Burlington Stores held a grand opening for its new location in DeKalb at 2250 Sycamore Rd., on Friday, May 1, which included a donation of $5,000 through its partnership with the national non-profit organization, AdoptAClassroom.org, in celebration of DeKalb’s new store. Tyler Elementary was selected to receive the funds, which will be used towards school supplies to help ensure students have the learning materials and tools they need to succeed now and in the future.
A representative from AdoptAClassroom.org reached out to district and school administrators and helped to secure the donation for Tyler Elementary, which will support 12 classrooms with new supplies.
Tyler Elementary Principal Candice Coleman said the teachers will use the funds on a number of new classroom items, including hands-on manipulatives for reading and math, flexible seating, and positive behavior incentives.
“On behalf of Tyler Elementary and all of DeKalb CUSD 428, I would like to thank Burlington for their generous donation through their partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org to our school and welcome them to our community,” said Coleman. “The donation was a surprise to our teachers, and I know they will be excited to have these additional and unexpected funds to help purchase materials that will enhance their classrooms and provide our students with more resources to help them succeed.”
As part of Burlington’s holistic community-giving approach of adding value to local
communities, and in partnership with their national nonprofit partner, AdoptAClassroom.org, they hope to help empower those in their local store communities to live better lives and build brighter futures. Each time Burlington opens a new store, they celebrate by adopting and funding local classrooms in their new store community. The new DeKalb Burlington is now open at 2250 Sycamore Rd., and provides what they describe as ‘wow- deals’ for the entire family and home.
Pictured at left: Tyler Elementary students take a group shot with the giant check.
Pictured at right: Tyler staff and students pose with Burlington staff at the grand opening.
About Burlington Stores, Inc.
Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer with Fiscal 2024 net sales of $10.6 billion. The Company is a Fortune 500 company and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “BURL.” The Company operated 1,211 stores as of the end of the third quarter of Fiscal 2025, in 46 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, principally under the name Burlington Stores. The Company’s stores offer an extensive selection of in-season, high-quality branded merchandise at up to 60% off other retailers' prices, including fashion-focused women’s apparel, menswear, youth apparel, baby, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, toys, gifts and coats.
ABOUT ADOPTACLASSROOM.ORG®
Every teacher should have access to the tools they need to teach. All students should have the resources and supplies they need for a great educational experience. AdoptAClassroom.org is a national nonprofit that partners with PreK-12 teachers, educators, and schools to equip students where they need it most. Today, teachers spend an average of $895 of their own money on their classrooms each year. More than half of classroom supplies are purchased by the teacher. Since 1998, AdoptAClassroom.org has raised $74 million and equipped 7 million students across the United States. 90% of all funded classrooms are located in high-needs schools. The 501(c)(3) organization holds the highest ratings from both Charity Navigator and Candid/GuideStar. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit www.adoptaclassroom.org.