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.
Since 2009, Crayons to Classrooms has provided teachers of low-income students with over $40 million in essential school supplies—ensuring classrooms have the resources they need to thrive.
"Students are able to gain a more equitable education because they have access to supplies that they may not otherwise have access to. We can do projects and have a decorated classroom. They can worry about their work instead of tracking down pencils and notebooks. This is such a blessing to classrooms and we are appreciative of the support this program provides."
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