Great community partnerships are something for everyone to celebrate. Following A Gift for Teaching’s nomination, Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital has been named a 2026 Corporate & Foundation Impact honoree at the AFP Central Florida Chapter National Philanthropy Day Awards!

We are delighted to lead this recognition and share the story behind our nomination:

Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital has long demonstrated what transformational corporate philanthropy looks like in Central Florida. Through sustained financial investment, in-kind contributions, volunteerism, and executive leadership, Orlando Health continues to strengthen educational equity, community wellness, and nonprofit collaboration across the region.

 For A Gift for Teaching, Orlando Health has been far more than a sponsor; they have been a deeply engaged strategic partner for more than 15 years. Since 2009, Orlando Health has maintained consistent leadership representation on A Gift for Teaching’s Board of Directors, with multiple employees serving over the years and helping guide the organization’s growth, sustainability, and long-term impact.

One of the most visible examples of Orlando Health’s impact is their ongoing support of A Gift for Teaching’s annual Ready for Back-to-School initiatives and The Great Big Backpack Build. Their employees consistently volunteer at these large-scale initiatives, helping assemble and distribute thousands of backpacks filled with essential school supplies for local students.

Their investment directly supports students and teachers in a region where many classrooms face significant resource gaps. Through community partnerships like Orlando Health’s, A Gift for Teaching distributed more than $11.8 million in educational resources during the 2024–2025 school year, helping educators create equitable learning environments while easing financial burdens on families and teachers who often purchase supplies out of pocket.

What distinguishes Orlando Health is the culture of service they cultivate internally. Employees are encouraged to volunteer, lead, and engage in meaningful community work. Their team members consistently contribute time, expertise, and energy to nonprofit organizations throughout the region, creating a ripple effect that strengthens the entire Central Florida nonprofit sector. Beyond A Gift for Teaching, Orlando Health actively partners with numerous nonprofit organizations addressing healthcare access, education, food insecurity, homelessness, and family support services.

Most importantly, Orlando Health’s long-standing partnership with A Gift for Teaching demonstrates how corporate leadership, employee engagement, volunteerism, and strategic philanthropy can work together to create measurable and lasting impact for students, teachers, and families across Central Florida.

Congratulations again to Orlando Health Children’s Arnold Palmer Hospital on this well-deserved honor! If your organization is inspired to make a lasting impact in our community, we invite you to explore corporate partnership opportunities with A Gift for Teaching and join us in supporting local students and teachers.