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Ready for Back-to-School 2026 Impact Results
Central Florida Community Turns Generosity into Classroom Impact for 2026-2027 School Year As another school year begins, thousands more Central Florida students are [...]
Supply Drive for Success 2026
School supplies do more than just fill a backpack. They help unlock potential and create a strong start to the school year. This summer, more [...]
Highlight: Disney Cast Members Donate 1 Million School Supplies to Florida Classrooms
As students and teachers across Central Florida head back into the classroom, Walt Disney World cast members are helping them start the school year off strong [...]
Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Provides Instruments of Success
Tools and Tech for a Brighter Future Orlando, FL – Thousands of Central Florida students and teachers will begin the school year with the tools they need to learn, grow, and [...]
Highlight: Orange County teacher supply store restocked after community drive
A free teacher supply store in Orange County was restocked on Thursday following a community supply drive ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — On Thursday, a free teacher-supply [...]
Free Teacher Supply Store Reopens to Help Educators Prepare for 2026–2027 School Year
A Gift for Teaching distributed more than $232,600 worth of supplies in one week. A Gift for Teaching has officially reopened its Free Teacher Supply Store for [...]
Ready for Back-to-School Interview with Beth Perrell 2026
Back-to-school season is a critical time for thousands of students across Central Florida, and A Gift for Teaching is making sure teachers have the supplies, resources, [...]
Washington Shores Elementary Students Head Back-to-School Ready to Learn 2026
As the first day of school approaches, local students are already getting a head start on success thanks to the generosity of our community. This year, [...]
July 29, 2026: Monsters in the Morning Teachers Appreciation Party
Our President, Jane Thompson, joined the Monsters in the Morning show on Real Radio 104.1! Listen to hear her share how A Gift for Teaching is [...]
2026 Supply Impact Report
(Click here to download a copy of the impact report to share!) More Than Half of Students Start School Without School Supplies. As A Gift for [...]
2025-2026 Program Impact Report
It starts with a pencil. It ends with possibility. The smallest supplies can make the biggest difference! With generous community support, A Gift for Teaching welcomed more than [...]
The Magic Within a Box of Crayons
Creativity often starts with something as simple as a box. Picture yourself lifting the flap of a colorful container of crayons, releasing the nostalgic wax scent that [...]
ArtWorks 2025-2026 Impact Report
Strong arts programming doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through intentional investment in both teachers and students. The ArtWorks program continues to spark creativity and support both teachers [...]
The Great Big Backpack Build 2026
The Great Big Backpack Build returned bigger and better than ever to the Orange County Convention Center to kickoff A Gift for Teaching’s 2026 Ready for [...]
30,000 Backpacks and Supplies Kick Off “Ready for Back-to-School” Summer Campaign 2026
30,000 Supply-Filled Backpacks Launch A Gift for Teaching’s “Ready for Back-to-School” Campaign The Annual Great Big Backpack Build Mobilizes Central Florida to Support Students in High-Need Schools [Orange County, [...]
Pencil Boy Programs 2025-2026 Final Report
Total Teacher Shopping Visits Goal: 4,680 - Actual: 4,811 102% Total Value of Distribution Goal: $1,527,000 - Actual: $1,763,000 115% [...]
$200 Million Milestone in Supporting Local Classrooms
A Gift for Teaching Surpasses $200 Million Mark Affirms Community Support for Teachers and Students Amid Change As Central Florida schools prepare for transitions at the end [...]
Teacher Appreciation Week 2026
At A Gift for Teaching, we believe teachers are everyday superheroes, but during Teacher Appreciation Week, we make sure they felt that way! From bold décor [...]
Meet Nisha, Pinewood Elementary School Teacher
Nisha’s journey as an educator is rooted in one powerful belief: every child is capable of greatness - sometimes they just need someone to help them see it. For [...]
Meet Jessica, Wekiva High School Teacher
For Jessica, being a teacher is about preparation, dignity, and making sure no student falls through the cracks. Since beginning her teaching career in 2017, what she values most about teaching is doing “whatever it [...]
From Packing Foam to Center Stage: Legacy Middle School
When you think of classroom supplies, items like pencils, paper, and textbooks might come to mind. But in one Orange County class, something as simple as discarded packing [...]
Volunteer Spotlights 2026
Behind every classroom A Gift for Teaching supports is a volunteer who showed up, gave their time, and made a difference. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week this [...]
World Art Day 2026
Art sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and brings learning to life. That’s why A Gift for Teaching proudly celebrated World Art Day this year with a week dedicated to hands‑on creativity at the Free Teacher Supply [...]
Celebrating 407 Day with Community, Connection, and Care
Every year, 407 Day is a moment to celebrate what makes Central Florida special: its people, its heart, and its commitment to giving back. This year, A Gift [...]
National Crayon Day 2026
Celebrating National Crayon Day at A Gift for Teaching is always a colorful affair! In honor of this special day, teachers visiting our Free Teacher Supply Store [...]
