I teach Civics and American History at a small magnet high school in Hartford CT. Every day I try to instill in my students the value and often the necessity of collective action in a righteous cause. Imagine the rush of excitement that overwhelmed me when I saw the UPS guy trying to lug your 38+ pound box of school supplies to my front door. This is truly an example of unparalleled commitment and generosity.

I have about 75 students of extremely different economic backgrounds. From poor inner city kids from downtown Hartford to very well off suburban students. All are there because they want to be and because they show a certain talent in math and science. These are students with great ability but often limited opportunity. Your gift; the notebooks, pencils, lined paper, pens, glue sticks, tape, pocket folders, markers, last, but not least, the very generous gift card from Office Depot of $100. I hope I'm not leaving anything out, gives us what the school system often can not provide. You have my respect, gratitude, many thanks, and perhaps belated welcome to the partnership in learning I share with these students.