Imagine … you are eight years old. You report to homeroom on your first day of school only to see kids opening their new backpacks full of notebooks, pencils, markers, scissors and crayons—laughing and comparing supplies. You showed up with nothing because your family couldn’t afford school supplies. How would you feel?
That’s why Crayons to Computers is dedicated to providing students the supplies they need to succeed in school, the first step to success in life. It’s so simple, yet so critical. At Crayons to Computers, we believe that education is key to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Organizations can participate in Push 4 Pencils in four ways—traditional or virtual supply drives, Backpacks & Beyond, or monetary donations.
To host a traditional supply drive, please contact Betsy Wilson at bwilson[at]crayons2computers.org or call 513-482-6803.
Resources for your school supply drive:
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Stuff the Van
Saturday, August 3, 2024 • 10AM – 1PM • at Kenwood Towne Centre
Kenwood Towne Centre, a Brookfield Properties shopping center, is hosting the Crayons to Computers Push 4 Pencils Supply Drive on Saturday, August 3 from 10AM – 1PM … on State Sales Tax Holiday weekend. All donations will go towards leveling the playing field in the classroom by providing teachers and their students in need with the tools to succeed in school.
Though all new supplies are helpful and appreciated, the Top 9 items that teachers need most are colored pencils, crayons, dry erase markers, filler paper, glue sticks, notebooks, pencils, pocket folders and washable markers. Donations will be accepted at the main entrance next to The Cheesecake Factory between 10AM – 1PM. Curbside drop-off will be available.
Can’t make it to Kenwood Towne Centre? That’s okay. You can easily and efficiently donate supplies or make monetary donations directly through Crayons' online portal.