Alta Gracia | Reading is Fundamental | Follett Challenge | Thirst Project
Our long-standing commitment to the communities we serve is actively cultivated in a spirit of giving that is present throughout all our operating units.
Delivering the right assortment of products in an omni-channel business requires partnership with brands that reflect the Follett Values, as well as the values of campus partners and more than 47 million students across all Follett businesses.
For associates, Follett also offers a widely utilized gift matching program that reaches out to the community and resonates at the heart of our corporate culture. And through the Follett Educational Foundation, we help children of Follett associates realize the dream of receiving a college education. During the past decade alone, the Follett Educational Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships to the sons and daughters of Follett associates.
Earlier this year, Follett expanded its relationship with the Thirst Project to engage students across North America and empower them to make a difference in the world. As the largest campus store retailer, we have the unique opportunity to support student interests outside of the classroom, especially those interests that allow students to give back to communities and support access to a better life.
Can You Dig It?
The Can You Dig It? contest focused on educating students about Follett’s relationship with Better World Books (BWB) and how their book donations support the Thirst Project. Follett ran a sweepstakes in a select group of stores to find two students to go on a life-changing journey with the Thirst Project. Two lucky winners, University of Florida’s Sylvia Lai and San Francisco State University's Kayla Durham, along with Follett's Alysa Ojeda, joined the Thirst Project on a 10-day trip to Swaziland where they helped build and celebrate well projects.
We were proud to see the results of this effort on display during the 6th Annual Thirst Gala, when the Thirst Project premiered a documentary that featured two winners from Follett's 'Can You Dig It?' campaign. Follett is honored to have played a role in connecting these students with a very worthy cause.
Follett & Thirst Project Documentary
We're excited to share this documentary with you. Simply click here to watch the video.