The need:

• More than half of the students in Cincinnati cannot afford lunch, much less basic school supplies.

• Studies indicate that the average teacher spends between $500 and $1,000 of his or her own money to buy supplies for their students' needs each year.

• Statewide, school supply budgets have been slashed.

• Businesses and individuals need a positive outlet for surplus materials.

Our Solution:

Crayons to Computers (C2C), chartered in 1996, bridges the gap between the great need and excess resources. C2C distributes donated surplus materials to needy Tri-State classrooms through our teacher's free store. 

Our Mission

"To serve the educational and imaginative needs of children in the greater Cincinnati area by providing a unique means to transfer donated, value purchased, and created product from businesses and individuals free to teachers for use in their classrooms and schools."

Our Vision

"To provide every child with the quantity and quality of supplies needed to succeed in school."

The Results:

C2C distributed $8.6 million worth of supplies to local classrooms during the 2007-2008 school year.  We rely on an army of dedicated volunteers who sort donations, stock shelves, and check-out teacher shoppers.