Louisiana Carpet One Dealer Looking to Make a Diff

DeRidder, LA, July 6– As the school year ends, school principals, teachers, parents and students are gearing up for local elections to determine which lucky public elementary school library or media center will receive a complimentary makeover, according to the Beauregard Daily News.

The election is all part of a new grassroots community relations campaign called “Carpet One Makes A Difference.”

“We want to give back and truly make a difference in our local community,” said Rod Pollard, owner of Jay’s Carper One & Appliances. “We hope to create a better reading and learning environment for our children by renovating their school library or media center.”

The campaign kicked off earlier this month with a local election for the community to vote for the school library or media center they want to receive a makeover

From July 1-31, voting ballots will be features at Jay’s Carpet One & Appliances at 1515 North Pine Street in DeRidder. All local public elementary schools are eligible.

The winning school will be announced in August, just in time for back-to-school season.
On Oct. 23, which is “National Make A Difference Day,” a local team of volunteers will execute the school library or media center makeover.

This marks the first time that Jay’s Carpet One & Appliances will be participating in “Make A Difference Day,” the largest national day of community service.
Established and supported by USA Weekend magazine, “Make A Difference Day” is an annual celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Last year, three million volunteers participated with local community efforts.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for Jay’s Carpet One & Appliances to donate our time, skill and spirit to our community,” Pollard said. “And with more than 900 Carpet One stores participating in this campaign, together, we are truly making a difference in local communities and in society at large.”

Indeed, Carpet One stores across North America are leveraging their broad reach and influence to heighten the impact of “Make A Difference Day.”

“This campaign is the first of its kind supporting ‘Make a Difference Day’ in our program’s 14-year history,” said Pam Brown, USA Weekend Senior Editor for Make A Difference Day. “We are thrilled to have Jay’s Carpet One & Appliances on board this year supporting its local communities in this way.”