July 23 - August 4, 2008

Back to School time is upon us, and it’s important to remember that not all students will be able to start the year with all the school supplies necessary for a successful learning experience.  Children can’t learn effectively if they don’t have paper and pencils.  Tools for Schools is a community effort to collect school supplies for distribution in Richmond elementary schools to those students who may need some help with affording basic school supplies. 

The drive is being conducted in partnership with Wayne County Vision. 100% of donations go to local students. We run our program with volunteers with absolutely no overhead costs.

From July 23 - August 4, 2008 drop boxes will be set up in the lobbies of:

  • Morrisson-Reeves Library - 80 North Sixth Street 

  • First Bank Richmond - Eastside Branch at 3403 East Main Street

  • First Bank Richmond - Northside Branch at 2499 Chester Blvd.

  • First Bank Richmond - Main Office at 20 North 9th Street

  • G 101.3 Studios - 2301 West Main Street

  • Wetzel Auto Cruise Locations

The following items are being collected:

  • Crayons – 24 count box

  • Pencils - #2 with erasers

  • School Scissors – large and small

  • Glue – 4 oz. liquid school glue or glue sticks 

  • Rulers – 12 inch marked with centimeters and inches

  • Notebook paper – wide ruled, either loose leaf or spiral bound

  • Computer CDroms with Windows/PC based formatting

Tools for Schools would like to thank its many community partners:

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How can my business or organization help with this project?
A. Your business or organization can do a mini collection and then drop off your contributions at any of the locations listed above. You may also contact Jenie Lahmann for a larger pickup at 966-8291.

Q. Do you have a flyer I can print?
A. Yes, click here to download a pdf of our flyer. 

Q. Can I put a link on my website to advertise this project?
A. Yes, right click on your mouse as your mouse pointer is positioned over the image below and link the image to http://www.mrlinfo.org/toolsforschools.htm

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Q. What are the business hours of the places where I drop items in the collection bins?
A. Morrisson-Reeves Library Hours
Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

First Bank Richmond - Click to view their hours.

Wetzel Family Auto Cruise - Click to view website

Q. What is the Institute for Creative Leadership?
A. Click to see their website.

Q. What is Wayne County Vision?
A. Click to see their website.

Q. Is my donation tax deductible?
A. Yes. A tax number will be given to you for your tax deduction records. 

Q. Who do I contact to make a financial donation?
A. Financial donations will also be accepted by contacting Jenie Lahmann at Morrisson-Reeves Library 966-8291. A tax number will be given to you for your tax deduction records. 

Q. Can I sponsor a classroom of students?
A. Yes. Download this form to make a donation. Classrooms can be sponsored for as little as $50. A tax number will be given to you for your tax deduction records.

Checks can be written to - Wayne County Vision and mailed to:

Morrisson-Reeves Library 
Jenie Lahmann
80 North 6th Street
Richmond, IN  47374