Our National Partners

Best Buy is committed to the development and growth of our communities. Through our partnerships with the following organizations, we are working to strengthen our communities.

	The AFI Screen Education Center empowers teachers and students with the filmmakers’ tools of story and character development, design, production, analysis and critique. Applying these skills to the study of core curriculum subjects, students produce short films communicating their understanding of academic subjects. The steps of film development provide a motivating way for students to demonstrate their mastery of the curriculum and standards that all classroom teachers must meet. To learn more, visit www.afi.com/education.

	American Red Cross When a natural disaster strikes any of our more than 850 U.S. communities, we know we can count on the American Red Cross to provide immediate and essential relief to those affected by the disaster. Best Buy works with the American Red Cross and the National Disaster Relief Fund in times of need. Learn more about the American Red Cross, and make a donation

	Ball State University – Electronic Field Trips Ball State University produces the Electronic Field Trips series, proudly supported by Best Buy Children’s Foundation. Electronic Field Trips allow students to visit places like the Grand Canyon, or Space Center Houston, without even leaving their school. Ball State University develops standards-based curriculum for teachers to accompany the 90-minute live interactive broadcasts for students. Electronic Field Trips allow students to explore the world around them, and be inspired to learn. Learn how to travel around the world from your classroom.

	Boys and Girls Clubs of America Best Buy Children’s Foundation is a proud supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Club Tech program. Through Club Tech, Clubs across the country are provided with the tools to give members computer skills; introduce them to digital movie making, photography and web design. Visit www.bgca.org to learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

	Fisher House The Fisher House program supports America's military by providing a home away from home that enables family members of an injured service member to be close to a loved one during hospitalization for an illness, disease or injury. Best Buy and special vendor partners help provide Fisher Houses with the technology that keeps service men and women and their families connected. Learn more about Fisher House and make a donation.

	Junior Achievement Junior Achievement seeks to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, business, and economics to improve the quality of their lives. Best Buy is the exclusive sponsor of JA Titan, an interactive game that teaches students to run their own virtual business. Best Buy Children’s Foundation is proud to partner with Junior Achievement to host Job Shadow opportunities in our stores nationwide. To learn more about Junior Achievement visit www.ja.org. Learn more about Junior Achievement and their programs.

	MOUSE MOUSE (Making Opportunities for Upgrading Schools & Education MOUSE is a nonprofit organization that creates technology-based opportunities that motivate underserved students to succeed in today’s information society. The MOUSE Squad program trains students to serve as their schools technical support help desk. The program addresses the technology needs of elementary, middle and high schools and provides students with real life skills. To learn more visit www.mouse.org.

	National Park Foundation Best Buy Children’s Foundation is proud to support the National Park Foundation and the WebRangers program. WebRangers is the interactive online version of the National Parks Junior Ranger program. Through the web students can solve puzzles and play games, while learning about the national parks and the wildlife in each. Start exploring our National Parks today.

	Scholarship America Each year Best Buy Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are selected based on academic achievement, community service and work experience. Scholarship America is our nonprofit administrative partner for the Best Buy Scholarship program. To learn more about Scholarship America visit www.scholarshipamerica.org. Learn more about Best Buy Scholarships.

	Toys for Tots Foundation In partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, we created Toys for Teens in 2001 to provide gifts for teens during the holiday season. To learn more about the Toys for Tots Foundation visit www.ToysforTots.org. Learn more about the Best Buy Toys for Teens program.

	United Way Best Buy has been a long time supporter of United Way. Last year alone, the company and our employees contributed over $7.6 million to our communities. The dollars donated are in addition to the numerous hours that our employees spend volunteering with United Way funded agencies in their communities. For more information about United Way visit www.UnitedWay.org.