Thousands tuned in. Hundreds took action. Together, WE GOT RESULTS!
In celebration of the bright beginnings of a new year, a limited-time matching gift opportunity concluded our Ready for Back-to-School campaign with a live broadcast of the Back-to-School Telethon on WKMG News 6.
More than $601,680 worth of essential supplies was raised to make their way into local classrooms! We are truly humbled by the outpour of generosity from our supporters and the viewers of WKMG News 6.
But these aren’t just supplies; they’re tools of transformation, helping our teachers create engaging learning environments where every student can create, grow, and thrive.
A special thank you to our matching funders – The Joe & Sarah Galloway Foundation, The Bond Foundation, and Addition Financial – for inspiring an impactful wave of giving, demonstrating the power of working together to support our community’s educators and future leaders.
But our mission doesn’t stop after the back-to-school season.
Throughout the entire school year, our free services are a lifeline for teachers as $76,000+ worth of educational resources are distributed daily through our Free Teacher Supply Store, Pencil Boy Express – The Mobile Free Store, and Pencil Boy Curbside.
You can keep this momentum going! Become a Classroom Hero with a recurring $25 monthly gift today and you’ll support six classrooms this school year, ensuring their teachers have the resources they need to inspire and educate the next generation.
