The Need

Every day at public, private, charter, and parochial schools located throughout Marion County, children of all ages attend class without the most basic supplies they need to get a good education. Dedicated teachers are often willing to pay for these much needed supplies out of their own pockets to make sure the kids in their classrooms have the necessary tools to learn. On average, teachers spend $800-$1200 a year on school supplies for their students.

Our Answer

Teachers’ Treasures, in partnership with local businesses, charitable foundations, neighborhood organizations and individual contributors, helps fill this need by operating a volunteer-based “Store for Teachers.” Donated educational supplies and other materials are distributed via this unique conduit to teachers for the benefit of their students. We serve teachers from any school (public, private, charter, or parochial) in Marion County and the immediately surrounding school districts with 60% of more of the student population on the free or reduced lunch programs are eligible.

100,000+

The number of students impacted by Teachers' Treasures each year.

254

5,910

The average number of schools eligible to shop at Teachers' Treasures.

The approximate number of teachers who participate in the program annually

$64 Million+

The value of school supplies Teachers' Treasures has given away since opening in 2000

MISO's Season of Service

By Teachers' Treasures

MISO's Season of Service

Providing high-need schools with supplies this Back to School season

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