Annual Report 2017

teacher supply

Table of Contents

Letter from the Director 1

Value of Supplies 2-3

Members 4-5

Donation Pickups 6-7

Volunteers 8-9

Supply Mobile 10-11

Special Events 12-13

Business Volunteers - Maryland GIVE Team 14

Finances 15

Donors 16

Board of Directors and Staff 17

The Baltimore Teacher Supply Swap went into overdrive in 2017. One minute we were cruising along at the free store, helping teach-ers shop and accepting donations here and there. Then spring came, and our donation shelves were overflowing with donations from teachers, individuals, and businesses doing spring cleaning. Over the summer, a flutter of media attention led to a tremendous volume of people interested in donating, receiving supplies, and volunteering. In the fall, the Swap was featured on the Facebook series “Returning the Favor,” which brought on a whole new round of activity.

Most importantly, the Swap gave away more supplies than ever: $127,102 worth. Underfunded schools are unable to provide sufficient materials for classrooms, which puts the burden on teachers to spend their own money. This is costly and frustrating to teachers, and harmful to students who don’t have the tools they need to be successful. Teachers and students de-serve better, and we worked hard in 2017 to give them something better. We can’t wait to make an even bigger difference in 2018.

Melissa Badeker, Executive Director

Most importantly,the Swap gave away more supplies than ever: $127,102 worth.

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Letter from the Director

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~ Melissa Badeker, Executive Director

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Value of Supplies

I am so grateful for the Teacher Supply Swap. I’ve been teaching for over 10 years in Baltimore City, and each year we are told that the budget is frozen but are still expected to provide materials for literacy, science and math. The Teacher Supply Swap saves me so much time and money, and I find treasures every time. It’s a bright spot to teachers like me!

~ Camille Bowden, Teacher, Baltimore City

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Value of Supplies

The average teacher spends over $500 on classroom supplies with their own money

every year. The Swap helped teachers keep that money in their pockets by giving

them supplies at no cost.

Value of Supplies Received by Teachers

2017 $127,102

2016 $49,320

2015 $20,660

Value of Supplies

Members receive free supplies by visiting the Swap as often as they need to.

We believe that anyone who needs educational materials deserves access to them,

no matter where, who, or what they teach.

Members

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Members 520WHO they ARE

WHAT they TEACH

HOW LONG they’ve BEEN TEACHING

Members

Teacher

Homeschooler

85%

9%3% Childcare Parent

9%

58% Baltimore City

22%Baltimore County

8%Anne Arundel

12%Other

9%

Less than 3 years 22%

11-15 years

6-10 years 3-5 years16%11%

14%

16+ years37%

WHERE they TEACH

9%

48% Elementary27%

25%Early Childhood

Secondary

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3%

Towson University has been the largest preparer of teachers in the state for over 150 years. It’s fitting for us to support this organization that helps so many teachers. We were proud to donate multiple carloads of surplus office supplies, including paper trays, book ends, and picture frames, to this worthy cause.

~ Paddy Watson, Towson University

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Donation Pickups

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We collect donations from anyone who has supplies they no longer need.

Donors have the option to deliver donations to the Swap or schedule a pickup.

This service is invaluable for those who wish to redistribute supplies they no longer need,

but don’t have a way to get them to the Swap.

Donation Pickups

Donation PickupsNumber of carloads 135

Individuals 36

Organizations 18

Schools 18

Businesses 15

Who Donated

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Volunteers

Volunteers keep the Swap up and running. They sort donations, take inventory, organize the

free store, assist guests, pick up donations, and so much more. We share fun experiences

together as we support teachers. Our team includes members who want to give back,

individuals earning service hours, and folks who want to make a difference.

Volunteers

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Number of volunteers 67Hours volunteering 1,577

Volunteers

Gold Star Volunteers

Jen Altman

Gary Arnold

Allan Badeker

Patty Barry

Monica Basche

Janet Beach

Dave Berndt

Tanya Berndt

Alexandra Carter

Alison Cohen

Amy Contevita

Georgia Dettman

Jackie Dye

Joanna Foster

Marcella Fultz

Susan Goodhand

Mary Catherine Irving

Alan Levine

Connie McGrain

Fran Moran

Rhoann Munro

Anne Pegram

Brandyi Phillips

Nathan Pugh

Amber Sewell

Lekia Stokes

Noelle Marie Taylor

James Vega

Mary Ellen Voorhes

Kathleen Williams

Julia Woodard

Michael Zhang

Teresa West

Heather Moyer

As a teacher, the Swap has granted me support from shoppers and other volunteers. Many have shared their own experiences or, just as importantly, a listening ear. Regardless of how my week has been, it is so wonderful to be surrounded by altruistic and compassionate people who want to help teachers and each other.

~ Alison Cohen, volunteer and teacher

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Number of volunteers 67Hours volunteering 1,577

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Supply Mobile

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Supply Mobile

In June, the Swap was gifted a box truck by Len the Plumber to be used as a

Supply Mobile to deliver free materials to Baltimore City schools. A group of art

teachers spent hours designing and painting the exterior into a work of art.

A committee of volunteers drafted plans to retrofit the truck interior into a free store

on wheels, and also did the installation. Their collaboration and dedication will benefit

schools across the city.

Exterior Design Artists Retrofitting CommitteeAllan Badeker

Gary Fisher

Joanna Foster

Chuck Montague

Supply Mobile

Katia Baskina

Jill Kyle-Keith

Liz Miller

Cammi Termini

Terry Tyler

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Exterior Painting ArtistsKatia Baskina

Liz Miller

Cammy Termini

Business Volunteers

Business Volunteers Maryland’s GIVE program engages rising leaders to

support local nonprofit organizations. The Baltimore Teacher Supply Swap was

selected to receive nine months of pro bono services from a GIVE team of fellows.

The team developed a marketing strategy to increase awareness of our services.

They facilitated focus groups, created flyers, revamped the website, ran a supply drive,

and cultivated relationships with stakeholders. We could not have reached

so many donors and beneficiaries without their hard work.

Business Volunteers

GIVE Team MembersJhonell Campbell

Jonathan Gill

Leigh Jarosinski

Amanda Prosser YoungJoell Sperry

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FinancesBusiness Volunteers

Expenses Promotional $1,425

Operational $9,443

Wages $5,823

Supply Mobile $4,101

Free store $8,577

Total $29,369

Our revenue increased by 25.3% from 2016 to 2017 ($29,593 to $37,046).

This revenue growth contributed to a tremendous increase in teachers and schools

receiving free supplies from the Swap. We’re grateful for the individuals, foundations,

and businesses who support our work.

Revenue Donations $3,424

Grants $19,900

Fundraisers $1,645

Membership dues $6,260

Product sales $5,817

Total $37,046

Finances

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Sue Anderson Jim and Joanne ArchibaldAllan BadekerBill and Patti BadekerMark BartholomewMonica BascheJanet BeachBernadette BecthaBeth BerndtDave and Betty BerndtDave and Tanya BerndtBarry BernsteinJoseph BerryShaya BerzonGarima BhattHarry BoskKatheryn BreischJared ByrdShau CaitlinLee and Young Richard CarrionTodd and Teri ChasonJudith ClaytonTeresa DickersonEmily FaxonShannon FredeJulia FrenchPanagis Galiasatos

Alix GarnierEthan GilbertAnat GimburgHenry GlowiakSusan GoodhandMichelle GoetzLisa GroverSalomon GrunhutBridget HarknessCraig HeronMark and Peggy HymanCatherine JacksonYuLing JohnstonMiriam KaplanMontanio KyleTom LavinAnne LillyLevi LowensteinVivian ManekinNicole MankHeather McBrydeNancy McBrydeBrian McGettiganJohn McGreadyBetsy MontanioBryan Montanio Pat and Tom Montanio

Bryan MullMeir NeubergerCarrie O’BrienLucille O’NeilMike O’NeilCharles PappasJohn PardoeBarbara PevsnerCaroline ProuttJeff RogersSara RosenbergBob RutterElaine RutterJeff RutterRosha RussockKathryn SheaBarry SilberPJ SneeringerIngrid StarksRachel ThompsonHos VarnerMargo VolkMichelle WalshMatthew WalterNaftali WegBrett Weil

Donors

Donors

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Board of Directors & Staff

Board of Directors Alexandria Montanio, President

LaTasha Hibbert, Treasurer

Steve Hiegel, Secretary

John Anselmi

Janet Beach

Moshe Berry

Asia Maxton

Carrie O’Brien

Kathleen Williams

StaffMelissa Badeker, Executive Director

Kiyawna West, Operations Coordinator

Board of Directors & Staff

Melissa Badeker (left)

Kiyawna West (right)

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