Expensify.org Announces Campaign to Help Underfunded Educators Pay for Essential School Supplies

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Expensify.org launches Teachers Unite campaign to support teachers in purchasing school supplies

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• Expensify.org's Teachers Unite campaign aims to subsidize 50% of eligible school supply purchases up to $100 for teachers and staff
• Over 90% of teachers spent their own money on school supplies in 2022
• The campaign encourages collaboration among teachers across school systems

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The Teachers Unite campaign supports teachers and other educational staff by helping them pay for essential school supplies for their students.

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Expensify.org, a 501(c)(3) charity with a fully transparent direct-giving model, today announced their Teachers Unite campaign to support teachers and staff by subsidizing their purchases of students’ school supplies. Severe educator shortages and underfunding in schools across the country cause many teachers to spend their own money on essential school supplies for their students. The Teachers Unite campaign seeks to pay educators back for 50% of eligible purchases up to $100.

“Expensify.org is extremely proud to support teachers everywhere with relief for out-of-pocket school supply expenses,” said David Barrett, founder and CEO of Expensify. “In 2022 alone, over 90% of teachers spent their own money on school supplies. And even before the pandemic, teachers were spending on average $500 out-of-pocket every year. This is an issue we can address via our chat-based platform, New Expensify, in two ways: by allowing teachers to split the bill with us and by encouraging them to collaborate across school systems.”

Those eligible for the campaign are kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, instructors, counselors, principals, or aides who are in school for at least 900 hours per school year. They can get started by downloading the New Expensify app on iOS or Android and creating an account with their official school email address.

For more information on the Teachers Unite campaign, visit expensify.org/teachersunite today.

About Expensify.org

Expensify.org, a 501(c)(3) charity with a fully transparent direct-giving model, is on a mission to eliminate injustice around the world by making giving and volunteering more convenient, meaningful, and collaborative. By harnessing Expensify.com’s receipt capture technology, Expensify.org creates transparency in the expenses process to connect donors and recipients in a meaningful way, maximizing generosity.

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Nick Tooker, press@expensify.com

Source: Expensify.org

FAQ

What is the Teachers Unite campaign?

The Teachers Unite campaign is a program launched by Expensify.org to support teachers and staff by subsidizing their purchases of students' school supplies.

How much does the campaign cover?

The campaign pays back 50% of eligible purchases up to $100 for teachers and staff.

Who is eligible for the campaign?

Kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, instructors, counselors, principals, or aides who are in school for at least 900 hours per school year are eligible for the campaign.

How can teachers participate in the campaign?

Teachers can participate by downloading the New Expensify app on iOS or Android and creating an account with their official school email address.

What is the purpose of the campaign?

The campaign aims to alleviate the financial burden on teachers who often spend their own money on essential school supplies for their students.