For almost two decades, Steve has poured his heart into building an organization that stands behind teachers and uplifts students. His steady leadership and unwavering commitment to the mission have helped create a strong foundation—one that will continue to serve the community well into the future.
Crayons to Classrooms hosted its annual Thanks-A-Million event to honor 188 educators with more than $67,000 in free classroom supplies, gifts, and giveaways—celebrating the dedication of local teachers with gratitude and support.
After 17 years of visionary leadership, Steve Rubenstein is retiring as Executive Director of Crayons to Classrooms. Rubenstein founded the nonprofit in 2008 to support under-resourced teachers across the Miami Valley. As he steps down, longtime development director Amy Kopp will take the helm, bringing a strong background in nonprofit leadership and a deep commitment to educational equity.
Honda has awarded Crayons to Classrooms a $25,000 grant to support its Reduce and Reuse for Education initiative, helping redirect supplies to under-resourced schools instead of landfills. This partnership promotes sustainability while providing essential materials to teachers and students in Ohio’s Miami Valley.
The Berry Family Foundation has generously donated $15,000 to Crayons to Classrooms for the 2024-25 school year, continuing their support of local teachers and educational equity. This funding helps provide essential school supplies to under-resourced schools, ensuring that teachers and students have the resources they need to succeed.
The Centerville Noon Optimist Club is supporting local students by funding Classroom Solutions with a $5,000 grant for the 2024-25 school year. Their generosity helps Crayons to Classrooms provide essential social-emotional learning tools and supplies to teachers serving low-income students.
"Crayons to Classrooms highlights a need for schools that serve low income students. They stock a wide variety of school supplies that teachers can then come and 'shop' for free. Many people have heard that teachers spend their own money to provide things that their students need. This nonprofit has opened the eyes of the citizens of Dayton, OH, and allowed the community to take this burden off teachers' shoulders. The office and store are well-run and the staff excellent. A model organization."
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