6 Different Ways to Donate to Education in Hillsborough County
At Hillsborough Education Foundation, we are committed to bridging the gap in resource accessibility for our local schools. We provide essential support to under-funded and under-supported schools and programs, through the support of donors in our community. It is only through your generous donations that we can significantly impact the lives of students and teachers here in Hillsborough County.
Make a One-Time Donation
Your one-time donation can make a substantial difference in the lives of at-risk students, ensuring they have the resources and supplies needed to succeed. Here are some examples of how your contribution can be used:
- $250: Gives a teacher a classroom grant to engage students in innovative learning.
- $10: Supplies 200 pencils to support students’ learning.
- $50: Provides a student with a backpack filled with essential school supplies.
- $60: Connects a student to internet access for a year and provides a laptop for them to use.
- $100: Supports a teacher with crucial classroom tools and resources.
- $125: Funds resources for our college and career center to help a senior prepare for life after graduation.
Give a Monthly Gift
Choosing to donate to education through monthly giving helps us to provide sustained support for vulnerable students and the highest-need schools in Hillsborough County. These regular donations help bridge financial gaps so that every child has access to a high-quality public education.
Planned Giving
Planned giving allows you to donate to education and make a long-term impact on K-12 public education in your community. Creating an endowment, donor-advised fund, or bequest can provide necessary, ongoing support for educational programs.
Sponsorship
Sponsoring Hillsborough Education Foundation events provides great exposure for your business while supporting public education. Your sponsorship enables a brighter future for students and offers prime visibility for your brand. Review our upcoming events for sponsorship opportunities and benefit from the dual impact of brand promotion and community support.
Donate School Supplies
Around approximately 150,000 students in Hillsborough County Public Schools need educational support. Many children don’t have some of the most basic supplies they need to be ready to learn. By donating school supplies, you can equip students with the essential tools they need to succeed.
The top 20 most-needed supplies include backpacks, binders, colored pencils, composition books, crayons, erasers, glue sticks, highlighters, index cards, markers, various types of paper, pencils, pencil boxes, sharpeners, pens, pocket folders, rulers, scissors, and spiral notebooks.
You can also shop from our Amazon wishlist to ensure students get exactly what they need to learn and thrive. When you choose to donate to a teacher’s classroom, your donations can positively impact a student’s life, an entire classroom, and the future of our community.
Get a ‘Support Education’ License Plate
Be a part of the driving force to support public education in Hillsborough County by purchasing the “Support Education” Florida Specialty License Plate. Every purchase of this plate in Hillsborough County automatically contributes $20 to help assist students and teachers in our community.
Consider Giving Back to Our Students and Teachers Today
Your donations can positively impact a student’s life, an entire classroom, and the future of our community. No matter the type of donation you choose to give, your support is invaluable.
For more information about how to donate to a teacher’s classroom or help supply students with critical resources, look through our Ways to Donate page.