31. INTRODUCTION GOVERNANCE PLANET PEOPLE PROSPERITY SASB INDEX 31. INTRODUCTION GOVERNANCE PLANET PEOPLE PROSPERITY SASB INDEX Step Up! Grand & Toy’s Step Up! program is driven by a need to do the right thing. The Step Up! approach enables associates to give back to the community, and further enables our business to support non-for- profit organizations while remaining laser-focused on our organizational commitment in three focus areas: health and wellness, mentoring, and disaster relief for the vulnerable. Point-of-Sale Fundraising Powered by our partner Round It Up America, all Office Depot retail stores and officedepot.com went live with customer charity fundraising campaigns focused on education and minority small business. Through the incredible kindness and generosity of our customers both in- store and online, we raised: $ 1.8M worth of school supplies 18,000 premium backpacks $ 3.5M + companywide $ 2M to benefit more than 70 Title I schools 26K + raised in support of community initiatives Start Proud! ® Our 4 th annual Start Proud! program helped economically distressed elementary schools across the U.S. kick the year off right. Through our signature back-to-school philanthropic initiative, Office Depot provided 28 Title I schools in 18 school districts with fully stocked backpacks, Office Depot gift cards, and teaching supplies. 18 “All Star Teachers” surprised with Office Depot premium items 14 philanthropic organizations supported – both local and national organizations new technology, furniture, and teaching supplies, valued at nearly $2,000 FILLED WITH OVER ITEMS INCLUDED