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A Gift for Teaching Named “2023 TOP-RATED NONPROFIT” by GreatNonprofits
Award based on Community Recommendations ORLANDO, FL - A Gift for Teaching is proud to announce it has been named a “2023 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading [...]
Highlight: Universal Orlando Resort Celebrates Major Milestone for Team Member Volunteer Program
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Universal Orlando Foundation and the Universal Orlando Resort Team Member Volunteer Program. Since the program’s inception, Team Member volunteers have [...]
25 Years! Surprise Celebration for OCPS Teachers in partnership with Universal Orlando
Surprise Celebration for Orange County Public School Teachers in Honor of A Gift for Teaching’s 25th Anniversary, in partnership with Universal Orlando SEPTEMBER 16, [...]
Orlando Community Donates 540,173+ in Supplies and More for Back-to-School Success
Donations benefit A Gift for Teaching, Central Florida’s primary provider of free supplies to teachers for their classrooms and students who need them most [...]
Highlight: Orlando Magazine Features A Gift for Teaching: 25 Years of Giving
From a small storefront to a multimillion-dollar operation, A Gift for Teaching celebrates a quarter century of caring for kids. It all began with a simple question: What [...]
“The Afterschool Special” Vanbarry’s Public House – September Good Burger
Eat GOOD for a cause! For a limited time, Vanbarry's Public House will be featuring "The Afterschool Special" as its Good Burger. Through September 30th, proceeds from [...]
Back-to-School Drive 2023
It's not "just a backpack." It's an opportunity. At least 70% of public schools in Central Florida are considered high-need, and our teachers report [...]
Highlight: Disney Makes New Investments in Florida Schools and Students with $125K Donation
Disney World is giving four Central Florida school districts the donations. Cast members raised additional funds as part of the back-to-school drive benefiting A Gift for [...]
Back-to-School Telethon 2023
Thousands watched. Hundreds donated. WE GOT RESULTS! We are humbled by the generosity of our community and the viewers of WKMG News 6. Together, [...]
Highlight: Coach “Dream Box” Teacher Surprise
Coach Gifts Over 1,000 Luxury Bags to OCPS Teachers in Florida On the first day of pre-planning for the 2023-2024 academic year, over 1,000 Dream Boxes [...]
First Day of Teacher Shopping 2023
A Gift for Teaching's Free Teacher Supply Store Re-Opens to Help Hundreds of Teachers Get Ready for Back-to-School According to the National Retail Federation, families can [...]
August 06, 2023: Lilly Pulitzer “Shop to Support”
Shop to Support A Gift for Teaching with Lilly Pulitzer From 12:00pm - 3:00pm on Sunday, August 06, 2023, join Lilly Pulitzer to shop for a cause [...]
Backpacks Filled with Supplies Delivered to Eccleston Elementary School
Backpacks Filled with Supplies Delivered to Eccleston Elementary School and 135+ Orange County public schools to Get Ready for Back-to-School More than 70% of schools in [...]
August 05, 2023: Crisp & Green Fundraiser
Crisp & Green is partnering with A Gift for Teaching to benefit local teachers! From 10:30 AM till 9:00 PM on Saturday, August 5th visit Crisp & [...]
August 05, 2023: Kendra Gives Back Party!
Join us and shop for a cause on Saturday, August 5th from 10:30am - 12:30pm for the grand opening of Kendra Scott at Winter Park Village. When [...]
Saturday, August 05: Mix 105.1 “Stock The Schools” School Supply Drive
Join Mix 105.1 as they head to Winter Park Village on Saturday, August 5th for a special event called Stock the Schools, benefiting A Gift for Teaching. [...]
July 12 – 23, 2023: Publix “Tools for Back to School”
You can join Publix in helping local students feel excited and prepared to learn! From July 12 - July 23 , visit any Publix location in Orange [...]
2023 runDisney Virtual Series: Teacher Spotlight
Kristen Kushner is running the 2023 runDisney Virtual Series. Hear Kristen’s experience and what it means to have A Gift for Teaching as a Celebrated Charity this year. [...]
July 24 – August 06, 2023: Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Qualifying back-to-school supplies are exempt from tax during the 2023 Florida Back to School Sales Tax Holiday! Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by [...]
The Great Big Backpack Build 2023
Hosted at the Orange County Convention Center this year, The Great Big Backpack Build successfully kicked off A Gift for Teaching’s Ready for Back-to-School campaign presented [...]
30 Companies and 400 Volunteers Kicks Off Event for Ready for Back-to-School
The Great Big Backpack Build Kicks Off A Gift for Teaching’s Ready for Back-to-School, presented by Walt Disney World Resort [Orlando, FL] June 09, 2023 – Summer [...]
Hightlight: Volunteers prep thousands of backpacks for Orange, Osceola students
A Gift for Teaching donates free supplies to public schools ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 is teaming up with A Gift for Teaching to [...]
Hightlight: Mondays with Maria, OCPS Superintendent
Dr. Maria Vazquez, Superintendent of Orange County Public Schools talks with Jane Thompson to discuss the amazing partnership between both organizations since 1998. Transcription: [...]
2023 runDisney Virtual Series: Celebrated Charity
Make some magical memories with the family! A Gift for Teaching is excited to be the Celebrated Charity for the 2023 runDisney Virtual Series featuring [...]
