Causes: Education, Educational Services, Primary & Elementary Schools, Secondary & High Schools

Mission: We secure and distribute school supplies at no cost to teachers of students in need.

Results: Since opening to eight pilot schools in January 2009 through June 2022, we have distributed over $29.3M in supplies during 20,000+ teacher shopping visits to teachers from over 120 schools.

Target demographics: Get school supplies to students who live at or below the federal poverty level.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 119 schools and 46,000 students

Geographic areas served: The Greater Dayton, OH region.

Programs: Operation of a teacher resource center - also known as a "free store for teachers" or a store without a cash register. Since January 2009 when we opened our doors to 8 pilot schools in Dayton and through today, we have provided school supplies that are essential to academic success - at no cost to students' teachers, families, or schools. As of June 2022, over $29.3M in supplies have been distributed throughout 120 schools in the Greater Dayton Region during 20,000+ teacher "shopping visits. "