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Donor FAQs

Can I donate the materials themselves rather than make a cash donation?

Thank you so much for your interest in donating materials to children of public schools through DonorsChoose.org. Unfortunately, our organization is not set up to handle in-kind donations, but there are other fantastic organizations that do. You may want to check out the following organizations:

Nationally
Kids In Need (new or returned merchandise) —http://www.kidsinneed.net/donate/index.php

In New York City
Materials for the Arts — http://www.mfta.org/donors.html
Pencil — www.thepencilbox.org

In Chicago
Chicago Public Schools — http://cpspartnerships.org/freethingsinfo/

In Canada
Electronics — www.era.ca

Check them out and see if one or more might better suit your needs.

Thank you again for your commitment to helping to give public school students the materials they need to learn.

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