• Education: OfficeMax understands the power of education. We are committed to helping education by supporting K-12 schools and teachers as well as nonprofit institutions that support K-12 learning. This may include the donation of school supplies, sponsoring recognition programs for teachers for excellence, or the underwriting of innovative school curricula.
  
  
• Diverse Communities: We recognize the importance and opportunities of diversity. We support programs and initiatives that encourage development of minority and diversity groups in education and environmental education.
  
  

In addition, OfficeMax supports pre-selected health & human service organizations such as the American Red Cross, the City of Hope, and the United Way through direct contributions, fundraisers, donation drives, and the volunteer efforts of our associates. Currently, OfficeMax is not accepting proposals from other health & human service organizations.

• Individual participation in events or fundraisers, such as walk-a-thons, scout projects, fundraising sporting events, etc.
  
  
• Political or religious groups or causes
  
  
• Donations to benefit an individual or a family, either directly or through a fundraiser on their behalf. This includes for medical procedures, memorial funds, and scholarships
  
  
• Recreational activities, such as camps, sports leagues, bowling, carnivals, prom and graduation nights
  
  
• Educational loans and scholarships, including sponsorship of student ambassador programs
  
  
• Other grantmaking institutions, such as private, corporate, and government foundations
  
  
• Animal welfare organizations or causes
  
  
• Culture or the arts, including bands, plays, or orchestras
  
  
• Transportation to and from events, seminars, or for cultural and foreign travel excursions
  
  
• Capital or building improvements
  
  
• Professional associations
  
  

All contribution decisions are based on this policy and are administered by the OfficeMax Community Affairs Department.