Ready for Back-to-School

Coordinated by A Gift for Teaching to help students start the new school year excited and prepared to learn, “Ready for Back-to-School” is a community giveback campaign powered by three back-to-school initiatives:

  • The Great Big Backpack Build®
  • Back-to-School Drive
  • Back-to-School Telethon

See how our community came together in 2024 to support local educators and their students!

VIEW OUR 2024 COMMUNITY IMPACT

The Great Big Backpack Build®

Build backpacks for brighter futures on June!

The Great Big Backpack Build is the ultimate corporate team-building project to help guarantee thousands of students will begin the school year excited and prepared to learn. This fun, impactful giveback experience is infused with corporate social responsibility and perfect for any size company, business, employee resource group, or community organization.

This event is exclusive to sponsors of A Gift for Teaching’s Ready for Back-to-School campaign. Contact us for unique partnership and corporate team opportunities!

BACKPACKS BUILT IN 2024

Back-to-School Drive

From July – August, be a part of Central Florida’s LARGEST supply drive!

Support Students: Hosting a virtual and/or physical supply drive is as easy as 1 – 2 – 3! Invite family and friends to support your drive or create company teams for friendly competition.

Collect Supplies: Help gear up for a successful school year! Community drives and fundraisers play a crucial role in supporting A Gift for Teaching’s annual distribution of supplies to teachers and students.

Make a direct impact: See the Top Essential Supplies we need most! You can ensure more local students feel excited and prepared to be back in school, so learning can occur for all.

TOP 5 DRIVES IN 2024

Back-to-School Telethon

Watch us on WKMG News 6 in August!

The Back-to-School Telethon broadcasts a special giving opportunity LIVE to get results for local teachers and students. Through A Gift for Teaching, every dollar received is transformed into $10 worth of essential supplies, but for a limited time, the impact of every donation will go even further.

Check back next summer for details!

TOGETHER, WE GOT RESULTS IN 2024

A special THANK YOU to our Ready for Back-to-School Supporters!

CONTACT US TO BE A SUPPORTER NEXT SCHOOOL YEAR!

A Gift for Teaching envisions a future where every Central Florida student has the tools and experiences to succeed.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY