Lisa Ann Walter opens up about Abbott Elementary, stand-up and her mission to help teachers

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Lisa Ann Walter opens up about Abbott Elementary, stand-up and her mission to help teachers

July 14, 2026

Teachers who can’t make it to a tour stop still have a shot at free supplies. Through BIC2School.com, educators can register for a chance to have classroom essentials shipped directly to them. The Supply Ride is part of BIC’s broader…

Students receive essential school supplies through Toyota’s Big Summer Giveback with Kids In Need Foundation.

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The Hidden Tax on Human Capital: Classroom Shortages and an ESG Wake-Up Call

July 10, 2026

LITTLE CANADA, Minn. – July 07, 2026 – For institutional investors and financial analysts focused on long-term economic health, the most critical asset is human capital. Yet, a startling new report suggests this foundational asset is being eroded at its…

WWE Summer Slam partnered with Kids In Need Foundation Logo

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WWE SummerSlam Teacher Supply Drive Kick Off

July 9, 2026

WWE Superstars are teaming up with Minnesota Sports & Events, Mall of America®, Blaze Credit Union, and the Kids In Need Foundation to help fill classrooms across the state ahead of SummerSlam.

Join us at Mall of America…

Students receive essential school supplies through Toyota’s Big Summer Giveback with Kids In Need Foundation.

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Kids In Need Foundation Survey Reveals School Supplies Are Essential to Student Confidence, Belonging, and Participation

July 7, 2026

For many students, the first day of school is shaped by more than academics. It is also influenced by whether they have the resources needed to feel prepared, included and ready to participate in learning.

According to Kids…

Teacher playing a game for free school supplies at Kids In Need Foundation Thanks a Million Teacher Appreciation Event.

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Building Opportunity Together | June Newsletter

July 6, 2026

A single teacher can impact more than 3,000 students over the course of a career. Behind every lesson, encouragement and classroom experience is an educator helping shape how young people see themselves, engage in learning and imagine what is…

Minnesota Teachers smiling at Kids In Need Foundation Thanks a Million Teacher Appreciation Event

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How Five Below and Community Partners Delivered Joy to 1,000 Minnesota Teachers | May Newsletter

May 21, 2026

How Five Below and Community Partners Delivered Joy to 1,000 Minnesota Teachers

Every year, Thanks a Million! is built around one simple idea: teachers deserve to be celebrated in a way that matches the magnitude of what…

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Equity in Action: How Big Summer Giveback Uplifted Union Elementary

May 12, 2026

Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year…

Yoobi reaches 100 million supplies donated to classrooms in need since 2014

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Yoobi reaches 100 million supplies donated to classrooms in need since 2014

May 12, 2026

In partnership with Kids In Need Foundation Yoobi’s one-for-one model — one item donated for every item purchased — has reached 100 million supplies delivered to classrooms in need since the company launched in 2014.