Mississippi State WBB #Fight4Literacy Presented by International Paper ('20-'21)

Sometimes we can all use an assist, whether it’s on the court or in real life. Join the Bulldogs Coaching for Literacy and International Paper to provide an assist to kids learning to read. 100% of donations will be granted to Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School Districts to support literacy efforts in Starkville! These funds will be used to provide books, resources, and tutoring for local students.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Bulldogs are hosting a #Fight4Literacy Game presented by International Paper and we want you to join us. Make a donation today for every assist made for the next four games (January 24 - February 4)

Be sure to check out participating businesses also supporting this campaign:

• The Pop Porium - 1.24 -1.30 donating 10% of sales from online, in-store and in-game 1.30 (men’s)

• Nine-Twentynine Coffee Bar - 1.24 -1.30 promoting in store all week - donate at register!

• Mugshots Grill & Bar - 1.25 donating 10% of sales

• Oby’s - 1.26 donating 10% of sales

• B-Unlimited - 1.30 donating 15% of sales

• Georgia Blue - Promoting in store all week

• Boardtown Pizza- Promoting in store all week

• Sage Coffee & Books - Promoting in store all week

• The Lodge - Promoting in store all week

• The Little Dooey - Promoting in store all week

• Campus Book Mart & Cafe - Promoting in store all week

• Newk's Eatery - Promoting in store all week

All DONATIONS MATCHED! International Paper has pledged to match every gift, up to a total of $5,000 in this market! Will you join us to help Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District?

WHO YOU ARE HELPING

Did you know that 66% of fourth-graders are reading below grade level? That year is so important because children LEARN TO READ until 3rd grade and after that they READ TO LEARN.

100% of your donation to a #Fight4Literacy Game presented by International Paper can provide books, resources and tutoring support for students in the home team’s market. Through this partnership, International Paper has committed $200,000 to support literacy efforts, with match challenges up to $5k in particular markets.

This campaign will support Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District.

Let’s get off the sideline and #Fight4Literacy! Make your donation today!

*Check out our Men’s Game here. *

Check out our other #Fight4Literacy Games here.

About Coaching for Literacy:

Coaching for Literacy uses the power of sports to raise awareness about the problem of illiteracy and funds for literacy programs serving students in grades K-3. We work with athletic teams and players to donate 100% of public funds to local literacy partners. We are connectors bringing individuals closer to the issue of illiteracy, with a core belief that literacy is a fundamental right of every individual.

About International Paper:

International Paper is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, and Russia. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce; pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal hygiene products that promote health and wellness; and papers that facilitate education and communication. We are headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., employ more than 50,000 colleagues, and serve more than 25,000 customers in 150 countries. Net sales for 2019 were $22 billion.