How Your Support Transformed Classrooms in the 2023-2024 School Year

540,173
Essential supplies collected for back-to-school

19,291
Shopping visits by public school teachers

$2.1 Million
Worth of supplies delivered in bulk to schools

$11.3 Million
Total value of resources distributed

“It has helped me with items that I might not be able to provide: things not available at other stores or that I might not be able to afford.”

– College Park Middle School Teacher

Looking back on the 2023-2024 school year, we are filled with gratitude and pride for what we’ve accomplished together.

From empowering teachers with essential supplies to creating brighter futures for students, your support has made a profound difference in our community. This is the incredible impact of our programs, made possible by generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and our passionate partners. THANK YOU!

  • Free Teacher Supply Stores: Welcoming 12,155 teacher shopping visits, essential supplies and classroom resources were distributed throughout the year.
  • Pencil Boy Programs: Pencil Boy Express attracted 1,748 additional visits and Pencil Boy Curbside fulfilled 2,188 online orders for those farthest from the stores.
  • New Teacher Launch Box: Free quarterly supply deliveries to 500 select first-year teachers in 118 schools transformed empty rooms into engaging environments.
  • A Gift for Music: 350+ students received tuition-free string music education through after-school programming, Saturday String ensembles, and camps.
  • School SmARTS: More than $926,490 worth of creative materials and 7 professional development workshops for art teachers were offered at no cost.

The Average Central Florida Classroom in the 2023-2024 School Year

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

58%

students arrived without all the necessary supplies needed for class

WHEN AT HOME

55%

did not have adequate learning supplies to do their school work

BY SECOND SEMESTER

64%

ran out of supplies and were not able to buy replacements

“For the last 25 years, A Gift For Teaching has made sure my students have the supplies they need to be confident and eager learners.”

– ACE Elementary School Teacher

Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

The 2023-2024 also marked our 25th birthday! This quarter-century milestone underscores A Gift for Teaching’s long-standing mission to provide educational resources that empower teachers to inspire future leaders. As we celebrate our achievements and look toward the next 25 years, we remain committed to our vision of a future where every Central Florida student has the tools and experiences to succeed.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word, your involvement ensures that every student has the chance to succeed, regardless of their circumstances.

We can’t wait to see what we accomplish together in the new school year ahead!

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