Help Teachers and Earth by Supporting Welman!

The Welman Project is a Fort Worth-based nonprofit on a mission to fill a classroom, not a landfill! Through creative repurposing of surplus business waste, they give teachers the tools and support needed to provide vital hands-on learning opportunities to every student.

The Welman Project has three programs that serve the community: A free educator warehouse that's full of unlimited free materials and curriculum-enhancing creative reuse ideas, a retail store (The Curiosity Shop) for makers and families to get affordable arts & craft supplies and support local artists, and Dad’s Garage makerspace with tools and workshops that empower everyone to explore their creativity.

“I always find things I can directly use in the classroom. Our school and my 600 elementary students, PK to 5th grade, benefit daily from the items we have found at the Welman Project. Thank you so much for being there for us all!”

In 2024, The Welman Project hit two very exciting milestones:

1. This summer, more teachers shopped in the free educator warehouse than any other summer before! 

2.   The Welman Project has officially given away more than $10 million worth of materials to educators for free!

And it couldn't have been done without our passionate, knowledgeable staff of 17 running our three programs and our community's continuous support! Our goals for the next school year are big, and to continue increasing the amount of donations we accept and expand our impact on educators served year-round, The Welman Project needs the financial support of its community and is excited to be a part of North Texas Giving Day!

"I cannot thank the volunteers and donors for providing us a space to help create positive and creative environments in our classroom. I have been able to successfully provide my students with the tools they need for both school and academic extracurricular activities."

Donating to The Welman Project ensures their ability to continue providing holistic support to educators in and around our community through free makerspace and tool access, free professional development, and unlimited classroom materials for many school years to come. Donate to The Welman Project today and help continue to fill a classroom, not a landfill, and Be Wel, Man!