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San Diego’s Global Arts and Crafts Brand OOLY Kicks Off the School Year with Local Warehouse Sale Portion of proceeds will benefit Kids For Peace, a local charity empowering kids across the globe to inspire, uplift, and embrace kindness through creativity. San Diego, California (July 2023) – OOLY, the whimsical and colorful arts, crafts and school supply brand, will host a warehouse sale and back to school celebration at OOLY’s Headquarters in Carlsbad on August 18-19, 2023. The woman-owned, San Diego-based company invites the community to its headquarters to take advantage of deeply discounted products to kick off the new school year. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting Kids For Peace, the annual event will also feature a craft activity area complete with OOLY favorites for visitors to enjoy. WHAT | OOLY Warehouse Sale - Two-day sale offering deep discounts on arts, crafts and school supplies and featuring free gifts, prizes and a craft activity area. WHEN | August 18, 2023 • 12 p.m.-6 p.m. / August 19, 2023 • 8 a.m.-2 p.m. WHERE | OOLY Headquarters BENEFICIARY | A portion of the proceeds will benefit Kids For Peace, a Carlsbad-based global nonprofit that was founded in 2006 and has built a worldwide community of kind, compassionate, and empowered young people. Through projects and programs, Kids for Peace has reached over 19 million youth in 121 countries, spreading its powerful message to actively engage in socially conscious leadership, community service, arts, environmental stewardship and global friendships. Kids For Peace is home to the illustrious Great Kindness Challenge, a global campaign that promotes kindness, social-emotional health, and bullying prevention for youth of all ages. OOLY is the official 2024 sponsor of The Great Kindness Challenge set for January 22-26, 2024. Connect with OOLY on Facebook & Instagram!

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