FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (September 28, 2022) Businesses, community leaders, partners and the public generously came together to have the largest ever impact ever in donating school supplies and funding to students and teachers in Broward County so they could kick off the school year ready for success.
Through its annual School Supply Drive, Broward Education Foundation, the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools, received financial contributions and donations of essential school supplies valued at $625,126, an impressive average of $125,025 per week over the five-week campaign.
“It really took a village to ensure our success,” said Shea Ciriago, CEO of Broward Education Foundation. “With nearly 76% of children in Broward County Public Schools living in poverty, we remain committed to meeting the shifting needs in education and are incredibly grateful for the many community partners and individuals who contributed to this campaign, the most successful in our 40-year history.”
To help equip students and teachers with the necessary tools to thrive during the 2022-23 school year, Broward Education Foundation tapped every available resource from Publix’s Tools for Schools point-of-sale donation program to companies pledging to support the Adopt-A-School program. Office Depot’s nationwide Start Proud! program donated 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies for elementary school students at two Broward County Public Schools. Financial contributions of $10 or more were made through online donations or personal checks, and businesses of all sizes collected and donated truckloads of school supplies to ensure Broward students are equipped for academic success.
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About Broward Education Foundation:
The nonprofit Broward Education Foundation aligns with Broward County Public Schools by providing grants for teachers who develop innovative curriculum that increases student outcomes; vitally needed school supplies for students and teachers in Title I schools; scholarships for qualified high school seniors; and support for programs and initiatives like Debate, TurnAround Arts, STEM and more. Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes nearly $4 million to Broward County schools, serving as the catalyst for educational excellence.
In 2018, and responding to the Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, Broward Education Foundation initiated a GoFundMe, established the official Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund and raised $10.5M for victims’ families, survivors and those impacted. Broward Education Foundation is proven agile, adept and responsive to shifting needs in education and our community. For more information visit Broward Education Foundation, email BEFInfo@browardschools.com , like or follow us on Facebook, Twitter Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Diana Hanford
Pierson Grant Public Relations
dhanford@piersongrant.com
cell 561-309-4136
