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Michael made arrangements with a local
Office Depot to purchase thousands of surplus school and classroom
supplies at a special rate in order to donate the materials to
the Teacher EXCHANGE™, which puts the items in the hands of local
teachers. The value of his donation is more than $15,000.
The Teacher EXCHANGE ™ is a re-use and recycle
resource center for all Southern Nevada public school teachers
offering learning tools to teachers to enhance projects and curriculum. Donations
of new and reusable materials, office supplies, surplus materials,
computers, office equipment and furniture are collected from community
businesses and individuals and provided at no charge to teachers
for use in the classroom.
Michael’s wife and three daughters enhanced his donation by volunteering to inventory
the new supplies. Theresa, Aspen, Summer and Skylar, spent the day at the
Teacher EXCHANGE ™ helping staff sort the donated items and organize the warehouse. The
Foundation is grateful for the family’s support and appreciates their commitment
to our public schools.
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In
November 2009, the Teacher EXCHANGE™ received an early holiday
present from Michael E. Minden, a member of the Foundation’s Board
of Directors and owner of Michael E. Minden & Company Jewelers.