Commerce and education have always been central to society, but as they’ve evolved, much of the meaning that made them personal and communal has been lost. Ember exists to bring new life to both. Free for any school to use, Ember enables families to buy and sell used goods within their school community – the way thriving communities have always shared resources – while giving 5% of every purchase directly back to the school. This marketplace is only the beginning. Ember will bring schools and their communities new ways to share resources, build relationships, and make learning about more than grades – about family, community, and belonging.