About Us
Mission Statement
“To promote earth-friendly education and ensure that students and classrooms across Arizona have the tools for learning by transferring the community’s surplus materials into the hands of educators and students, regardless of economic status.”
Why we exist
On average, every year teachers in America spend $500 to $1,200 out of their own salaries on school supplies for their students, sometimes even as much as $4,000. Students cannot learn and become productive members of society without the basic essentials for learning, such as paper, pencils and other basic school supplies.
- In Arizona, over half of all K-8 students cannot afford lunch, much less basic educational tools and supplies.
- Students cannot succeed when they lack the basic tools for learning.
- Our school systems have shifted the burden of providing supplies to teachers.
- On average, Arizona schools budget less than .5 cents per student daily for supplies.
- Businesses have huge amounts of unwanted and surplus supplies that often end up in a landfill that teachers could desperately use.
Our Solution
Treasures 4 Teachers bridges the gap between the great need of teachers and resources available in the business community.
A Win/Win for Everyone
- Teachers have the tools to teach students
- Students receive the supplies they need, improving their attendance, self-esteem, and academic performance
- Businesses divert tons of excess products from our landfills
