Back-to-school season is a critical time for thousands of students across Central Florida, and A Gift for Teaching is making sure teachers have the supplies, resources, and support they need to help every child succeed.
In this interview, Beth Carroll with WDBO 107.3 speaks with Angela Garcia, Vice President of Development and Marketing for A Gift for Teaching, about the organization’s year-round impact in Orange and Osceola counties and how the community can step in now to make a meaningful difference.
Interview Highlights
- A Gift for Teaching equips public school teachers with free school supplies and educational resources so students with the greatest needs can walk into class ready to learn.
- Teachers can access support all year through a Free Teacher Supply Store, mobile store, online ordering, and a location in Osceola for Osceola County public school teachers.
- This summer, about 450 volunteers joined together to pack 30,000 backpacks with supplies for students across Central Florida – showing the power of community action.
- With 70% of schools served considered high need, many teachers are spending their own money to make sure students have the basics they need to participate and succeed.
- The most-needed items include loose-leaf paper, #2 pencils, notebooks, dry erase markers, and copy paper. Simple tools that can make a major difference in a student’s day.
- Beyond supplies, programs such as ArtWorks and A Gift for Music expand opportunities for creativity, enrichment, and long-term student success.
Make a Difference Today
There are many ways to help Central Florida students begin the new school year with confidence: donate school supplies, make a financial gift, host a supply drive, volunteer as an individual or group, or share the mission with others.
Whether you give time, resources, or your voice, your support helps teachers create welcoming classrooms where students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed!
