Don and Bob from the Rotary Club of Marana delivered Treasures on the Go bags (mobile deliveries of free or low-cost school supplies) along with Teacher Membership Awards to the educators at DeGrazia Elementary School in the Marana Unified School District on Friday, March 27.
Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson
This is part of Treasures 4 Teachers of Tucson (t4teachers.org), a nonprofit that repurposes donated materials into hands-on classroom resources. Their "Treasures on the Go" program brings supplies directly to schools—especially helpful for Title I schools where teachers often spend their own money on basics. The membership awards give teachers a year of access to the resource center's supplies, training, and giveaways, easing the financial burden on educators while keeping usable items out of landfills.
Rotary Club of Marana's Involvement
The Rotary Club of Marana has been actively partnering with Treasures 4 Teachers, including recent volunteer packing sessions and grant support focused on Marana schools. This visit aligns perfectly with Rotary's long-standing emphasis on basic education and literacy as one of its key Areas of Focus—empowering communities through hands-on service.
It sounds like a positive afternoon for the teachers at DeGrazia Elementary (a school with a strong focus on whole-child development, arts, music, and academics in the northwest Tucson area). Events like this not only provide immediate resources but also build connections between local service clubs, educators, and families.
Kudos to Don, Bob, the Marana Rotary Club, and Treasures 4 Teachers for supporting local teachers and students—small acts like this add up to real impact in the community!