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How Teachers Get Ready for Back-to-School
As summer winds down and back-to-school excitement begins to build, so does the long list of supplies educators need to get ready for another successful year. This [...]
July 20-August 20, 2026: Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Qualifying back-to-school supplies are exempt from tax during the 2026 Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday! Passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron [...]
The Great Big Backpack Build 2025
The Great Big Backpack Build returned once again to the Orange County Convention Center in 2025 to kickoff A Gift for Teaching’s annual Ready for Back-to-School [...]
25,000 Backpacks and Supplies Kick Off “Ready for Back-to-School” Summer Campaign 2025
The Great Big Backpack Build Event United 36 Teams to Support Local Students and Teachers While summer often signals rest and relaxation for thousands of students across [...]
The Journey of Your Donation
Did you know there are more than 200 public schools in Orange County? And not every school has access to the resources they need - until [...]
ArtWorks 2024-2025 Final Report
This school year, ArtWorks has made a significant impact on both teachers and students across Orange County public schools. With your support, we were able to expand access [...]
A Gift for Teaching Receives $183,000 Grant from Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
Orlando, FL – A Gift for Teaching is pleased to announce a $183,000 grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, led by philanthropist and New York [...]
“Tell Me Something Good” – Teacher Edition
Wrapping Up the School Year with Smiles, Gratitude, and GOOD Vibes! As the final day of teacher shopping for the 2024–2025 school year came to a [...]
Highlight: Angela Garcia – Orlando Magazine 2025 Women of the Year Honoree
Angela Garcia: Vice President of Development and Marketing, A Gift for Teaching As a business major in college, Angela Garcia was certain she’d run her own company [...]
Pencil Boy Programs 2024-2025 Final Report
In the 2024-2025 school year, these programs didn’t just meet expectations – they past them! As enticing as the opportunity to shop for free supplies every [...]
Teacher Appreciation Week 2025
Lights. Camera. Appreciation! At A Gift for Teaching, we believe teachers are superheroes, so we always make sure they are treated like the stars they are! [...]
Volunteer Appreciation 2025
It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we couldn’t let it pass without a BIG thank you! Our team put together a special video to share just how [...]
Owens Corning Roofing Platinum Conference: Kits for Kids Case Study
Transforming Conferences into Impactful Giveback Events Conferences and conventions offer valuable opportunities for networking, education, and business growth. But they can also serve as powerful platforms for team-building [...]
World Art Day 2025
Art is a powerful tool for learning. It gives students a way to express their thoughts, think in new ways, and build confidence. This year, we [...]
Orlando Health Team-Building with Purpose: Kits for Kids Case Study
Elevate Employee Engagement with Purpose: Host a Kits for Kids Event Looking for a team-building experience that goes beyond the usual happy hour or group outing? Kits for [...]
National Crayon Day 2025
Celebrating National Crayon Day at A Gift for Teaching was a colorful success! We were excited to partner with the Crayola Experience Orlando this year to gift [...]
The Power of Corporate Giving: How Service Projects Can Make a Lasting Impact
In today’s world, corporate giving is no longer just a nice-to-have; it’s a vital part of creating a thriving, purpose-driven business. Companies that prioritize service projects and community [...]
The Molina Foundation Book Buddies Literacy Program Arrives in Central Florida
Just in time for National Reading Month, a truckload full of 20+ pallets with more than 18,000 books arrived to the warehouse - enough to fill [...]
Highlight: A Gift for Music has provided free instruments, music lessons to students for decades
ORLANDO, Fla. — Even though it was the end of the school day at Forsyth Woods Elementary School, about a dozen students were excited to gather after school [...]
Bringing More Art into Classrooms
In the 2024-2025 school year, A Gift for Teaching excitedly launched a special "Aunt Winnie’s Art Corner" section on Pencil Boy Express – The Mobile Free Store! [...]
Transform Your Corporate Culture with Kits for Kids
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, fostering a sense of purpose and community is key to creating a thriving workplace culture. More than ever, companies are realizing that employee [...]
Highlight: Disney in Florida-Supporting the Sunshine State
As the largest and most visited theme park destination in the world,* Walt Disney World plays an active role in finding solutions to important matters affecting people [...]
The Power of Pencils
Do you remember the last time you held a pencil in your hand? For many of us, the rise of electronic communication has humbled this once-mighty tool [...]
Highlight: Universal Orlando Foundation Donates $1.3 Million to Local Nonprofits at Third Annual Celebration of Giving Event
Since its formation in 1998, the Universal Orlando Foundation has awarded nearly $35 million in grants to organizations and programs in Central Florida that take a proactive approach to [...]
Your Donation Helps Them Dream in Color
School supplies are pretty magical. Without them, a child’s odds of academic success can disappear. With them, that same child’s odds increase like…well…magic. At AGFT, we know [...]
