Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center has been awarded $1,000 by the Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., under a program that allows Staples associates to direct donations.

The grants are part of a philanthropic initiative created by Staples Foundation, which encourages Staples associates to recommend funding to non-profit organizations focused on education or job skills. The program, called 2 Million and Change, awards funds to organizations around the world, reaching more than $2 million in grants by the end of the year. In 2014, associates directed over $2.4 million of Staples Foundation grants to over 1,000 non-profit organizations.

Autrey Mill Board President, Karen Daniel, commented, Autrey Mill is honored to have been selected to receive this Staples Foundation grant. The grant provides much needed funds to help us achieve our mission to create a destination and educational resource that inspires exploration, appreciation, and preservation of the natural environment and local history. To learn more about Autrey Mill, please visit AutreyMill.org.