BACK-TO-SCHOOL

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1 in 2 local students start the school year without essential classroom supplies

This summer YOU can ensure students start the school year with the confidence and resources they need to thrive.

School Tools

Be part of the Carolinas’ largest school supply drive – with opportunities for corporate teams, civic and faith groups and individuals.

Make a Gift

Your gift prepares local students and teachers for going back to school with the tools they need to succeed.

Kits for a Cause: Backpacks Edition

Bring your team together to help local students start the school year ready to thrive.

School Tools

Join Classroom Central and WSOC-TV for 9 School Tools by hosting a supply drive to collect the nine most-needed school supply items to ensure students have what they need for their first day of school.

Make a Gift

Your generosity provides essential supplies, creating equitable, thriving classrooms.

  • Donate financially – Thanks to our wholesale buying power and the generosity of our community, every $1 donated turns into $9 worth of supplies. Together, we’re making education accessible for all. 
  • Donate school supplies – Summer sales are a great time to turn everyday bargains into essential supplies for local teachers and students. Drop off your donations at Classroom Central or shop online through Amazon or Walmart to help us stock up for back-to-school and year-round support.

Kits for a Cause: Backpacks Edition

Bring your team together for a fun, hands-on service experience that ensures local students start the school year with the confidence and resources they need to thrive. Kits for a Cause: Backpack Edition is a flexible team-building opportunity can be hosted at Classroom Central, at your office, or as part of a summer meeting, volunteer day, intern program, or employee engagement event.

Interested in planning a Backpack Kit Build for your team? Contact Darden Blow, Director of Partnerships, to learn more.