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$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 [...]
More than 79,600 School Supplies Collected For Local Free Teacher Supply Store
Supplies have helped teachers and their students start the school year with success [Orlando, FL] October 05, 2021 – A Gift for Teaching’s annual [...]
Back-to-School Drive Results 2021
Thousands of students are feeling excited and prepared to be back IN school because of overwhelming community support. From collecting Top 6 Essentials to creating FUN-raisers, 60+ [...]
2020-2021 School Year Impact
Since 1998, A Gift For Teaching has been committed to its vision of every student having the tools and experiences they need to succeed. Last school year was [...]
Getting Results At Back-to-School Drive Telethon 2021
To those that watched. That called. That gave. That shared. YOU GOT RESULTS! We are humbled by the generosity of this community and the loyal viewers of [...]
Orlando’s Ultimate Community Giveback Project Delivers 15,000 Free Backpacks To Students
More than 130 schools will receive backpacks with supplies for their students who need them most [Orlando, FL] June 29, 2021 – Backpack deliveries to more than 130 Central Florida public schools have [...]
