School supplies are pretty magical. Without them, a child’s odds of academic success can disappear. With them, that same child’s odds increase like…well…magic.

At AGFT, we know this because we work with teachers every day, providing them with free school supplies for kids who don’t have them, as well as colorful classroom décor that helps kids feel safe, happy, and ready to learn.

What we do makes a difference. Take it from Anna, a long-time Orange County teacher:

“I know immediately which kids don’t have school supplies because it takes a toll on them emotionally. They’re embarrassed and have a hard time engaging with me or their classmates. That’s why AGFT has been such a blessing. Like every teacher I know, I’ve spent thousands of my own dollars trying to keep my students supplied and my classroom filled with color and warmth. Thanks to AGFT, I see my kids’ faces light up every time they walk into their bright, beautiful classroom, and I know they have the tools they need to soak up the day’s lessons. Thank you, AGFT!”

Did you know that 70% of students in Orange and Osceola counties don’t have necessary school supplies? And teachers are going broke trying to fill that gap. They need A Gift for Teaching, and A Gift For Teaching needs you.

Right now is the perfect time to join our colorful, life-changing mission.

Every dollar we receive until December 31 will be doubled, thanks to generous matching donors. We already maximize every donation, turning $1 into $10 in supplies. But this year-end match means a $50 donation, for example, becomes $1,000 in supplies.

This is a great way to show that you stand with teachers. Because a donation to AGFT gives them the ability to fill their classrooms with color—red pens, blue notebooks, yellow pencils, and bright walls splashed with fun designs that capture kids’ imaginations and ignite their creativity.

Many things go into a great education. But it all starts with a colorful classroom brimming with joy, comfort…and a little magic.