THE FOUNDATION | September 2025

A Night of Impact, presented by Orlando Health, is quickly approaching! Join us on Saturday, October 18th at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary for an unforgettable evening that gives guests the red-carpet treatment while raising vital funds for Seminole County Public Schools. This incredible night will feature an exciting auction, dinner, and an inside look at the life-changing programs your support makes possible.

The need to help our students and be a resource to our teachers is stronger than ever as costs for school supplies and basic essentials are on the rise. Proceeds from this event go directly toward helping students in need, enhancing career/tech education programs, providing teacher grants, and providing mentoring to ensure that every student has the tools they need to succeed.

Click here to secure your spot today! Seats and sponsorships will close on October 1st and you won't want to miss out on this opportunity to support our students and teachers!

Can't attend? Consider supporting our students by making a donation!

Our Tools 4 Seminole Schools' Annual Supply Drive has come to a close and we want to thank all our amazing business partners and community members! We were blown away by all your support. We had school supplies donated through drives, companies come in for volunteer days, and many generous individuals donated through our virtual site. Because of you, our store was stocked and ready to welcome teachers for the fall semester!

"Thank you so much for helping me and my students be successful year after year. I am so glad to not have to spend any money on basic classroom supplies! When families seem like they might be struggling,

I can confidently say that they don't need to worry about any supplies,

I have it all!" - T4SS Teacher Shopper

Thank you Duke Energy for fueling futures with a $40,000 grant for two of our programs during the 2025-2026 school year: Take Stock in Children and Grants for Great Ideas.

Through this funding, Duke Energy is helping low-income, at-risk youth break the cycle of poverty with mentoring, college and career planning, and exposure to high-demand careers. The grant also empowers K-12 teachers to bring hands-on, innovative projects into their classrooms - especially at high-need schools.

Duke Energy has been a longstanding partner of the Foundation, not only through grants and sponsorships, but also through employee volunteerism as mentors and Foundation community members. Thank you for your support!

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Thanks to a $50,000 grant from Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) our Take Stock in Children program will have even more opportunities to support students throughout the school year. From mentors, college readiness workshops, SAT prep, and more, this program is working year round to ensure that these low-income, first-generation college students will be well equipped to enter college and succeed in life.

This grant is part of OMYF's $1.6 million commitment to Central Florida nonprofits, supporting 18 organizations that empower youth across the region. Each organization was honored with a surprise visit along with a special bronze basketball keepsake and check presentation.

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