Donation Program

Donations are always needed to replenish supplies at our adopted schools. We believe educators should never have to personally support their classrooms.  Collected supplies benefit students, teachers and support staff.  We hope you will consider Adopt-a-Class as a worthy recipient of your charitable allocations.  Contributions are very much appreciated by the 

teachers, staff, classroom volunteers and students.  

The 2021-2022 school year will begin on August 4th, and Adopt-a-Class will continue active support. Our relationships with all three adopted schools are strong and will continue.   Your contributions will benefit local children,  teachers and staff.

Below you will find lists of current school needs, and routine needs of 

students, teachers, and support staff

Please check this page for updated information on current school needs.

Donations needed for students are:

• Pencils
• Crayons
• Pencil top & Reg. Erasers
• Construction paper
• Lined Paper
• Spiral notebooks
• Glue sticks
• Fine point Dry Erase Markers

Ticonderoga pencils are preferred by teachers.   This high quality brand performs much better than less expensive types and is needed for standardized testing. 

Donations needed for Support Staff are:

• Disinfectant Wipes
• Disinfectant Sprays
• Tisues
• Children's Band-Aids
• Small Paper Cups
• Peppermint drops

Cash donations are extremely helpful and tax-exempt.  Adopt-a-Class is 

exempt from TN sales tax when using donated funds to purchase school 

supplies requested by our sponsored schools.  Funds are also used to support projects posted by our schools' teachers on DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit organization that facilitates funding of classroom projects.

CHECKS:

Checks may be made payable to "Adopt-a-Class" and mailed to:

Adopt-a-Class TN

C/o Karen  Hamerslag 

232 Elohi Way 

Loudon, TN  37774

PAYPAL:

Credit card contributions may be processed through PayPal.  As a charitable organization, our fees are reduced 22% to 2.2% with a $0.30 transaction fee.  To make your tax deductible contribution, go to:

http://PayPal.Me/2serveschools

Your donation will be used in full by Adopt-a-Class TN to support 

Loudon, Steekee and Vonore Elementary Schools.

SCHWAB CHARITABLE:

SCHWAB account owners can use this 501(c)(3) subsidiary to make Donor-Advised Gifts (DAF).  Adopt-a-Class is registered with SCHWAB Charitable to receive donations.  Please visit their website at https://www.schwabcharitable.org/ for more information on how you can make single or recurring donations.   Adopt-a-Class has received several generous donations through SCHWAB Charitable. 

BENEVITY:

Benevity is an organization that offers solutions to nonprofits that facilitates corporate giving.   Businesses offering this option allow employees to make contributions by payroll deductions to participating charities.   Many companies will also match contributions.   Adopt-a-Class TN is now registered to receive donations as direct deposit to our checking account,  with minimal fees.  Please visit their website at http://www.benevity.org.