Ugly Chair Contest!

Miami Valley teachers deserve the chance to sit comfortably and Elements IV Interiors, K99.1FM, and Crayons to Classrooms want to make sure that they do! Elements IV has generously donated 4 NEW desk chairs that we will be giving away to four lucky teachers!*

The contest is open until Friday, October 18th at 11:59pm! *Must be a C2C eligible teacher or VTS teacher to win.

C2C's Most Needed Items

When you donate, you remove the financial burden many teachers feel to provide for their classroom by giving their students the school supplies needed to learn. Our top 10 most needed supplies are the following:

  • Markers
  • Pencils
  • Colored Pencils
  • Crayons
  • Children’s scissors
  • 70ct spiral notebooks
  • Filler paper
  • Glue sticks
  • Pocket folders
  • Construction paper
Tools That Transform

Crayons to Classrooms provides essential supplies to teachers of at-risk students across the Miami Valley area for free to ensure that every child has the tools they need to engage, learn, grow, and fully experience the transformative power of education. Last school year alone, we served over 54,000 students. Your support can help transform lives across our community.

Donors

We rely on the support of our community to help us secure and distribute school supplies at no cost to teachers of students in need.

Teachers

Area teachers can shop for all of the supplies and resources that we have available at no cost to you. See if you’re eligible.

Volunteers

We’re always looking for friendly, compassionate people to help in our store. Come alone or with a group and share your time.

Together, We Make A Difference

Crayons to Classrooms offers a number of special programs and activities so that your group or organization can make a difference in the lives of children. From school supply drives to volunteer opportunities and collaborations with other non-profit organizations, we value our community connections.

 

Crayons To Classrooms Highlights

From June 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, the numbers show that Crayons to Classrooms made a substantial and ongoing impact in our schools.

2,214
Teachers Shopped With Us
$769
Average Shopping Visit
135
Schools Served
$3.4 M+
Value Of Supplies Distributed

About Us

Who are we, what do we do, and how do we do it? Learn more about our organization’s mission to change the lives of at-risk children in our region.

Latest News

Crayons to Classrooms strives to ensure that every student in need has the tools for success. Read about our efforts to realize that vision.

"Crayons to Classrooms highlights a need for schools that serve low income students. They stock a wide variety of school supplies that teachers can then come and 'shop' for free. Many people have heard that teachers spend their own money to provide things that their students need. This nonprofit has opened the eyes of the citizens of Dayton, OH, and allowed the community to take this burden off teachers' shoulders. The office and store are well-run and the staff excellent. A model organization."

- Anonymous Donor

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