News & Articles
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 [...]
Backpacks Filled With Supplies Delivered To Walker Middle School
850 Backpacks Filled With Supplies Delivered To Walker Middle School To Get Ready For Back-to-School [Orlando, FL] July 19, 2022 – More than 70% of schools in [...]
2021-2022 School Year Impact
In the 2021-2022 school year, after a year and a half of distance learning, meeting new teachers and reuniting with old friends called for big celebration. But [...]
The Great Big Backpack Build 2022
Want to participate in The Great Big Backpack Build next year? Contact us today! Facebook Live - Day 1 Featuring Traci Bjella, Valencia [...]
Role Changes at A Gift for Teaching
A Gift for Teaching is pleased to announce the following promotions and additions to its staff. Congratulations to each of these valued members of our team, we look [...]
Community Giveback Project Builds 15,000 Free Backpacks For Students
The Great Big Backpack Build Kicks Off A Gift for Teaching’s Ready For Back-to-School [Orlando, FL] June 28, 2022 – The Great Big Backpack Build is an [...]
A Gift for Teaching Surpasses Major Milestone – $150 Million Worth of Free Supplies Distributed
[Orlando, FL] May 11, 2022 – For nearly 25 years, A Gift for Teaching has welcomed eligible public school teachers to shop free supplies for their [...]
A Gift for Teaching Celebrates 350,000th Teacher Shopper
Nearly 25 years ago, A Gift for Teaching opened its doors and welcomed 84 teachers to shop free educational supplies for their classroom and students. This [...]
Highlight: Disney Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week with $150K in Donations to Schools, Nonprofit Organizations
By Tristen Gell, Communications Manager, Walt Disney World Resort I wouldn’t be the person I am today without the incredible teachers I was so lucky to have [...]
Teacher Appreciation Week Message From Matt Austin, WKMG News 6 Anchor
This year was meant to be a great comeback year, but the reality is - we are still in recovery. Teachers are still in recovery. And [...]
Grant a Wish 2021
Orlando, FL – December 16, 2021 – A Gift for Teaching, Central Florida’s primary provider of free school supplies, proudly recognized three local students at their annual [...]
GivingTuesday 2021
On November 30, people all around the world joined together to strengthen their communities and change our world. For GivingTuesday 2021, A Gift For Teaching went [...]
Highlight: Pencil Boy Express back delivering free supplies to Orange County schools after pandemic pause
A Gift for Teaching seeking donations to help schools in Orange, Osceola Counties ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A Gift for Teaching’s Pencil Boy Express is returning [...]
