  “Our company understands that, in order to have strong and prosperous communities, we must invest in the education of our youth. Step Up For Students has created a way for companies to provide valuable educational opportunities for Florida’s families so that their children can thrive.”
Casey Cesnovar
State Government Relations Manager
Walgreens Co. (Since 2006, Walgreens has contributed $26 million to provide scholarships for at least 6,500 low-income children.)
More than 27,000 low-income students this year are receiving a second chance at their education thanks to the corporations who contribute to Step Up For Students. These corporations make it all possible, and their efforts are winning them well-deserved recognitionHere is a glimpse at the Sixth Annual Donor Appreciation Rally, held in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 16, 2009, and led by Gov. Charlie Crist:

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