Crayons and Beyond

Founded in 1997, Crayons and Beyond (formerly Crayons to Computers) has worked to level the playing field in the classroom by ensuring that teachers can provide their students in need the tools to succeed in school. To date, we have distributed more than $184 million worth of free school supplies, enhancement and incentive items thanks to our partnerships with sponsoring companies and organizations. Since our inception, poverty levels—both national and local—have steadily increased. We have not changed our service area in recent years or our eligibility criteria, the need is simply growing. In fact, according to recent census data, approximately 1 out of every 5 children living in the Greater Cincinnati area is living in poverty.