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25 Years! Volunteer Appreciation
We believe in the incredible power of volunteerism. OF COURSE, we’re going to give our volunteers a big thank you! Since 1998, more than 767,300 volunteer hours [...]
Dry Erase Magic Beyond the Board
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, certain tools are becoming more and more essential in the classroom. Among these, dry erase markers have been desperate to stand [...]
25 Years! Gratitude Spotlights
We are immensely grateful for the unwavering support we've received from our incredible community of supporters for the past 25 years. From individuals to organizations, each one has [...]
25 Years! Revisiting Our First Store Space
As we gathered to commemorate A Gift for Teaching's 25th birthday at its original store space on Corrine Drive, a wave of nostalgia washed over us. [...]
25 Years! Birthday Reunion Event
We are still buzzing with excitement and gratitude after an incredible celebration of A Gift for Teaching's 25th birthday at the place where it all began [...]
Highlight: A Gift for Teaching supplies teachers with supplies for students in need.
Philanthropist Gary Landwirth established A Gift for Teaching in 1998 to empower educators and inspire future leaders. In its first 25 years, it has donated more than [...]
Highlight: A Gift for Music volunteer strikes right note with Central Florida children
ORLANDO, Fla. — Everyday Hero Kayja Jones is paying it forward through music. Jones learned the beauty of music as she was growing up, and it turned [...]
Meet Emma and Sara: Student Journeys, Teacher Legacies
When reflecting on her Freedom High School experience, Emma realized she found her passion for teaching in sophomore year and made a steadfast commitment to pursue it. After [...]
New Class of Board of Directors 2024
A Gift for Teaching is pleased to announce the newly appointed Executive Committee and the addition of distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors. These [...]
Grant a Wish 2023
Three OCPS Students Recognized with Free Shopping Spree Celebration A Gift for Teaching, Central Florida’s primary provider of free school supplies, proudly recognized three [...]
Highlight: Universal Orlando Foundation Celebrates Community Nonprofits; Grants $1.3 Million
For the past 25 years, the Universal Orlando Foundation has made meaningful contributions to Central Florida community organizations through innovative grant partnerships. The Foundation’s investment in dozens [...]
Meet Terry: Student Journeys, Teacher Legacies
Mrs. Terry Ault started her teaching journey in New Orleans in 1974, later bringing her passion for math to Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando in 1998. Her [...]
Meet Ajay: Student Journeys, Teacher Legacies
In 1998, Mrs. Ault walked into Dr. Phillips High School as a new math teacher for Orange County public schools. She remembers feeling the first day of school [...]
GivingTuesday 2023
GivingTuesday is a global giving movement with local impact. In honor of our 25 years of service, A Gift for Teaching dedicated GivingTuesday to our teachers! On [...]
Thinking About Art in Reverse
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AFP Honors A Gift for Teaching with Innovation & Excellence in Fundraising Award
A Gift for Teaching is thrilled to share major news: The Great Big Backpack Build has been honored with the prestigious "Innovation & Excellence in Fundraising" Award by [...]
Teacher Advisory Council 2023-2024
2023-2024 Teacher Advisory Council A Gift for Teaching is thrilled to introduce the second class of its Teacher Advisory Council! This council is a [...]
World Teacher Day 2023
We had such a fun time celebrating World Teachers' Day with our teachers this year! Our team went all out setting up awesome giveaways, [...]
Highlight: Addition Financial Foundation Provides $175k to Nonprofits
Addition Financial Foundation honors and awards 13 local nonprofit organizations at 2023 Community Giving Celebration The spotlight shone brightly on a wide-ranging group of local nonprofit organizations during [...]
25 Years! Beth Perell Chats with Jane Thompson about A Gift for Teaching
Central Florida's education landscape has a hidden hero, A Gift for Teaching: the primary provider of free supplies to teachers for their students who need them [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
