A foundation with ties to Evolution Benefits Inc. is using a special version of the Benny card system to help the schools in its community.
The Robert & Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation, Hartford, is putting cash into accounts tied to the debit card account program developed by Evolution Benefits, Avon, Conn.
Teachers chosen to get Evolution Benefits TeacherDollars cards can use the cards to buy school supplies. The cards work only at selected merchants that sell classroom-related products.