How It Works

Your gift card → Susan → Local teachers shop → Share receipts

Simple. Transparent. Supporting our Central Massachusetts communities.

Step 1: You Send a Gift Card

Purchase a Dollar Tree gift card (any amount!) and send it to Susan via mail, email, or deliver in person.

We Document It:

  • Photo of your gift card
  • Card amount and serial number
  • Your name (or "Anonymous" if you prefer)
  • Date received

Step 2: Teacher Signs Up

A teacher submits name, email, and school name. That's it. No bureaucracy, no complicated forms.

We Log It:

  • Teacher name and email
  • School name
  • Date signed up

Step 3: Susan Provides Card to Teacher

Susan matches your gift card with a teacher's request and provides the card directly to them. The teacher shops for what they need and shares purchase details for transparency.

We Document It:

  • Which card went to which teacher
  • Teacher shares receipts and photos of purchases
  • Date provided and confirmation

Step 4: Community Sees Their Impact

Everyone sees how their contribution directly impacts teachers, students, and the future of our community. Real people helping real classrooms.

The Impact You See:

  • Teachers no longer paying out of pocket
  • Students getting supplies they need to learn
  • Classrooms thriving with community support
  • Our community investing in its own future

The Magic: Community Supporting Community

Your gift card connects directly to a teacher in your community. They share what they bought, and you see the real impact on students and classrooms right here at home.

Your $50 Card

From a neighbor

Local Elementary

30 students now have supplies

Teachers share receipts and photos. You see exactly how your community's generosity supports the next generation.

Privacy & Trust

We respect everyone's privacy while maintaining full transparency

We Show Publicly

  • ✓ Donor names (only if you want credit)
  • ✓ School names and grade levels
  • ✓ Photos of cards and purchase receipts
  • ✓ Dollar amounts and dates
  • ✓ What supplies teachers purchased

We Keep Private

  • ✗ Email addresses (never shown)
  • ✗ Teacher full names
  • ✗ Student names or information
  • ✗ Personal contact details
  • ✗ Complete card serial numbers

Timeline: From Your Hand to Their Classroom

1

Day 1: You Purchase Gift Card

Buy online or in-store, any amount

2

Day 1-3: Card Arrives

Susan receives your card (mail, email, or in person)

3

Day 3: Logged & Posted

Photo taken, card appears on transparency page

4

Day 5: Susan Matches Card to Teacher

Susan connects your gift card with a teacher on the list

5

Day 6: Card Provided to Teacher

Susan connects with teacher and provides the gift card

6

Day 7-10: Teacher Shops & Shares

Teacher purchases supplies and shares receipts/photos for transparency

From your generosity to classroom impact in about one week. Community takes care of community.

Join Our Community

See how neighbors are supporting teachers, and become part of investing in our community's future.