Foundation will focus on the following strategic priorities for the next five years. Known collectively as the “5 X 5 Program,” these initiatives exemplify the Foundation’s mission – Listen Learn Care – by:

▪ Helping children get ready for life and work.
The Foundation will seek to help 50,000 at-risk children in 50 states to get the tools and support they need to graduate high school and either get an advanced education or find a meaningful job.

▪ Helping non-profit (civil society) organizations become more professional and productive.
The Foundation will endeavor to help 5,000 non-profit (civil society) organizations to get tools and support to increase their capacity to fulfill their missions.

▪ Promoting global development
The Foundation will seek to promote entrepreneurship, economic and community development programs to help improve economic and social conditions around the world.

▪ Enhancing disaster relief and recovery.
The Foundation will assist local communities in the wake of hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes and the like – and will continue to be involved through the rebuilding process

▪ Strengthening local communities.
The Foundation will endeavor to enhance the quality of life and provide opportunities to deserving children and families at a local level.

http://www.officedepotfoundation.org/5x5_program.asp

Note: The application period for 2008 grants closed on June 30, 2008. An eligibility survey and application for 2009 grants will be available on December 1, 2008, and will remain active for 120 days. Thank you for your interest.

http://www.officedepotfoundation.org/eligibility.asp

Application for 2009 grants has been closed. Applications will be accepted online starting Feb. 1, 2010

The Office Depot Foundation is pleased to work with organizations large and small to collaborate on programs and efforts that bring systemic change to the communities they serve. We thank you for the work you are doing in your local community. While we can not fund all the requests that come to us, we appreciate the opportunity to consider your grant proposal.

Note: Proposals that represent collaborations between two or more organizations are encouraged by the Office Depot Foundation.