School Supplies at Annual Conference
2013 Witness to the Host City Classroom Central – Charlotte, North Carolina
Following last year’s overwhelmingly successful drive to bring school supplies for St. Louis schools in need, we will again be collecting school supplies this year for Classroom Central in Charlotte.
Their Mission
Classroom Central equips students living in poverty to effectively learn by collecting and distributing free school supplies. Functioning as a Free Store for teachers, Classroom Central serves as an invaluable resource for area students and classrooms.
Their Vision
Classroom Central ensures that all children living in poverty have all the tools they need to not only learn but to succeed. When equipped with the proper supplies, we believe there’s no limit to what children can achieve.
Their Program
Classroom Central serves high-poverty schools in six school districts: Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Gaston, Iredell-Statesville, Union, Kannapolis & Lancaster. Teachers and other school personnel in qualifying schools “shop” for free school supplies throughout the academic year. All materials distributed are given to students who do not have basic school supplies.
Their History
The Classroom Central dream began in early 2000. business leaders set out to provide free supplies to children living in poverty. After conducting a feasibility study to gauge the level of need and after two years of planning and a generous gift of $200,000 in seed money from the Carolina Panthers Children’s Charities, the Free Store opened its doors.
Last school year, Classroom Central distributed more that 379,000 pens, 632,000 pencils, and 67,000 oce-subject notebooks! The Annual Conference ooicers are asking those coming to Conference bring much needed supplies to help keep this vital program well-stocked. The items most needed are:
Their Mission
Classroom Central equips students living in poverty to effectively learn by collecting and distributing free school supplies. Functioning as a Free Store for teachers, Classroom Central serves as an invaluable resource for area students and classrooms.
Their Vision
Classroom Central ensures that all children living in poverty have all the tools they need to not only learn but to succeed. When equipped with the proper supplies, we believe there’s no limit to what children can achieve.
Their Program
Classroom Central serves high-poverty schools in six school districts: Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Gaston, Iredell-Statesville, Union, Kannapolis & Lancaster. Teachers and other school personnel in qualifying schools “shop” for free school supplies throughout the academic year. All materials distributed are given to students who do not have basic school supplies.
Their History
The Classroom Central dream began in early 2000. business leaders set out to provide free supplies to children living in poverty. After conducting a feasibility study to gauge the level of need and after two years of planning and a generous gift of $200,000 in seed money from the Carolina Panthers Children’s Charities, the Free Store opened its doors.
Last school year, Classroom Central distributed more that 379,000 pens, 632,000 pencils, and 67,000 oce-subject notebooks! The Annual Conference ooicers are asking those coming to Conference bring much needed supplies to help keep this vital program well-stocked. The items most needed are:
- Pens (one package)
- Pencils (two packages)
- Crayons (24 count box)
- Erasers (8-count)
- Markers (one package)
- Back Pack (gender-neutral in color)
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