About

Crayons to Calculators is a school-supply drive created to ensure that local students head back to school with the tools they need to succeed.

Why we do it: There are more than 13,000 kids in Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts who qualify for free and reduced lunch—an indicator of poverty. The cost of basic school supplies ($50–$70 per student), presents a financial burden for many of these kids’ families. Crayons to Calculators aims to cut that cost and move one step closer to eliminating the achievement gap. Having the right school supplies is a critical first step to help a student achieve higher literacy levels, improve academic performance, and graduate. It also enables schools to operate more effectively.

Our goal: For the 2011-2012 school year, we hope to provide 8,000 students—pre-school through high school—with new backpacks full of supplies.

Who are we? We’re a collaborative partnership between five area nonprofits: Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley, I Have a Dream Foundation, Impact on Education, Sister Carmen Community Center, and Foothills United Way. Our beneficiaries are the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) and the St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD).

 

Impact on Education is the fiduciary for Crayons to Calculators.