September 29, 2022

Broward Education Foundation Collects More Than $625,000 in Supplies and Donations for Students and Teachers in Broward County Public Schools

Broward Education Foundation

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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