The Equipped
Foundation Community · Access · Resilience · Empowerment

School supplies · Clothing · Learning resources

Every student, equipped to learn.

The Equipped Foundation gives primary and secondary students in under-resourced communities the school supplies, clothing, and educational resources they need to show up ready and succeed academically.

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Primary & secondary students Under-resourced communities Nonprofit organization
1,500+
Students equipped with supplies
22
Partner schools & community sites
10,000+
Supply, clothing & resource items distributed
9
Communities reached

Founder

Meet Dr. Toddy Waters.

Dr. Waters has worked in education at every level, in and with schools in New York City, New Jersey, Alabama, South Africa and Nigeria. She started The Equipped Foundation to expand that work to more communities.

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Explore

Get to know the foundation.

Who We Are

Our mission, vision, and the C.A.R.E. values behind every kit we pack.

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Programs

Back-to-School Kits, the Uniform Closet, learning materials, and community days.

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Events

Our school supply and food drive in Lagos and the monthly Community Closet in Newark, Delaware.

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Get Involved

Give, host a drive, or volunteer — plus answers to common questions.

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Ready to help equip a student?

A monthly gift keeps classrooms stocked all year; a one-time gift can equip a full class before the first bell.

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