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This month, the Tuchman Family Foundation provided a grant to purchase essential school supplies for 1,200 students in six elementary and K-8 schools in Pueblo, Colorado.

Students from low-income households often struggle to access essential school supplies, which can create a significant disparity in educational opportunities. Without needed supplies, students may struggle to complete assignments, participate in class activities and ultimately maximize their academic success. 

The donation supports the following Pueblo School District 60 schools: Fountain International, Corwin International, Nettie S. Freed Expeditionary, Goodnight, Haaff, and Sunset Park.

Although these schools have students coming from low-income households, they fall below eligibility levels for supplemental federal funding. 

The schools requested items like glue sticks, markers and crayons, notebooks, folders, scissors, lunch boxes, writing instruments and disinfecting wipes.

“All students should have the tools they need to succeed,” said Debra Tuchman, co-founder of the Tuchman Family Foundation. “Our ‘Supplies for Success’ initiative is about listening to educators and providing the supplies needed to remove barriers to learning and help create a more equitable learning environment.”

Each academic year, the Tuchman Family Foundation partners with schools that lack sufficient traditional support to cover some of the most basic supplies. In many cases, teachers have had to use their own limited personal funds to equip their classrooms.  

“All of our schools have needs,” said D60 Assistant Superintendent Ted Johnson. “We appreciate that the Tuchman Family Foundation recognized this fact and responded with a substantial and generous donation.” 

About the Tuchman Family Foundation

Based in Colorado, the Tuchman Family Foundation embodies the entrepreneurial spirit of its founders, Kenneth and Debra Tuchman, in its efforts to help people build safe, healthy and productive lives. The foundation is committed to advancing K-12 education innovation, breakthrough medical research, positive social change, community well-being and environmental sustainability.