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A Gift for Teaching receives $1,000 from Synovus to support Pencil Boy Programs
A Gift for Teaching has received an impactful $1,000 donation from Synovus Bank to help distribute educational resources to teachers and students throughout Central Florida. To continue [...]
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 [...]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2023
Special Gifts For Every Type This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th. Before you know it, this heartfelt occasion will be just around the corner! Finding a [...]
Volunteer Appreciation 2023
Cheers For Our Volunteers: A Special Appreciation Note By Maria and Teege, A Gift for Teaching Every month during the school year, hundreds of [...]
Ready to Read Book Drive 2023
Reading is the foundation of all learning. Access to books and supplies at home encourages students to explore and pursue their interests without bounds. Studies [...]
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
Welcome Teacher Advisory Council! A Gift for Teaching is excited to announce the inaugural members of its Teacher Advisory Council. The Teacher Advisory Council [...]
Giving Tuesday 2022
For Giving Tuesday 2022, people all around the world tapped into the power of human connection, strengthened communities, and changed our world on [...]
$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 [...]
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 [...]
