Education Foundation: Red Apple Supplies Drive Hosted by the Health & Human Services Committee

Company: Education Foundation of Palm Beach County 
Speaker: Teresa Dabrowski
Topic: Red Apple Supplies 



About Red Apple Supplies 
Red Apple Supplies - a FREE teacher resource store to equip teachers with essential school supplies for their classrooms. Since opening in 2016, Red Apple Supplies has distributed over $1 million in school supplies to Title I schools. 
2021-2022 Impact: 
- Distributed over $1,400,000 in FREE school supplies to over 52,131 students in Palm Beach County. 
Served 76 Title I Schools with 83% or higher Free and Reduced Lunch Rate. 
- 85% of teachers reported students learned in a more equitable classroom enviroment, because of support received from Red Apple Supplies. 
- Expanded inventory through STEM, Health, Financial Literacy and Digital Inclusion sections due to the generosity of community partners. 
Their Mission: 
The mission of Red Apple Supplies is to serve the educational and creative needs of children in Palm Beach County public schools by providing a means to transfer donated school supplies from businesses, organizations, and individuals free to teachers for use in classrooms throughout the school year. 


We will be collecting school supplies to donate to Red Apple Supplies organized by the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. 


About Teresa Dabrowski: 
Teresa Dabrowski serves as the Chief Engagement Officer for the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County. Her role includes Collaborating with the Palm Beach County businesses and individuals to help create powerful partnerships that improve the quality of public education throughout our community, with a focus on our Red Apple Supplies store. 
Prior to joining the team, Teresa was an educator with over eleven years of teaching experience. She then served as the Heart Walk Director for the American Heart Association and helped to oversee the corporate partnerships, volunteer recruitment and management, and event logistics for the Palm Beach County Heart Walk and CycleNation. Her passion, dedication and commitment to make a difference in our local schools inspire her to continue the momentum and share the mission and value of our public education system. 
Teresa is a graduate from the university of Akron and enjoys spending time with her two little girls. She is also active in the community, teaches indoor cycling and loves to run. 






Health and Human Services
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