Together in Education Program gives more than $21.5 Million since 1998
Matthews, NC, 2015-1-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Harris Teeter announced today that it is donating $270,926.70 to schools this month through Together in Education (TIE), Harris Teeter’s fundraising program for schools in its communities. Since 1998, TIE has donated more than $21.5 million to area schools.
Active participation by both TIE schools and loyal Harris Teeter customers is integral to the success of the Together in Education program. This is the first of three payouts the Company will make to schools during the current school year. Four hundred and twenty four (424) schools will receive a check from Harris Teeter during this first payout, which reflects total dollars earned by participating schools between Aug. 1, 2014 and Nov. 30, 2014.
Top 10 Earning Schools, First Payout
| TIE School | Location | Number of Links | Money Earned |
| Grimsley Senior High- Choral Program | Greensboro, NC | 3559 | $6,797.46 |
| Randolph Elementary School PTA | Arlington, VA | 1282 | $5,336.14 |
| Page High School | Greensboro, NC | 2384 | $4,475.45 |
| Hoffman-Boston Elementary School | Arlington, VA | 554 | $3,219.81 |
| Creighton’s Corner PTA | Ashburn, VA | 358 | $3,090.70 |
| Providence High School- PTSO Inc. | Charlotte, NC | 934 | $3,006.12 |
| Hopewell High School JRTOC | Huntersville, NC | 1104 | $2,804.67 |
| Greyfriars Classical Academy | Matthews, NC | 1053 | $2,576.58 |
| Sgt. Eugene Ashley High NJROTC | Wilmington, NC | 1329 | $2,460.50 |
| J. Michael Lunsford Middle School | Chantilly, VA | 434 | $2,353.25 |
* Funds earned Aug. 1, 2014 – Nov. 30, 2014
Harris Teeter continues to encourage active participation in its Together in Education program and is excited to watch TIE schools earn additional funds during the remaining school year.
It is not too late to link your VIC card to the school of your choice. Harris Teeter customers can link their VIC cards at the checkout or harristeeter.com, to help schools earn funds through May 31, 2015.
For more information about Together in Education, please click here.
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