Classroom Essentials

Back to School Season Is Here! Across the country, students are gearing up for a new school year, and their communities are gearing up right alongside them. Here, you'll find nonprofits to support and fundraisers started by teachers, parents, and neighbors who are making sure every student walks into the classroom ready. From stocking supply closets and erasing lunch debt to outfitting sports teams and sending backpacks home with kids who need them most, communities are helping bring back-to-school season to life in classrooms, cafeterias, gyms, and front porches. Explore the fundraisers below and lend a hand — every gift helps a student start the year off strong.