DONATIONS
How will donations be used?
Elevate Together™ powered by Round It Up America® works with the National Urban League and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to deliver impactful, measurable and scalable support services that foster business creation and growth opportunities for Black and Hispanic businesses. Services include education and training, mentoring and advisory. Some businesses may also be eligible to receive a cash grant or in-kind products and services from the initiative.
Can individuals donate to Elevate Together™ directly?
Donations to the Elevate Together™ initiative are currently being collected through point-of-sale terminals at Office Depot OfficeMax retail stores, through the point-of-sale checkout process on OfficeDepot.com, and through employee payroll deductions at Office Depot
How can corporations donate to Elevate Together™?
Corporate donors can contribute to the Elevate Together™ initiative through Round It Up America, a 501(c)3 organization. Interested corporate donors should contact ElevateTogether@officedepot.com.
Is Elevate Together™ a 501(c)3 non-profit organization?
Elevate Together™ is the program name for the initiative powered by Round It Up America, a 501(c)3 organization. Round It Up America collects and distributes all funds donated to the Elevate Together™ initiative.
Are donations to Elevate Together™ powered by Round It Up America® tax deductible?
Elevate Together™ is powered by Round It Up America, a 501(c)(3) organization responsible for the collection and distribution of donations. Donations to the Elevate Together™ initiative are generally tax deductible for both individuals and corporations. Donors should consult a tax professional to resolve questions regarding their particular donation.
SMALL BUSINESS REPORT
How does a business participate in the Elevate Together™ initiative?
Black and Hispanic small business owners interested in participating in the initiative must contact the National Urban League at 212-558-5442 or the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at 202-842-1212 during standard business hours Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm ET.
Why should a business participate in the Elevate Together™ initiative?
Black and Hispanic small business owners that are part of the Elevate Together™ initiative will receive short and/or long term-term education and training, mentoring and advisory services delivered by local community partners. Some businesses may also be eligible to receive a cash grant or in-kind products and services from the initiative.
In how many locations will the Elevate Together™ initiative be launched?
Elevate Together™ will launch in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and South Florida. The initiative will eventually be expanded to additional geographic locations in the United States.
