With the rising cost of school supplies, more and more families are struggling to provide. It’s hard for a child to succeed when they’re not set up for success, which is why we wanted to share some taking steps to ensure everybody has the supplies they need.

Ninety-four percent of teachers pay for classroom expenses out of their own pockets, with the average spending $480 a year. Teachers do so much for our students—so as we begin this school year, let’s take some time to thank them. There are numerous discounts and events held around the area in celebration of teachers this month. Here are a few of the best:

We are dedicated to helping our service members and their families. As the beginning of the school year grows closer, we wanted to share a few organizations and resources for military families and their kids.

Reading is so crucial for the success of next generation. So in honor of National Book Lover’s day, we wanted to share some local organizations doing all they can to improve our youth’s literacy.