I love Donors Choose. Last year I donated via this site to some local teachers, helping them buy equipment and supplies for their classrooms. It’s an addictive way to give money. The teachers and their students will send you touching thank you notes in the mail along with pictures of them using what your donation allowed them to buy. It’s very gratifying, especially because I know plenty of teachers who pump their own money into their schools, simply in order to teach their kids.

Well, DonorsChoose just got a huge national boost, thanks to future president (in S.C.) Stephen Colbert. See the following note:

Dear Stephanie,

Last night, on The Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert and the founder of Craigslist urged viewers to support South Carolina classrooms through DonorsChoose.org! People from across the country have responded, making donations that will help more than 5,000 South Carolina students. To build on this incredible momentum, we need your help today.

If you accept Stephen Colbert’s challenge by giving to a South Carolina classroom project within the next couple of days, we can build a groundswell of support that will capture national attention.

We hope you’ll rise to the occasion! Scroll through and support one of the projects on Stephen Colbert’s challenge page, which demonstrate the needs of South Carolina classrooms and the commitment of South Carolina teachers.

Just for fun, we encourage you to view last night’s Colbert Report interview. Half way through the interview, it’s all about supporting South Carolina classrooms through DonorsChoose.org!

All the best,
Katie Bisbee

Ps. After funding a project, please forward this email to other South Carolinians to support our classrooms!

Show your support of our own native son and give your hard-earned cash to the teachers who can use your help.