Easterseals North Georgia Receives Donation From School Specialty To Enhance Classroom Environment
School Specialty donates nearly $100K of classroom furniture and supplies to create an engaging, collaborative classroom environment for young children in need.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2024 -- ATLANTA, JULY 1, 2024 - Easterseals North Georgia (ESNG), a community-based nonprofit that provides high-quality services to children with disabilities as well as families, announced that it has received a generous donation of classroom equipment from School Specialty, LLC. The donation included a variety of furniture, supplies and resources to enhance the classroom environment in ESNG’s Early Education and Care classrooms for pre-school children in need. This donation is just one of the ways School Specialty gives back to the community. In Georgia, School Specialty is also partnering with the College Football Playoff Foundation and the Georgia Teachers Initiative by giving away gift cards every week to teachers, and is about to embark on Extra Yard Makeovers at 14 schools across Georgia in the coming months in an effort to “transform more than classrooms” and deliver future-ready learning environments that drive student outcomes.
As the largest provider of Inclusive Early Education and Care services to children ages 6 weeks to five years in Georgia, ESNG program promotes school readiness and provides the tools for EVERY child to succeed at no cost for children of income qualifying families. ESNG serves thousands of young children and their families in an inclusive setting where children with disabilities comprise 30% of enrollment.
“Our ESNG kids learn in a developmentally appropriate environment while also receiving comprehensive services addressing: nutrition, medical, dental, disability, and mental health needs,” explained Donna Davidson, president and CEO. “The classroom’s physical environment sets the stage for learning for young learners, and School Specialty’s wonderful commitment to transforming classrooms into creative, engaging spaces where all children can succeed is exceptional. We are overjoyed with their generosity and excited for our kids to use the incredible supplies they’ve donated.”
“At School Specialty, we are dedicated to creating spaces where children feel engaged and inspired to learn and grow,” said Amy Veugeler, Vice President of Marketing at School Specialty. “We are thrilled to provide this donation to Easterseals North Georgia because of their shared commitment to supporting the well-being of children, as well as the impact it will have in their local communities for many years to come.