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Highlight: Orlando Arts Magazine – There Are Some Strings Attached
Free violin lessons can prep kids for music and life. By G.K. Sharman, Orlando Arts Magazine contributor After-school music lessons might not turn kids [...]
Hightlight: New Pilot Program for Orange County Public Schools
Launching success from the start! A Gift For Teaching is excited to debut the "New Teacher Launch Box," a one-year pilot program powered by [...]
Grant a Wish 2022
Three OCPS Students Recognized With Free Shopping Spree Celebration at A Gift For Teaching [Orlando, FL] December 16, 2022 – A Gift For Teaching, [...]
Highlight: First-Year Teachers in Central Florida Will Be More Prepared in the Classroom Thanks to DeVos Family Foundation Grant
by Josh Cohen, Digital News Manager ORLANDO - Whether you are a current or former student, you probably have a list of your all-time favorite teachers. It’s kind [...]
Highlight: Universal Orlando Foundation Grants More Than $1 Million to Central Florida Organizations
by Universal Parks & Resorts, Community Relations Universal Orlando cares about our community. It is the place our company, our team members and our families call home. [...]
How One Teacher Can Change Your Perspective
Imagine trying to focus in science class at a new school while having no idea where you will sleep that very evening. Perhaps your family fled from [...]
Introducing the Teacher Advisory Council
2022-2023 Teacher Advisory Council A Gift For Teaching is excited to announce the inaugural members of its Teacher Advisory Council. The Teacher Advisory Council is [...]
Giving Tuesday 2022
For GivingTuesday 2022, people all around the world tapped into the power of human connection, strengthened communities, and changed our world on November 29. A heartfelt thank [...]
$236,600+ worth of supplies distributed after Hurricane Ian
Relief efforts helped Riverdale Elementary School teachers and others return to school [Orlando, FL] October 25, 2022 – In the three weeks after Hurricane [...]
Our Response to Hurricane Ian
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 It's been one week since Orange County public schools reopened after Hurricane Ian, and I just wanted to share a quick update on the [...]
Highlight: Disney Announces Additional $1 Million Donation to 12 Central Florida Nonprofits
by Rena Langley, Senior Vice President, Walt Disney World Communications and Public Affairs We’ve had a great deal to celebrate during Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary, and [...]
A New Class of Board of Directors 2022
A Gift For Teaching is proud to announce the newest members to its Board of Directors. Tasked with driving community support for sustainability and advancing [...]
Community Collects More Than 362,852 School Supplies For Back-to-School Success
VIEW THE CAMPAIGN RECAP Donations benefit A Gift For Teaching, Central Florida’s primary provider of free supplies to [...]
Back-to-School Drive 2022
It's not "just a pencil." It's an opportunity. This year, the National Retail Federation released a staggering statistic: Families can plan to spend a NEW [...]
Back-to-School Telethon 2022
Thousands watched. Hundreds called. WE GOT RESULTS! We are humbled by the generosity of our community and the viewers of WKMG News 6. Together, we got results [...]
Highlight: Disney VoluntEARS donate school supplies for A Gift For Teaching
Supplies gathered by cast members benefit public schools within 5 counties ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Sorting and organizing, Disney voluntEARS are back to help out A [...]
August 20, 2022: Lilly Pulitzer “Shop to Support”
Shop to Support A Gift For Teaching with Lilly Pulitzer From 12:00pm - 4:00pm on August 20, 2022, join Lilly Pulitzer in Winter Park to shop for [...]
Backpacks Filled With Supplies Delivered To Walker Middle School
850 Backpacks Filled With Supplies Delivered To Walker Middle School To Get Ready For Back-to-School [Orlando, FL] July 19, 2022 – More than 70% of schools in [...]
2021-2022 School Year Impact
In the 2021-2022 school year, after a year and a half of distance learning, meeting new teachers and reuniting with old friends called for big celebration. But [...]
July 20-31, 2022: Publix “Tools for Back to School”
You can join Publix in helping local students feel excited and prepared to learn! From July 20 - 31, visit any Publix location in Orange, Osceola, and [...]
The Great Big Backpack Build 2022
Want to participate in The Great Big Backpack Build next year? Contact us today! Facebook Live - Day 1 Featuring Traci Bjella, Valencia [...]
Role Changes at A Gift For Teaching
A Gift For Teaching is pleased to announce the following promotions and additions to its staff. Congratulations to each of these valued members of our team, we look [...]
Community Giveback Project Builds 15,000 Free Backpacks For Students
The Great Big Backpack Build Kicks Off A Gift For Teaching’s Ready For Back-to-School [Orlando, FL] June 28, 2022 – The Great Big Backpack Build is an [...]
A Gift For Teaching Surpasses Major Milestone – $150 Million Worth of Free Supplies Distributed
[Orlando, FL] May 11, 2022 – For nearly 25 years, A Gift For Teaching has welcomed eligible public school teachers to shop free supplies for their [...]
A Gift For Teaching Celebrates 350,000th Teacher Shopper
Nearly 25 years ago, A Gift For Teaching opened its doors and welcomed 84 teachers to shop free educational supplies for their classroom and students. This [...]
