Donation Program
The Adopt-a-Class TN Donation Program provides school supplies to children and faculty at each of our adopted schools.
Below you will find the needs for students, teachers, and support staff. You will also find information on how to donate.
Why Choose Adopt-a-Class TN?
CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE!
75% OF LOCAL CHILDREN ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME.
THE EDUCATORS SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PERSONALLY SUPPORT THEIR CLASSROOMS!
THE IRS CERTIFIED THAT ADOPT-A-CLASS IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
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.
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.
Back-To-School Needs
Loudon Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
- Yellow highlighters
- Colored pencils
- Skinny (fine tip) dry erase markers
- Pencil boxes / pouches
- 24 pack Crayola crayons
- Pencils - USA Titanium or Ticonderoga
- Tissues
- Disinfectant wipes
- Wide-ruled Spiral notebooks
- Wide-ruled loose-leaf paper
- Gallon zipper bags
- Quart zipper bags
- Indidually wrapped candy
- Fiskar scissors
Steekee Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
- Dry erase cleaner
- Glue sticks
- Pencil top erasers
- White card stock
- Skinny (fine tip) dry erase markers
- Pencil boxes / pouches
- 24 pack Crayola crayons
- Tissues
- Disinfectant wipes
- Wide-ruled spiral notebooks
- Wide-ruled loose-leaf paper
- Gallon zipper bags
- Quart zipper bags
- Individually wrapped candy
- Fiskar scissors
Vonore Elementary School
Steekee Elementary School
Vonore Elementary School
- Copy paper
- Dry erase cleaner
- Glue sticks
- Pencil top erasers
- White card stock
- Skinny (fine tip) dry erase markers
- Pencil boxes / pouches
- 24 pack Crayola crayons
- Tissues
- Disinfectant wipes
- Wide-ruled Spiral notebooks
- Wide-ruled loose-leaf paper
- Gallon zipper bags
- Quart zipper bags
- Individually wrapped candy
- Fiskar scissors
Students ALWAYS Need
Donations needed for students are:
- Pencils - preferred Ticonderoga
- CRAYOLA Crayons
- Dry Erase Markers - Black Fine Point or Regular
Teachers ALWAYS Need
Donations needed for Teachers are:
- Dry Erase Markers
- Dry Erase Cleaners
- Card Stock
- Copy Paper
- Index Cards
- Ziplock Bags
- Post-it Notes
ALWAYS Needed For Health Care
Donations needed for Support Staff are:
- Disinfectant Wipes
- Disinfectant Sprays
- Tisues
- Children's Band-Aids
- Small Paper Cups
- Peppermint drops
Drop off Donations
Students will return to all three of our adopted schools the first full week of August.
For Loudon and Steekee Elementary Schools donations:
- Tellico Village Library – in entrance vestibule,
- Tellico Village Welcome Center – leave with receptionist. The bin is located in a secure storage area,
- Tellico Village Wellness Center- the bin is near the front door.
For Vonore Elementary School donations:
- Kahite Club House - labeled bin in hallway near bookcases.
- Vonore Elementary School: Labeled bin in the vestibule. The outside door is locked so you need to be buzzed in during school hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Monetary Contributions
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
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.