DALLAS, TX — March 3, 2026 — PeanutButterJelly (PJELLY) today announced Spring Break Giveback, a campus-focused initiative that connects students to everyday shopping and travel bookings through standard affiliate links, with commissions allocated toward scholarship-related funding initiatives.  https://www.peanutbutterjelly.io/marketplace

As college students finalize Spring Break plans—travel bookings, last-minute essentials, and seasonal purchases—Spring Break Giveback is designed to help students convert routine spending into scholarship-supporting activity without changing where they shop. The initiative features PeanutButterJelly’s consumer-focused affiliate categories, including education-focused offerings such as Textbook Deals and SAT Prep.

How the marketplace works
PeanutButterJelly’s marketplace is a curated portal that links users to third-party products and services through standard affiliate programs. When users begin their shopping journey through the PeanutButterJelly marketplace and complete a purchase on a third-party merchant website, PeanutButterJelly may earn an affiliate commission through established affiliate programs. Commissions generated through marketplace activity are allocated to scholarship-related funding initiatives in accordance with the project’s publicly stated allocation policy (through 2028). Using the marketplace does not provide any ownership interest, profit-sharing, or participation in the project’s financial performance. For scholarship details and FAQs, visit the PeanutButterJelly website and select the Scholarship menu.

Marketplace progress ahead of Spring Break
Following its January marketplace launch announcement, PeanutButterJelly reported the following results over a 30-day period, based on internal analytics and first-party web tracking. These metrics are based on internal measurements and have not been independently audited:

• Marketplace expansion: Affiliate network grew from 15 to 40 merchants
• Audience growth: Website sessions increased 70% (from 1,120 to 1,904)
• Next phase: Rollout of a Conversion and Experience Optimization Plan focused on improving traffic quality, strengthening merchant handoff pathways, and improving the quality of referrals

Related coverage:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/peanutbutterjelly-expands-affiliate-marketplace-15-120000003.html

“Students are already spending for Spring Break—travel, gear, essentials, and everything in between,” said a PeanutButterJelly spokesperson. “Our focus is building a compliance-minded marketplace experience that improves the quality of referrals and supports scholarship initiatives through our commission allocation model.”

How it works (simple for students and student organizations)

1. Start at the PeanutButterJelly marketplace: https://www.peanutbutterjelly.io/marketplace
Note: Textbook Deals and SAT Prep are available under the Academia menu. Scholarship details and FAQs are available under the Scholarship menu.
2. Choose a merchant and complete your purchase on the merchant’s website (as usual).
3. PeanutButterJelly may earn an affiliate commission via standard affiliate programs.
4. Commissions are allocated toward scholarship-related funding initiatives per the project’s stated policy (through 2028).

College Ambassador Program (Now Recruiting)
PeanutButterJelly is recruiting college students for its Ambassador Program to help strengthen the campus experience year-round. Ambassadors will provide feedback to improve the marketplace and platform experience, support campus awareness through student networks, and participate in ongoing community discussions.

Students interested in joining the Ambassador Program can request onboarding details by emailing information@peanutbutterjelly.io with the subject line “College Ambassador Program.”

Giveaway (No Purchase Necessary)
PeanutButterJelly will host a limited-time giveaway featuring four (4) USD cash prizes of $250 each (ARV: $1,000 total). No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not improve chances of winning. Token purchases are not required and do not improve odds. To enter, participants must (1) join the official Telegram community, (2) follow PeanutButterJelly on either X (Twitter) or TikTok (official links available on the PeanutButterJelly website), and (3) register on the PeanutButterJelly website under “Connect with Us.” The drawing will occur when 500 eligible entries are received or on April 15, 2026, whichever occurs first. Odds depend on the number of eligible entries received. Fake entries, bots, or automated behavior will be disqualified; PeanutButterJelly reserves the right to verify eligibility, match submitted usernames to the registration email for winner confirmation and filter out suspicious accounts and entries. Prizes will be paid in USD and deposited to the winner’s wallet in accordance with the official rules. Official rules, eligibility, and entry terms are available on the PeanutButterJelly website. Void where prohibited. Not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with X, Telegram, or TikTok.

Operational independence and brand integrity
PeanutButterJelly’s marketplace functions as a curated portal and operates independently of third-party retailers and service providers accessed through standard affiliate programs.

Trademark / brand notice: Third-party names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. No endorsement, sponsorship, affiliation, or joint venture is implied. Merchant availability may change.

About PeanutButterJelly (PJELLY)
PeanutButterJelly (PJELLY) is a community-driven digital initiative focused on exploring platform features aligned with social-impact objectives, including efforts related to education access and hunger relief. PeanutButterJelly is a brand and trademark of Veritas Network Holdings LLC.

Important Notice
This press release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or investment recommendation.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding plans, initiatives, and expectations related to marketplace expansion, traffic growth, optimization efforts, and allocation initiatives. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties, including changes in marketing performance, merchant availability, platform performance, tracking and measurement limitations, regulatory considerations, and broader market conditions.

Media Contact:
PeanutButterJelly Communications
Email: information@peanutbutterjelly.io

Marketplace: https://www.peanutbutterjelly.io/marketplace
Website: https://www.peanutbutterjelly.io
X: https://x.com/PButterJelly
Telegram: https://t.me/PBJelly_Official
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com@pjelly.pbjelly

The Collaboration Celebrates the Power of Youth Voice alongside the Upcoming Premiere of Project Hail Mary

NEW YORK, NY — DoSomething, the leading digital hub for youth-centered leadership and service, is working with 3M and Amazon MGM Studios to launch Project STEM Heroes. This nationwide initiative equips young people to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and build STEM skills, while amplifying their voices as they share their excitement for the mentors who helped spark their STEM journeys. The program is being released in conjunction with Project Hail Mary, the film from Amazon MGM Studios film.

Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Through a short video submission, participants will have the opportunity to earn a $1,500 scholarship and be considered to attend the New York City premiere of Project Hail Mary alongside a teacher or mentor.

Project STEM Heroes mobilizes youth nationwide to record a 60-second video sharing why they are passionate about STEM, how it has shaped their interests or goals, and to shout out a teacher, mentor, or adult who helped ignite that passion. The youth workforce exploration initiative equips young people to learn about careers in STEM through The Road to 2060 Career Guide, a shareable resource that explores the wide range of exciting careers in STEM and piques  young people’s skills and curiosity about how they can translate those learnings to real-world impact.

Two DoSomething members will be selected to join the New York City premiere of Project Hail Mary for an unforgettable celebration of science, creativity, and storytelling.

A video featuring Ryan Gosling, who plays Ryland Grace in Project Hail Mary, spotlights the initiative and can be viewed here: https://dosomething.org/program/project-stem-heroes

STEM careers are among the fastest-growing in today’s economy, yet many young people lack access to quality STEM learning opportunities and role models who help them navigate pathways forward. Project STEM Heroes aims to spotlight youth leadership and mentorship as powerful tools to inspire today’s digital native youth to embrace STEM skills for the good of their communities and the world.

“Every STEM journey begins with that first spark, whether it was a teacher who made science exciting, a mentor who encouraged problem-solving, or an adult who connected your curiosity to real-world purpose,” said DeNora Getachew, CEO of DoSomething. “Project STEM Heroes gives young people the tools to explore STEM careers while celebrating those moments, sharing what they’ve learned, and inviting younger students to imagine themselves as inventors, thinkers, and solution-makers of tomorrow.”

“At 3M, we believe education is the cornerstone of innovation, and we are proud to support opportunities that help young people unlock their potential,” said Michael Stroik, Vice President, 3M Community Impact. “For more than 11 years, our partnership with DoSomething.org has helped empower young people. Project STEM Heroes builds on that commitment by encouraging youth to strengthen their skills and explore new possibilities.”

DoSomething is the leading hub for youth-centered leadership and service, with over 1 million active members (13-25). DoSomething has engaged over 8 million young people in every U.S. area code and in 189 countries over the last 33 years, fueling young people to change the world, equipping members to become leaders who shape the future and address issues that matter most to their communities. DoSomething and 3M have been partnering for over a decade to equip today’s digital native youth to explore careers in STEM. Project STEM Heroes creates space for young leaders to share their STEM journeys, uplift the adults who inspired them, and help ensure that innovation and opportunity are within reach for every student.

Participants can learn more, download The Road to 2060 Career Guide, and submit their videos at https://dosomething.org/program/project-stem-heroes.

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About DoSomething:

DoSomething is the leading digital hub for youth-centered impact and service with over 1 million active members and a 31-year legacy of mobilizing over 8 million young people in every U.S. area code and 189 countries to take action. We fuel young people to change the world. We specialize in transforming civically curious young people into civically committed leaders. Our actions and programs educate and equip young people, ages 13 to 25, to build solutions to the issues that matter most to them. DoSomething has registered 425,000 young people to vote since 2018 and awarded nearly $2 million in scholarships to young people committed to doing good in their communities since 2010.

About 3M:

3M (NYSE: MMM) is focused on transforming industries around the world by applying science and creating innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our multi-disciplinary team is working to solve tough customer problems by leveraging diverse technology platforms, differentiated capabilities, global footprint, and operational excellence. Discover how 3M is shaping the future at 3M.com/news.

CONTACT:

DoSomething | marcia@unbendablemedia.com
3M | 3MNews@mmm.com