If you are a teacher or, if you know a teacher, then you know how difficult it is to obtain the supplies needed to effectively run a classroom. Teachers often end up purchasing supplies out of their own pocket and even then frequently can’t get everything the classroom needs.
Fortunately, there are companies and individuals who understand the need and are willing to help, but they sometimes have a hard time knowing what schools need their help. That is where iLoveSchools.com comes in. iLoveSchools.com offers a totally free service to match up teacher needs to those willing to donate materials and supplies.
iLoveSchools.com has a database of 100,000 schools. If a teacher from a school that is not listed registers, iLoveSchools.com verifies that the school exists. Once teachers register they can post a list of what they need.
Teachers can help improve the odds that they will get the supplies they requested if they take the initiative and get the word out about the site and their needs list. They can start by letting parents know and encouraging them to network and get the word out also. Teachers might also want to contact local businesses individually, or through the local chamber of commerce. Suggesting that the Chamber provide a link on their website or in their newsletter could be very productive.
The main focus of iLoveSchools.com is helping pre-K-12 schools, but any educators including those in home schools, daycare centers, Head Start centers and adult education centers are welcome to register.
Those that are looking to make donations can search by school name, city, state, zip code, needs category, specific needs, or any combination of those fields. Donors can also register to receive notification when teachers from a particular school make a request.
iLoveSchools.com was created and is operated by eWebLab, a Web design and hosting company.
