Classroom United: A United Way Resource for Teachers

Based on a recent poll, teachers in Caldwell County are spending $100-500 of their own money to purchase supplies for their classroom. Through Classroom United, we're able to provide FREE resources that help stretch classroom budgets and support both educators and students, but we need your help to continue supporting them!

On August 3, we will be hosting our annual Stuff the Bus Donation Drive, in collaboration with Communities In Schools of Caldwell County.

As we prepare for Stuff the Bus, we're looking for businesses and organizations willing to host a donation collection box during the month of July. It's an easy way to help stock Classroom United and support local teachers before the new school year begins.

Fill out our interest form here to become a collection site and we will be in touch over the next few weeks: https://forms.gle/Y3NsQjZPbvEposvA9

Classroom United is CLOSED for summer! Thank you to the 300+ teachers who visited us this school year!

We will be sharing more news about Stuff the Bus this summer and need your help in spreading the word to help us collect donations that will support YOU this coming year!

We look forward to serving you in August!

Teachers--we want to hear from you as you wrap up the school year!

Please let us know how much you've spent this year on school supplies---this will help us better understand and advocate for the needs of local educators.

A friendly reminder--June 3 is our last day open!

If you are cleaning out your classroom and dropping off donations, please see our pinned post.

If you need a summer appointment, please send us a text at 828-222-3832 to book a time.

Teachers-please help us share this post so we can further support your classrooms and students!

If you wish to donate, please scan the QR code or purchase directly from our Amazon Wish List here: https://a.co/0g60qMVW

This week is Period Poverty Awareness Week. Did you know 1 in 3 teens miss class due to lack of access to products?

At Classroom United: A United Way Resource for Teachers, we give out FREE Period Packs containing an assortment of products that teachers can pickup and distribute to students.

Please help us continue serving students and keep them in school, by providing essentials they may otherwise be unable to afford.

Shop our Amazon Wishlist here: https://a.co/0g60qMVW

Donations can also be dropped off at Classroom United, located at 1248 Hickory Blvd SW on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:30 pm now through June 3.

ANY menstrual product donations are welcomed, as well as donations of small makeup/hygiene bags to store them in, so they can be distributed with dignity.

Please share!

If you've stopped in to Classroom United this past school year, chances are you've met our volunteer Debbie!

Please join us in recognizing her for her dedication to serving our teachers and students through Classroom United!

Last night, she was awarded a Community Ambassador Award in Raleigh, by the United Way of North Carolina at their Spirit of North Carolina Awards!

Enter our giveaway on our main United Way of Caldwell County post!

🍎 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK GIVEAWAY! 🍎

Teachers go above and beyond every single day--and we want to celebrate them!

Nominate an amazing teacher to win a $25 gift card to Carolina Coffee!

Here's how to enter:
✨Tag a teacher and let us know which school they represent!
(If nominating several, please comment separately. You can nominate as many teachers as you'd like. Caldwell County only)

We'll select a random winner at the end of the week, for coffee, on us!

---Are you a parent, business owner, or community member looking to SUPPORT teachers? Did you know? We operate Classroom United: A United Way Resource for Teachers, a free storefront full of vital school supplies for teachers!

We invite you to shop our Amazon Wishlist year round to support hundreds of teachers across Caldwell County: https://a.co/0g60qMVW

or sign up to serve as a donation location for our Stuff the Bus event later this summer: https://forms.gle/Y3NsQjZPbvEposvA9

Stop by over the next few weeks to take advantage of available supplies, including new student certificates, perfect for recognizing your students for a job well done.

Remember, if you're transitioning out of your career or just looking to tidy up your classroom for the next school year, we take gently used donations.

Please look over our donation guidelines here before dropping off: https://bit.ly/4sLtguH

Tag a teacher friend who needs to stop by soon! Remember we're open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:30 pm.

Teachers--we can't believe there are only a few more weeks left of school!

We've gotten a lot of new items in over our Spring Cleaning break including two boxes of like new Scholastic books, popular incentive items you guys requested, and more.

We are open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:30 pm. (If school is out, we're closed)

If you are transitioning out of the classroom this year, we hope you will think of us and donate your gently used items to us. Please refer to our Donation Guidelines here before dropping off:https://www.caldwellunitedway.org/_files/ugd/62b8f4_fa646aa81e9b45e0bf63da6e3074244b.pdf

Teachers--we hope you are enjoying your Spring Break! Just a reminder, we are CLOSED for Spring Cleaning and will reopen on Monday, April 20!

RETIRING TEACHERS: First off, thank you for the incredible impact you've made on students. If you're packing up your classroom this June, your supplies can continue making a difference through Classroom United.

To our CURRENT teachers: as you wrap up the year and organize your space, consider donating items you no longer need.

BEFORE DROPPING OFF, please take a moment to review our donation guidelines to ensure items are classroom-ready.

When in doubt, ask: Would I feel confident giving this directly to another teacher for their classroom?

🌸 SPRING CLEANING BREAK

Classroom United is now CLOSED to refresh our shelves for you! 🧹✨
🍎 Reopening: Monday, April 20th

We will see you at the United Way of Caldwell County soon!