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Both Conagra and Starbucks have pledged to donate to Chicago Public Schools in conjunction with SocialWorks.

Two large corporations have recently pledged to contribute to Chicago Public Schools in conjunction with SocialWorks. Conagra Brands Foundation and Starbucks will be donating a combined $1.3 million to benefit the New Chance Arts & Literature Fund.

In a statement, Jon Harris, Chief Communications Officer, Conagra Brands, said, “We’re eager to give back to our newly adopted hometown where so many of our employees, consumers and customers live and work. After seeing the amazing work Chance the Rapper and SocialWorks are doing to support our city’s youth who attend Chicago Public Schools, the Conagra Brands Foundation was eager to get involved in this incredible effort not only to create a better today for these kids but to reveal a future that is limitless. We encourage other major companies in our amazing city to join this very important cause.”

SocialWorks will provide an additional $10,000 per year as part of its matching program, which contributes $10,000 for every $100,000 that an organization donates.

Cards will be available in U.S. Stores while supplies last, with a minimum load of $25. Customers can use the cards themselves or give them as gifts, and they will be eligible for a Spotify Premium trial offer.

Chance said, “Our goal at SocialWorks is to empower the youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement. Many thanks to Starbucks and Spotify for working with us to create more opportunities to build dreams, inspire creativity, and let the youth be themselves!”

These two companies are taking enormous steps to help schools without existing arts programs, that have low school ratings, and that have had budget cuts. The funds from Conagra and Starbucks will help in strengthening curriculum, providing support materials, and creating enrichment opportunities for students in Chicago.

These two companies are taking enormous steps to help schools without existing arts programs, that have low school ratings, and that have had budget cuts. The funds from Conagra and Starbucks will help in strengthening curriculum, providing support materials, and creating enrichment opportunities for students in Chicago.