Helping Teachers Before School Starts | Toledo News

Teachers are getting a major boost before the school year starts thanks to the United Way of Greater Toledo’s “Helping Our Heroes 2026” campaign — and this year, they’re going bigger than ever. Volunteers will tackle classroom prep tasks like organizing supplies and decorating, so educators can focus on teaching. The initiative also collects essential items teachers often pay for out of pocket — from hand sanitizer to pencils to individually wrapped snacks — because even small things can make a big difference. Kickoff is Thursday, August 13th, at 9 AM, at three local schools, and businesses, families, and friends are invited to join the effort to show teachers just how much they’re appreciated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8bfb5939172ef3db