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."