Kids will be heading back to school in the coming weeks! Summer will be missed but the start of school is an exciting time for both students and teachers. Your donations can aid a strong start to the year. A survey by AdoptAClassroom.org found that teachers spent an average of $750 out of pocket on supplies for their classrooms. It's been an especially hard year as many struggled with distance learning and the challenges of returning to in-person. Here's how you can help:
adoptaclassroom.org
This nonprofit has been helping classrooms get the funds they need since 1998. Go to their website and search by area, school name, or teacher. 100% of your donation is immediately sent to the teacher. All donations are tax deductible and AdoptAClassroom.org will send you a receipt with their tax ID as well as an itemized list of what was purchased with the money.
ut teacher supply pantry
The Judith Herb College of Education at The University of Toledo opened the teacher supply pantry in 2019. Donations are given to Old Orchard Elementary classrooms and there are multiple drop off sites on the campus. More information here.
donorschoose
On DonorsChoose, teachers detail their upcoming class projects that they need help funding. All projects are vetted and the charity fulfills the order to make sure the requested items are received. Donations are tax-deductible and donors are sent pictures of the project in action! 86% of public schools have teachers signed up on DonorsChoose. Click here to search by area.
scholastic school rewards
If your district does Scholastic Book Fairs, you can link a parent account to earn money for the school throughout the year. Your purchases will give them 25% in rewards during the book fair and 2% in rewards the rest of the year. Find your school here.
operation backpack
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana and Volunteers of America Michigan provide homeless and at-risk children with new backpacks filled with school supplies. You can make a donation online or follow them on Facebook to find partners who are matching donations or accepting drop offs.
Ohio & Indiana: website | Facebook
Michigan: website | Facebook
#clearthelist
Created by Texas teacher, Courtney Jones, this social media campaign is a call for teachers to post links to their Amazon classroom wish list. Search #clearthelist on any social media site and give back to educators!