The Educators Closet
Material Donation Policy 

We ask that your donations be organized as well as possible and not in a jumbled heap. We are a very small organization and we spend a lot of time sorting.         Thank You!

This list is to give you an idea of the materials that we accept. Most donations are subject to staff approval based on size and
space limitations.

Paper
Standard, Construction, Wrapping, Cardstock, Index Cards,
Calendars (new), Poster board, Lined Paper, Paper Tablets
Graph Paper, Easel Paper, Crepe Paper, Paper Plates & Cups,
Wrapping Paper, US or Nevada Maps, Composition Books

Art Supplies
Tempera, Finger, Watercolor Paint, Paint Brushes, Glitter, Glue
Stamps & Pads, Stencils, Beads, Wood Shape Parts, Pompoms
Pipe cleaners, Wiggle Eyes, Scissors, Baskets, Smocks
Magnets, Baby Food Jars w/Lids, Craft Sticks, Rhinestones
Bells (all sizes), Lunch Bags, Crayons, Markers, Silk Flowers,
Colored Pencils, Art Easels, Clear Contact Paper, Styrofoam shapes 

Fabric and Notions
Fabric (no small scraps), Zippers, Buttons, Ribbon, Velcro,
Lace, Leather, Yarn, String, Felt, Tape Measures, Yard Sticks

Office Supplies
Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Rulers, Scissors, Hole Punches, Staplers,
Staples, Staple Removers, Tape, Tape Dispensers, Paperclips,
File Folders (manila, pocket & hanging), Envelopes, Labels,
Binders (1/2" - 2 1/2"), Mouse Pads, Message Pads, Binder Clips
Clear Plastic Report Covers, Plastic Paper Bins, 5 Tab Dividers,
Calculators, Windows 2000 & above Software, Briefcases
Alphabet Organizer, Protractors, Expandable Folders, Clipboards
Globes, World Maps, Post-it-Notes

Framing, Sign Supplies
Frames, Mat Boards, Wood Samples, Fabric Books,
Picture Albums, Sign Boards, Adhesive Vinyl,
Materials Accepted on Approval ONLY
File Cabinets, Bookshelves, Computers, Magazine Racks
Small Tables, Computer Desks, Copiers

Miscellaneous
Stickers, Games, Gift Bags, Greeting Cards, Halloween Costumes,
Pencil Boxes/Pouches, Bows, Children Books (1st Grade & above)
Plastic Utensils, Cursive Desk Tape, "Think" Posters,
Carpet Squares, 8 1/2" x 11" White Boards, Science Items,
Dictionaries, Thesaurus, Dice, Game Spinners, CD Cases,
CD Players, Headphones, Academic Posters, Book Bags, Pocket Charts
Playing Cards, Magnet Tape, Telephone Wire

Materials that the center DOES NOT accept:
Clothing, Household Appliances, Packing Peanuts,
Block Styrofoam, Home Furniture (sofa, etc..)

Big donations must be Pre-Approved by calling (775)283-1513.