North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children

08/16/2026

Dear Friends:
As families prepare to send their children back to school, so many are struggling. Buying school supplies and backpacks is simply not possible. Their children will start school with even more disadvantages, SHAME, and fall further behind if WE do not step in.

More than ever, so many kids will need the NC Foundation for Public School Children to assure their success in learning. There is nothing more important to a child than a new book bag full of school supplies. A backpack is inspirational and motivational for kids.

Our goal is to help 1,000 children. We have already helped hundreds. These will go to the poorest communities in our state. Also, any school employee may request a filled backpack if they come across a child who does not have what they need.

It takes about $50 for each bag. Will you please sponsor or donate to this project at one of our sponsorship levels? Give here: https://bit.ly/4x311dR

06/17/2026

Teacher Cadet training for teachers new to the program happening this week. These 20 teachers will return to their schools to start growing future teachers! We keep growing!

05/30/2026

North Buncombe High Teacher Cadets sign teaching employment letters of intent before high school graduation. Teacher Cadet is the best solution for growing the North Carolina teacher pipeline. Congratulations to these future teachers!

05/26/2026

Video highlights from our 2026 Champions for Children Gala.
Video by Gabe Aquino and Marcello Aquino (https://triple7creative.com/

https://vimeo.com/1194439510?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

This is "NCFPSC_Gala2026" by NCFPSC on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

Congratulations to past Teacher Cadet State President, Miss Sydney Watson, on being named Winston-Salem/Forsyth Schools’ Beginning Teacher of the Year! We are so proud of you .watsonn!!

05/06/2026

View the 2026 Champions for Children Gala photos and download as you like.

Photo collection by Triple 7 Creative

05/03/2026

Mt. Olive Pickle Company and CEO Bobby Frye honored as the 2026 Champion for Children.

RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children will honor Mt. Olive Pickle Company and C...

04/30/2026

ANNOUNCING: Champions for Children VIRTUAL AUCTION through GalaBid. YOU do not need to be present at May 2nd Gala to participate in our Silent Auction. You can view items and bid right from your cell phone - or your computer! Your bids are anonymous unless you win.

The steps are simple:
1. Go to: https://galabid.com/ncfpscauction
2. View items. Click on an item to learn more about it.
3. Register, if you wish to bid. You are only required to provide your name and email address to bid.
4. If you win an item or more, only then do you provide your payment information: credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Wallet.
5. We will deliver or ship your auction wins to you after the Gala.

BIDDING TIMES: Bidding will take place only on Saturday, May 2, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The auction will close promptly at 8:30 pm.

*Payment transactions are securely processed through Stripe.

04/21/2026

GALA DATE CHANGE: Due to a scheduling miscommunication, the gala has been moved to SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 from May 1.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause. We understand that adjustments like this can be disruptive. If this new date does not work for you, please do not hesitate to let us know. We will gladly refund the cost of any individual tickets purchased. We would appreciate your help in sharing the updated date with your invited guests.

All other details of the evening remain the same. Guests can look forward to a wonderful reception and silent auction from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., followed by the gala program beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Contact:
Marca Jones
[email protected]
704-796-2317