With all the uncertainty the last few months has provided, there is one thing that is for certain: School starts back August 17th! More than ever, students and teachers will need all the support and encouragement we can give them.

That is where our Make a Teacher Smile campaign comes in!

Every year, the Knoxville Dream Center holds our Make a Teacher Smile campaign in order to give a "starter" pack of supplies to teachers and students in Title-One Schools. Title-One Schools have less resources than most schools, so they need community support. With COVID-19 protocols in place, things may look a little different this year. In fact, students will not be able to swap or share school supplies, so now, more than ever, it is important for us to rally behind our under-resourced schools to give them the school supplies they need.

OUR GOAL: A BOX OF PENCILS AND A BOX OF CRAYONS FOR 2700 STUDENTS!

When you buy at least one box of crayons and one box of pencils, you will be supporting a student in one of these schools...
Maynard Elementary School,
West View Elementary School,
Beaumont Elementary School,
Pond Gap Elementary School,
Norwood Elementary School,
Inskip Elementary School,
Fountain City Elementary School,

Above, you will find ways in which you can participate in this year's Make a Teacher Smile campaign. Whether it is shopping on our Amazon Wish List page or making a monetary contribution, all proceeds will go to putting school supplies in the hands on teachers and students. A simple box of crayons and box of pencils will help under-resourced students start the year off strong! Any monetary donations received that go above our current goal will go towards supplying teachers with resources throughout the school year.