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Annual back-to-school drive at Walt Disney World supports A Gift for Teaching
Read full article: Annual back-to-school drive at Walt Disney World supports A Gift for TeachingVolunteers at Walt Disney World sifted through thousands of school supplies as part of the company's annual back-to-school drive supporting A Gift For Teaching.
Donations help News 6, A Gift For Teaching fetch $600,000 in school supplies for teachers, students
Read full article: Donations help News 6, A Gift For Teaching fetch $600,000 in school supplies for teachers, studentsThousands of students in Central Florida are back in school but many are still in need of school supplies.
Volunteers prep thousands of bookbags for students in need in Orange, Osceola counties
Read full article: Volunteers prep thousands of bookbags for students in need in Orange, Osceola countiesA Gift For Teaching's The Great Big Backpack Build came back this summer stronger than ever with over 400 volunteers full of smiles and great energy!
Not all students start the school year with necessary supplies. Here’s how you can help.
Read full article: Not all students start the school year with necessary supplies. Here’s how you can help.We are quickly approaching the time of year when students will be returning to school, but there are many who begin the year without the supplies they need.
Many teachers spend their own money on necessary classroom supplies. How much might surprise you.
Read full article: Many teachers spend their own money on necessary classroom supplies. How much might surprise you.When we think about the school year beginning, for many, it can be exciting; for others it can be somewhat stressful.
A Gift For Teaching’s free school supply store reopens for upcoming school year
Read full article: A Gift For Teaching’s free school supply store reopens for upcoming school yearMore than 200 educators had the chance to shop for school supplies free of charge at Orange County’s A Gift for Teaching on Tuesday.
Backpacks built for students dropped off at Orange, Osceola schools
Read full article: Backpacks built for students dropped off at Orange, Osceola schoolsAbout 20,000 children in Orange and Osceola counties are ready to start the school year with backpacks full of essential supplies thanks to the efforts of A Gift For Teaching.
‘Something special:’ Orange County students facing hardships shop for free with A Gift For Teaching
Read full article: ‘Something special:’ Orange County students facing hardships shop for free with A Gift For TeachingA Gift For Teaching gave three Orange County students the opportunity to shop for free during its yearly “Grant a Wish” event on Friday.
Walt Disney World’s newest $1M donation to help even more Central Florida nonprofits
Read full article: Walt Disney World’s newest $1M donation to help even more Central Florida nonprofitsWalt Disney World recently surprised 12 non-profits with a $1 million donation, furthering its mission to help the Central Florida community even more.
Hundreds of bookbags delivered to Walker Middle ahead of first day of school
Read full article: Hundreds of bookbags delivered to Walker Middle ahead of first day of schoolWorkers with A Gift For Teaching took out pallets with big boxes full of new bookbags and delivered them to Walker Middle School in Orlando on Tuesday.
News 6 teams up again with A Gift For Teaching. Here’s how to help
Read full article: News 6 teams up again with A Gift For Teaching. Here’s how to helpNews 6 is teaming up again with A Gift For Teaching, Central Florida’s primary provider of free school supplies to teachers and students in Orange and Osceola counties.
‘A heart for students:’ Volunteers wrap up packing thousands of backpacks for Orange, Osceola schools
Read full article: ‘A heart for students:’ Volunteers wrap up packing thousands of backpacks for Orange, Osceola schoolsVolunteers from several sponsors showed up again to continue packing thousands of bookbags for students in need.
A Gift for Teaching: Volunteers help prepare thousands of backpacks for back-to-school event
Read full article: A Gift for Teaching: Volunteers help prepare thousands of backpacks for back-to-school eventMore than 100 volunteers came out on Thursday for A Gift for Teaching’s “The Great Big Backpack Build” event to get students ready for back-to-school in August.
A Gift for Teaching helps 350,000th teacher get school supplies
Read full article: A Gift for Teaching helps 350,000th teacher get school suppliesSince its founding, A Gift for Teaching said they’ve distributed more than $150 million worth of school supplies in more than 300 public schools in Orange and Osceola counties.
Pencil Boy Express back delivering free supplies to Orange County schools after pandemic pause
Read full article: Pencil Boy Express back delivering free supplies to Orange County schools after pandemic pauseA Gift for Teaching’s Pencil Boy’s Express is back on school campuses after being on pause due to COVID-19.
Disney volunteers get results for A Gift For Teaching by collecting thousands of school supplies
Read full article: Disney volunteers get results for A Gift For Teaching by collecting thousands of school suppliesWalt Disney World cast members and "voluntEARS" were making magic at the "A Gift For Teaching" warehouse on Monday.
Annual ‘Backpack Build’ supplies 15,000 bags, school supplies for students in Orange County
Read full article: Annual ‘Backpack Build’ supplies 15,000 bags, school supplies for students in Orange CountyAccording to the National Education Association, teachers spend an average of $500 a year on school supplies out of pocket.
Orange County summer school teachers receive supply kits, surprises from A Gift For Teaching
Read full article: Orange County summer school teachers receive supply kits, surprises from A Gift For TeachingWith summer school enrollment nearly double from previous years, A Gift For Teaching gifted Orange County summer school teachers with supply kits and extra surprises for their dedication this past year.
Funders double A Gift for Teaching backpack supply drive donations
Read full article: Funders double A Gift for Teaching backpack supply drive donationsA Central Florida nonprofit helping students and teachers prepare for the school year ahead will get a big boost with the help of matching funders doubling each donation of backpacks and supplies.
News 6 teams up with A Gift For Teaching for school supplies
Read full article: News 6 teams up with A Gift For Teaching for school suppliesORLANDO, Fla. News 6 is partnering with A Gift For Teaching to provide school supplies to students in need. On Thursday, August 27, volunteers will be on the phone accepting donations from viewers from 4-7:30 p.m.Viewers can donate during that time period or go to agiftforteaching.org/telethon to donate, starting now. Through matching funds, every $1 donated can be turned into $20 worth of school supplies. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the need for supplies is higher than usual.
Non-profit working to help teachers with supplies despite lack of back-to-school drives
Read full article: Non-profit working to help teachers with supplies despite lack of back-to-school drivesInstead of teachers going inside shopping for their own supplies, it organized a curbside pickup to limit contact. The non-profit organization said there has been a 65% reduction in the number of companies running back-to-school supply drives. Drives they depend on to support teachers, many who pay out of pocket for supplies their students need to succeed. She said every dollar donated to the organization, is converted to $10 worth of school supplies distributed throughout the community. News 6 is hosting a phone bank next Aug. 27 between 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to help support A Gift for Teaching.
Great Big Backpack Build underway despite lower donations due to virus
Read full article: Great Big Backpack Build underway despite lower donations due to virusORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Volunteers spent their Thursday morning stuffing backpacks for a great cause. More than 12,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to be distributed to students in underserved areas. Donated school supplies like notebook paper, pencils, and crayons are packed into backpacks to help students in underserved areas across Orange County. Were very grateful.The Great Big Backpack Build is an annual event hosted by A Gift For Teaching. Typically loud and bustling with hundreds of people stuffing backpacks, the event would normally last a day.
‘Pencil Boy Express Osceola’ delivers free school supplies for teachers
Read full article: ‘Pencil Boy Express Osceola’ delivers free school supplies for teachersOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – It was an exciting day for teachers and students at Westside K-8 school on Friday. A Gift For Teaching launched Pencil Boy Express - Osceola n partnership with The Education Foundation – Osceola County and powered by Universal Orlando Foundation. On Friday, the van delivered about 100 boxes full of free school supplies. “There’s many times we don’t have anything and the nice thing is that now we can take advantage of the Pencil Boy Express,” Ulrich explained. The goal this year is to deliver even more supplies with the help of Pencil Boy Express hitting the road with deliveries in Osceola County.
Teachers nominate Central Florida students for A Gift for Teaching store shopping spree
Read full article: Teachers nominate Central Florida students for A Gift for Teaching store shopping spreeORLANDO, Fla. – This year the nonprofit A Gift For Teaching held its 8th annual Grant a Wish shopping spree allowing three Central Florida students a five-minute shopping spree in the school supply store. The nonprofit partners with other community organizations to provide $10,000 in school supplies for every $1 donated. As part of the A Gift for Teaching mission, the organization recently held its 8th annual Grant a Wish shopping spree for three deserving students this year. The Grant a Wish shopping spree's sponsors include Disney, Tupperware Brands, Publix, Salata, Cicis, Ben and Jerry's, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Universal Orlando, Walmart and the Crayola Experience. Anyone who would like to learn how to support A Gift For Teaching can click here.
Students go on shopping spree during A Gift For Teaching’s 8th Annual Grant A Wish event
Read full article: Students go on shopping spree during A Gift For Teaching’s 8th Annual Grant A Wish eventORLANDO, Fla. – Some lucky students are sorting through many shopping carts full of gifts from A Gift For Teaching’s 8th Annual Grant A Wish Event. Out of more than 80 students nominated by their teachers, it came down to three selected for the free shopping spree at A Gift For Teaching’s school supply store. Colonial High teacher Rachel Minnear, who nominated Kevin, said he chose to get items for his family members and peers. A special note: A Gift For Teaching is doubling its gift match for the rest of 2019. Every $1 donation gift now through Dec. 31will count for $20 instead of $10.
Just how important are proper school supplies?
Read full article: Just how important are proper school supplies?Some families barely have enough to feed their children, let alone provide them with school supplies. Because they care about their students' well-being, teachers in Orange County routinely dig into their own wallets to pay for supplies. Teachers and students need specific tools and supplies to preserve our future, help shape young minds and better the community. How to helpWhile helping out students and teachers with the supplies they need for school seems like an uphill battle, there are plenty of ways to pitch in. Last year alone, the WKMG News 6 Telethon raised more than $33,500, allowing the organization to provide local public schools with more than $670,500 in supplies.