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Montessorians Helping Montessorians in Need

"All things are part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole unity."

– Maria Montessori

If you know of a Montessori staff member, family, school, or teacher education program in need of assistance because of a natural disaster or other misfortune, we invite you to post that information here. If you or your organization can provide assistance or are aware of other useful resources, we encourage you to post that information here as well.

Please be as specific and detailed as possible. Your name and full contact information are required so that anyone wishing to respond can get in touch with you directly. Allow up to 3 business days for your posting to appear.

AMS is not acting as intermediary between interested parties and we assume no responsibility for any arrangements made by those who post messages and those who respond to them. Inclusion of information about relief organizations does not imply AMS endorsement.


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I am interested in doing a teacher exchange in a foreign country. I am a Montessori kindergarten teacher in a public Montessori school in Anchorage, Alaska. Does anyone have any resources/experience to share?

Becky Harrison-Drake

04/08/2012 - Anchorage, Alaska

We are in a title one district with no industry in town, therefore, no tax dollars going towards education. We have a VERY high poverty rate in our town and many parents are unemployed and cannot pay for childcare or educational programs for their young ones. Upon arriving in town last year I began advocating for a Primary Montessori program to provide our young ones with vital academic and social stimulation they may not be receiving at home as well as grace and courtesy lessons to share with their families. We also try to provide parenting techniques and seminars free of charge. We currently have one classroom at our school with a waiting list of over 70 students. We have the classroom space and trained teachers but are in desperate need of funds to buy new materials or would love gently used materials donated so we can expand our free program within our public primary school. The entire community wants a positive change...and we know as Montessorian's it happens one child, one school, one family at a time.

Carla Moore

03/11/2012 - Barnwell, SC, USA

Creative Montessori Learning Center is a 45 year old non profit organization serving 142 low income families with children 2 1/2 to 5 years old. The school is at risk of closing if the State keeps cutting the preschool funds. Parents and teachers are working together doing fund raising activities like food sale, raffles, etc. Due to the State Budget crisis last year the teachers were not paid for 2 months but, they still came to work and kept the school open. This is a wonderful school, one of the few places in California that offers free preschool for low income families. Average income per family is the lowest in the county and one of the lowest in the State, yet we have been a State preschool demonstration project. Our children come to kindergarten confident and well prepared! Your support is welcome! Margarita Ventura. Family Services Coordinator Creative Montessori Learning Cent. 1421 Bay Rd. East Palo Alto CA 94303 Cell: (916) 410-1265

Margarita Ventura

03/08/2012 - 1421 Bay Road East Palo Alto, CA 94303

I am a newly hired curriculum coordinator for SRVS, a large non-profit caring for Adults with Disabilities and the Elderly. I am setting up 10 classrooms and implementing Montessori Curriculum into every environment. We are very excited to have an engaging and educational program for these individuals in need. I have been able to buy basics but am dividing them among the classrooms. We are operating on an extremely tight budget. I have been sourcing every thrift store in the city for Practical Life materials so I am pretty stocked in that department. Does anyone have any other materials? Thank you so much!!! Your donation can be tax deductible, too!

Astrid French

03/08/2012 - Memphis, Tn 38104

We are opening a new school. This property needs a lot of work and money is scarce. If you're donating supply we will take it with open arms.

aliuska amaran

03/07/2012 - north miami Florida

We are just beginning the Montessori program at Barnwell Primary School, a public primary school in Barnwell, SC, and we have only one Montessori class that is in its first year at the school. I am currently a kindergarten teacher and am one of two teachers from our school taking courses at Lander University in Greenwood, SC to obtain certification in Montessori education at the Primary level. Our school district is hoping to expand the Montessori program for next school year. The poor economy and the closure of several major businesses in the county have led to financial difficulties in the district. Teachers at our school have been furloughed five days for each of the last three years. Supplies have been cut, and other cuts have been made district wide. Funding/donations will determine if we get new Primary classes and how many classes we can add to our program. Our district is Barnwell School District #45, and our school is Barnwell Primary School. The school address is 734 Hagood Ave., Barnwell, SC 29812.

Dorothy (Dottie) Jackson

03/07/2012 - Barnwell, South Carolina

Hi We are under enrolled this year and therefore not purchasing any materials. Thanks for letting me know what materials might be available. We are a 14 month through 1st grade Montessori Program. Thank you Joyce Hunt Head of School

Joyce Hunt

03/07/2012 - Arlington, Tx 76012

We have a set of lowercase and a set of uppercase print sandpaper letters. They are brand new. We would like to donate them to a school in need.

E. McCrae Harrison

02/29/2012 - Wilmington, DE

We have some Montessori materials - some better than others but all usable - that we are willing to donate to a program in need. Please let me know if you are interested.

Pat Werner

10/20/2011 - New Preston, CT

hello i am interesed montessori sistem i like it very much please help me to open kids club montessory in my country georgia in tbilisi there is not like centers in our country i want open this very much i waz in ukraine i get lessons by this sistem please help us to save our children!!!! many thanks!!!!

nargiza piraeva

09/02/2011 - georgia tbilisi

A newly-established St Joseph's Montessori requires material assistance in running the school from age 2 to 12. The materials needed include coloured pencils and chalk, pens, various card board, exercise books, reading books and other relevant items.Assistance from Montessorians would be much appreciated

Joseph Anane

08/19/2011 - Accra, Ghana, West Africa

Our school board is attempting to eliminate our 4 year-old program due to budget issues (our program doesn't include 3 year-olds). We are asking for assistance in finding alternate methods for funding our little ones. Any ideas or information on available resources would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!!

Jenn Loven

04/11/2011 - Rockford, IL

Heritage Montesssori School (HMS),owned and operated by Cathy Szeto for 27 years, until her passing in 2008, was told on December 17, 2010 that it was to cease operation. At that time the bank accounts were closed and the money taken. On January 4 the staff and teachers came to school without any guarantees and since that time have provided uninterrupted guidance to all our children. We have no operating funds and need your help - many small donations can help keep us open! Please contact us by e-mail or 410-529-0374. Thank you for your consideration. Linda, On behalf of our entire HMS community.

Linda Molino

02/10/2011 - Baltimore, Maryland

Our school doesn´t have enough students to keep going; we are closing the school this June 2011. We are the only Montessori school in Honduras, Central America. We need information about resources, loans, scholarships to poor children so we can pay bills and at the same time educate children who really need support. We accept materials, volunteers, anything else is welcome. Thanks.

Maria C. Moncada R.

02/03/2011 - Choluteca, Honduras, Central America

On October 4th, we reopened with a capacity of 22 children of 70. So far 60% of the school has been repaired. We were not able to finish all the repairs due to overwhelming physical damages and insufficient funds. Thank you so much for your support, understanding and your big help with no conditions. Be blessed and see you at the conference in Chicago.(Note from AMS: Sabrina Vitiello Izaquirre is head of our member school in Haiti, La Casa Dei Bambini Montessori, which suffered devastating damage in the January 2010 earthquake. Many of our Montessori colleagues reached out to her with support.)

Sabrina V. Izaguirre

01/31/2011 - Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Our primary students were asked to give what they could for the families at Sabrina's school in Haiti. Each 3-6 classroom ran a drive for 3 weeks, "Pennies for Haiti." The children generously brought in change from their own piggy banks and contributed to the cause. We are proud of young Montessorians who gave so selflessly to raise a little over $240 to donate to the school. Your children are in our thoughts Sabrina! We send our sincerest wishes for a speedy restoration of your beautiful Montessori school.

Near North Montessori School, Reena Vohra

01/21/2011 - Chicago, IL

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