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Teachers Pay Hundreds for Supplies: Drive to Help
6 Aug
Summary
- Local teachers often spend hundreds of dollars on classroom supplies annually.
- A drive aims to support Crayons to Classrooms, serving 150 Miami Valley schools.
- Nearly 2,700 teachers utilized the non-profit's store last school year.
Local educators often find themselves purchasing classroom supplies out of their own funds, with some teachers spending hundreds of dollars annually. To address this need, a school supply drive is scheduled for tomorrow at Walmart.
The initiative, named "7 Circle of Kindness," aims to support Crayons to Classrooms, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting teachers in the Miami Valley. This organization serves around 150 schools within the region.
Last school year proved to be a busy one for Crayons to Classrooms, with nearly 2,700 teachers utilizing their free store. These educators collectively acquired supplies valued at over $2.5 million, highlighting the significant demand for such resources.
Rachel Miller, a kindergarten teacher with 15 years of experience, shared that she has personally spent "hundreds of dollars" on items ranging from notebooks to socks to ensure her students have what they need. She emphasized the vital role of organizations like Crayons to Classrooms in supporting educators who often fill gaps in essential supplies.
