It's amazing how many things I come across in my house that I know can be put to better use with others. School supplies and items for teachers are common as I'm always working on some projects with my own kids and others. From Science experiment stuff to school supplies and more, I always tend to pick up more than I need. Especially notebooks. This is a great place to bring those items and make them available to teachers who can bring that same vibe to there students. I drop off 3-4 times a year and not to long along I was helping a friend clear out a garage and yes, they had a ton of stuff that was perfect for teachers to add to there classroom. Schedule is posted for dropoff and the staff is always friendly to assist. read more

Treasures 4 Teachers - Educational Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Such a cool concept. My colleague and supervisor told me about this and how she has donated items before. I dropped off a bunch of princeton files last Thursday after work. The employee who helped me unload them into a cart was friendly and helpful. I will be dropping off more donations this summer read more

I donate to T4T when I have extra school or stationary items. This building is surprisingly large with a drive up drop off in the back and a thrift store and educator shoppe in front. There is friendly staff that check educators in to enter the teacher store and all are allowed to browse the thrift shoppe. I spotted a young man buying Halloween costumes amongst the clothing section. Bathrooms are available. read more

Treasures 4 Teachers - Educational Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

It was time to purge my craft closet. Getting there was easy and it was a quick & efficient drop off of the donations I gathered.

Amazing! They are so kind! And I love their mission! They support the teachers in the Phoenix in such a necessary way!

I just wanted to say wen I went by being a Hispanic I was treated really badly and rude I didn't know cus I was Hispanic or watt but I felt like if they were just watching me like if I was gunna steal or watt after I wanted to pay i waited over 10 min wen no one was even there to shop.. I just went to walmart to get watt I needed for the kids last time I go in there or dnt wast your time unless u white sorry not trying to be racist to anyone but they treated me really rude so try it for your self if anything but thinking it's for the kids that's not right or maybe they only wznt no Hispanics there even thr workers looked at me like watt im doing there wen i needed help so i just took off read more

An interesting shop. Had two sides; one for members one for public. Nice folks happy to help. For the educational folk, this is a gem. The free items are great for projects. I donated and bought all in one trip. read more

Don't bother wasting your time and money here. Treasures 4 Teachers has a $35 membership fee that they don't disclose. How does a ridiculous membership fee help you provide good customer service to the education community? It doesn't. It just causes homeschooling families to feel like outsiders. You're better off buying your stuff elsewhere. read more

Treasures 4 Teachers was where I went for ideas and opportunities for me students, a pedagogical gold mine, now it is more commercial and the trinkets that would enthrall my students are no longer available. I miss what we had. read more

Excellent resource for teachers in need of materials for their classrooms!! While it maybe a hit or miss depending on what they may have available ( as it's based on donations) it's truly the best place to get materials for a classroom!! Well worth the trip and membership cost! read more

I am a volunteer at Treasures 4 Teachers. My friend recruited me to volunteer with her. Neither of us are teachers, but we appreciate what this organization does. It is truly a treasure trove for teachers! For a small membership fee, teachers can shop at this store and get much-needed items for their classrooms at greatly reduced prices. There are even a lot of free items up for grabs. This is a great place to bring donations of new and used items. They accept office supplies, books, magazines, posters, wrapping paper, stuffed animals, furniture - you name it! It's amazing to see all the cool stuff that is donated to this worthwhile organization. read more

I arrived just after opening time in order to donate several boxes of school supplies, toys and miscellaneous items from the room designated as "the playroom" in our home. The roll up garage doors were closed but as I wondered what to do the door rolled up, I was nicely greeted and helped to move the boxes from the back of my car! It took just a few minutes. A receipt was provided for taxes! read more

Guuuuuysssss!! I have mixed feelings writing this review because it is such a hidden TREASURE I dont want to share but I MUST share. This place is AMAZING!! I moved from out of state to teach in the Phoenix area. My first year was a struggle, my lesson lacked greater substance due to cost of supplies and my title one kiddos didn't have all their basic needs. Summer 2018 I had enough and walked into Treasures not knowing what I was getting into. *cue the heavenly music* Top to bottom, 360 degrees or fabulous love. On my first visit, as the sales pitch suggest, you get your membership worth of supplies right back. $35/year UNLIMITED binders, endless giveaways and not to mention you can find many options to spark creativity and organization in your own home. The workers and so helpful and genuinely are thankful for teachers. Play your nice cards right and they'll pull exclusive items from the back of gladly restock anything in the $1and $5 fill up sections. Speaking of which. . Don't sleep on these. Selections change daily. Sometimes even my the minute! $1 section gems: EXPO MARKERS & SHARPIES. Child scissors, premium pens (brand new), erasers, highlighters, stamps, ink pads, glue sticks, spinners, pencils, batteries, stickers, and so much more! $5 section gems: CARDSTOCK, sanitary napkins (great to donate), seasonal cards, paint, crayons, post-its, tennis balls, ice packs, yarn (and other arts and craft supplies), borders, office furniture/organization, BOOKS, etc. . Other items are reasonably marked for individual pricings. Some big finds were NEW SKATEBOARDS, shredder, large poster boards, board games, whiteboards, office chairs and desks, new various supplies. Giveaways: (FREE to members) paper goods (copy paper, toilet paper, paper towels, toilet seat covers), Staples bags (office supplies), Joann's bags (craft supplies/seasonal), Joann large items (paintings, pillows, seasonal decor), cleaning supplies (large liquid cleaners, soap/sanitizer dispensers etc), make-up pallets, post-it popup dispenser, gift cards, stors credit etc. This change often and as of now every Friday is "Freebie Fridays". Pop in and you never know what you'll get a check out. Overall, if you're STILL doubting yourself, don't. Just go and let you mind be blown! I have successfully introduced five colleagues and my husband to the greatness. Side note: the thrift store next door is a must as well. read more

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T4T really needs to hire more diverse staff or send current staff through cultural training of some sort. I am non-Hispanic, non-white, professional, and very poised and the last time I came in, this hispanic/white lady at the register that checks you in with glasses literally stares the entire time and seems very patronizing. If it wasn't for the fact that there were items I needed that day and could use, I would never return as well as tell my colleagues not to return. I was referred by the owner's daughter, so I wanted to give the place a chance, but sometimes the treatment seems a bit racist, profiling, and dismissive. When I went to check out it was about 10 minutes of waiting, even though no one was in line but me and there were 5 available workers standing around. Once the registers were "up and running" she came to the front of my basket and said next in line really loud, like I wasn't standing there the whole time waiting. It was very rude. Obviously, this is why it was rated a 1 star. If you are white this seems to be a good place to go for school supplies and equipment. The next door clothing store has way better treatment. read more

The Ahwatukee Recreation Center I belong to is collecting items for Treasures4Teachers. It sounded like a really good opportunity to help teachers. I had a couple of questions as to what items would be useful so I called T4T office. I left a detailed message. No return phone call so after a couple days I said them an email. It is now been a week or two and still no response, hence this poor rating. read more

The only teacher store I will shop at. I love that I can get board games, Velcro, glue dots, Binder clips, and file folders for practically nothing with the $5 and $1 fill a bag. I also really appreciate the free binders and magazines. This store def. makes the life of a special education teacher a LOT MORE affordable- and that doesn't even include the wonderful extra donation bags you walk away with every time you shop! Other items my students and I love are the random toys an (make great treasure box items) and the postcards (make great positive notes home). read more

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Really nice place for teachers to get a lot of items for their classrooms. My teacher friends and I spent over and hour or so here. There is so much to look through. We were able to get a lot of items for very cheap prices. The $5 fill a bags, $1 fill bags and free items are so helpful. You can also purchase items like games and puzzles for a very cheap price. Th only downside is the Tucson location you have reusable bad that is larger for the $5 fill a bag which is nice because you can generally put a little more in the bag. read more

A fantastic not for profit organization operated for the benefit of teachers. It's no secret that teachers often pay for teaching supplies out of their own pocket. Treasures 4 Teachers accepts donations and resells the items to teachers at remarkably low prices. Be aware that shopping here requires proof of employment as a teacher and payment of a $35 annual membership fee. They give tours to those considering membership, so you're not forced to commit before knowing if they sell what you need. Trust me. Once you see the inventory and prices, you'll sign up. They are a bit strict about only letting members go into the shopping area. They actually have a waiting room of sorts for non members. The store includes a "fill-a-bag for $5" area, a free area, an individually priced area... Lots of books, games, office supplies, teaching resources... Just keep in mind there's a randomness to the inventory linked to what is donated. The store is remarkably well organized given that fact. I'd suggest all teachers drop in for a tour and see for themselves. Not a teacher? Stop in for a tour as well. See what types of donations they'll accept from you. read more

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They have everything a teacher would need all at incredibly reasonable prices. The giveaways that happen with each visit have been very surprising and helpful. Just a few items I have received since joining 4 months ago: 5 reams of copy paper, a giant (2' x1') clipboard with art paper, 100 sharpies, NIB cork boards, case of Lysol disinfectant wipes, and a NIB overhead projector. It is well worth the $35 yearly fee to be a member. This resource has allowed me to create a wonderful educational environment for my students! read more

Friendly staff and puts donations to good use for a good cause. You can see teachers browsing the stockroom past the donation desk.

Picture this: first year teacher with NOTHING. No books, no supplies, no craft materials. I could go on. Now mix in a healthy dose of fear and anxiety. That makes for a big mess. Now, bring Treasures for Teachers into the picture. While they might not fix my first year jitters, they proved to be an amazing resource for teachers, especially a first year teacher. My favorite feature of this lovely establishment is their $5 bags. There is an ample selection of items eligible for this offer. First and foremost for me: books. I bumped up my classroom library of a few dozen books to over 200 books almost exclusively through the help of T4T and only spent around $20-30 out of pocket. Yes, that doesn't factor in the annual membership fee of $35, but so much else came out of that fee that it hardly seems appropriate to bundle that all in with the books. My second favorite feature would have to be the free materials offered to teachers. Twice in my first year I received a bounty of supplies for my classroom, once from Yoobi and once from a Target affiliate. Whether you have a class of 10 or 30 the materials make a difference. Each time, they were very appreciated by my kids. There are other great features: the affordable materials, the bins of craft supplies, the discounted posters...so much! This establishment is an asset to our teaching community and really does put teachers first. read more

I have been going to T4T for about 4 years now; recommended by someone who helps provide supplies for underprivileged schools and their teachers. I love it; I am a high school English teacher and my fellow "stuff-lovers" and I are always amazed at the useful items we can find. My #1 favorite is the free binders; HS kids need those things and I love having them available for organizational purposes. Free/low cost pens, binder clips, stamps, paper, etc. are just icing on the cake. I can't tell you how many things I've found and thought, "Hmmm...now what could I do with this?", grab some, take it back to my classroom and then create a successful assignment the kids enjoy. My #2 favorite is all the freebies from corporate donations. I have come away w/ great desk supplies, posters, decorations, etc. from Ikea, Office Max/Depot, Staples, Joann's, Mary Kay!, etc. I have outfitted performances, found gifts for my monthly drawings, supplied service learning projects, VBS activities, ASB decorations, etc. My husband even joined as the admissions officer of a vocational school because of all the helpful materials and the office furniture and cabinets, etc. (And because he got tired of sitting outside and waiting for me to show him things across the store!) We even found replacement pieces for a pool vacuum hose! You just never know what you're going to find, so you need to plan to spend awhile to roam and check out everything. My ONLY complaint is that you can only enter if you are a member. My friend was visiting from out of town and had no intention of buying anything; we just wanted to visit while I picked up a few specific items (she also wanted to see what I'm always hyped about!!) - she had to wait outside. That was a little disappointing. Maybe they could create a guest pass and you can bring in 2 guests a year or something - potential customers??? NOW segue to the cute and adorable T4T THRIFT SHOP next door, which IS open to everyone and is well worth another half hour. It is curated so very well and has many, many delightful finds. Check it out! read more

Treasures 4 Teachers is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to helping teachers with valuable resources. They promote reusing, recycling and repurposing. I have enjoyed using their science kits in our classroom. They also partner with many companies in the valley to encourage teachers with giveaway bags. All teachers should check them out! read more

This place is amazing! They accept student volunteers, my daughter did it for a hs project. The materials you find there you cannot find anywhere! If you are a teacher it is definitely worth the membership fee. read more

T4T has changed locations. It's bigger, it's better and I approve. As a teacher, this place helps to bring my classroom to life. Staples and Officemax just don't get it. Their teacher discounts are not very serious. Seriously, when teachers have to spend out of pocket, out of their already small salary, T4T becomes the answer to all kinds of teachers' desperate prayers. So, if you have things you do not need that you think teachers can turn into useful classroom projects, please donate. Don't hesitate. read more

I did volunteer work here on 6/17 for 7 hours. The work they do is important, the products they offer to teachers are great and cheaper then goodwill. If you have spare time they would really appreciate your help. read more

Treasures for teachers is awesome! They always have a great selection of materials for teachers and students. They recently moved to a new warehouse which is bigger than the old one and has a great, open layout. The volunteers are always amazing and helpful, many of them great customers by name. read more

Feel really heart broken and sad, had a bad experience at the store today when I tried to renew my membership. Not sure if it was because I was dressed in my work out clothes ,and no make up or if it was something else. For the last few years this has my place to get supplies for my teachers and feel like I am supporting other educators as well. Not really sure I'll go back. read more

This is an awesome resource for educators to shop and donate materials needed or no longer needed. Joe will come to your school or home with a truck and pick up boxed donations with a smile read more