Dear APS Colleagues:

It's that time of year where Atlanta Public School employees can choose to support APS! Your participation in the 2025 APS Gives Hope Charitable Campaign will directly strengthen classrooms, uplift educators, and provide life-changing opportunities for students across our district.

Atlanta Public Schools proudly continues its partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta (UWGA) to ensure a caring culture of legacy, learning, and leadership, where every student graduates ready for college, career, and life. Through their Child Well-Being Movement, UWGA has been an unrelenting advocate for a city where all families, students, and communities thrive.

Please join me and participate in the APS Gives Hope campaign, This year's campaign will officially launch on November 10th, 2025, and run through November 21, 2025.

By choosing to support Atlanta Partners For Education you have the option to donate via payroll deduction upon renewing your benefits. Your funds will go directly to APS students, teachers, and schools.

About Atlanta Partners for Education (APFE):
APFE is our official 501 (c) (3) foundation dedicated to supporting APS students. APFE builds vital connections between schools and the broader community by mobilizing businesses, organizations, and individuals to invest directly in student success. Contributions fund innovative classroom programs, student scholarships, teacher recognition, and vital resources that close opportunity gaps. By supporting APFE, you are directly helping ensure every APS student has the tools, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Beginning November 10th, 2025 you can make your tax-deductible pledge. Together, we can continue building a stronger foundation for our students, teachers, and schools.

With gratitude,

Dr. Bryan Johnson
Superintendent
Atlanta Public Schools