Mission
The Classroom Closet’s mission is to empower educators by alleviating the burden of purchasing supplies, ensuring teachers have the resources necessary to inspire and educate our community’s next generation.
Our program will support Peoria Public School teachers with a pilot program, starting in July 2024 at Lincoln K-8
Clicking on the Donation button above will redirect you to the PPS Foundation donation website. Once there, you can select "Apply My Donation To" and specify The Classroom Closet.
About Us
When the pandemic disrupted the reading buddy program at Lincoln K-8 of District 150, Joan Coleman, a volunteer, decided to assist her designated teacher by providing supplies. It was shocking to learn that a significant portion of classroom supplies are provided by teachers without reimbursement.
After being inspired by an organization in Indianapolis dedicated to providing free vital supplies and resources to teachers for classroom success, this volunteer was moved to try to do “something bigger”, and with the help of a community-minded friend, Sarah Edwards, The Classroom Closet was born.
Our vision is to foster a supportive community and create partnerships that ensure access to high-quality materials to allow teachers to focus on inspiring and educating our community’s next generation.
Online Store
K-4 Teachers get ready to shop - 10/22-10/24
K-8 Teachers submit your projects for a chance to win - 10/21-10/30
5th -8th Grade Teachers
K-8 Teachers - Do you have a project for your class that wasn’t in the budget?
The Classroom Closet would like to help!
Enter for a chance to win $100 toward your project.
Just fill out a form each month for your chance to win!
One winner will be chosen each month, October through April.
The winner will be contacted via email to obtain details on the project
to fill out the form and Good Luck!