Tools for School | 428 followers on LinkedIn. Kids Helping Kids | Tools for School is a teen-led non-profit organization that aims to empower students in need by equipping them with backpacks and school supplies to support their educational success. According to The National Retail Federation, families with children in elementary through high school spend an annual average of $864 on school supplies, thereby forcing lower income families to choose between paying rent for a month or buying school supplies for the year. Tools for School is on a mission to create a brighter future for these students.