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While Central Florida has seen a 1% decrease in its overall student population and number of homeless students in the area, the number of children in the free-and-reduced lunch program has risen by 2%. More children than ever need essential tools (like No. 2 pencils, loose-leaf paper, and crayons) to succeed in school. is committed to providing these students with a head start for achievement by equipping them with school supplies.

As the 2017-2018 school year kicks off, A Gift For Teaching is already hard at work collecting classroom materials and financial donations through its Back-to-School Drive campaign. The goal of Back-to-School Drive is to not only provide for students during the months of August and September, but for the entire year.�� Companies, civic groups, and individuals are getting involved by hosting school supply drives for Orange County teachers’ most-requested items (No. 2 pencils, markers, crayons, pocket folders, and loose-leaf paper) and making financial contributions.

The cornerstone of the Back-to-School Drive campaign is an all-day telethon broadcast on Orlando’s News 6 WKMG on August 17, 2017. Two local foundations, The Bond Foundation and The Joe and Sarah Galloway Foundation, will generously match donations made during the broadcast. Normally, for every $1 donated, A Gift For Teaching can provide up to $10 worth of supplies, but for donations made during the telethon, they’ll be able to provide up to $20!��To make a donation to the telethon, call 1-888-436-6665 or text “AGFT” to 243725 to give (standard text messaging rates apply).”

The Back-to-School Drive runs through September 16^th. You can get involved by running your own supply drive or making a financial donation. Find more information on the A Gift For Teaching website: .��

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