Virtual Partner Hall
Virginia PTA’s Partner Hall connects PTA officers with services and products that can help you run your PTA as well as resources to help you advocate for student health, safety, and educational success.
Check back frequently and follow Virginia PTA on Facebook as we continue to add vendors and partners to the Virtual Partner Hall. We know there’s nothing more powerful that being able to make personal connections with the companies that you work with. So, plan to attend Virginia PTA’s Annual Meeting to connect in-person with our partners.
If your business would like to connect with the more than 6,000 volunteers that lead PTAs across the Commonwealth, please contact us.
Invest529 has helped hundreds of thousands of families plan and save for future education expenses through its flexible and convenient tax-advantaged accounts.
Let Invest529 be a resource to your school! Contact us to attend an upcoming event, host an information session for the families at your school, or send materials like brochures.
AIM (Association Insurance Management) supports non-profit, educational associations and organizations by providing high-quality insurance protection at an affordable price. With 30 years of experience, we provide coverage tailored to PTAs, 24-hour support, and educational resources to help our clients avoid risk upfront so they can focus on making a meaningful difference in their communities. Learn more about AIM and our products.
At the Virginia Lottery, we take playing seriously. Fun matters. Excitement matters. And so does the education of Virginia’s youngest residents. It’s the reason we play so enthusiastically. Every time you scratch a ticket or pick your numbers for the big jackpot, you are creating winners in education all over Virginia. Last year, the Lottery contributed more than $779 million to Virginia’s public schools, more than $2.1 million per day. Since 1999, the Virginia Lottery has generated more than $11 billion for Virginia’s public schools. Additionally, we take every opportunity to celebrate all that our teachers do every day to expand the possibilities for Virginia’s future leaders. That’s why we like to go the extra mile for teachers. We do this by sponsoring dozens of professional education organizations, visiting schools with special recognitions and volunteering in classrooms across the state. The Virginia Lottery is a WIN for public education in the Commonwealth!” For more information about how much the lottery has donated to your school, visit the Virginia Lottery’s Giving Back page.
Fun Services of Virginia specializes in providing non-profit and school-based fundraising opportunities like our exclusive Holiday Gift Shop® and Santa’s Secret Shop®, as well as fun-filled entertainment for corporate events. We have over 50 years of experience throughout Virginia, Maryland and the DC area. Learn more about what we offer.
Red Robin supports your community! Fundraisers, catering, student and teacher recognition and more! Contact your local Red Robin to learn more or visit https://www.redrobin.com/community.
MSP Design Group is a Virginia-owned, SWaM Certified branded merch agency with over 36 years of experience serving Virginia schools. As an official vendor for major school districts, our K-12 team delivers high-quality spirit wear, custom apparel, memorabilia, signage, and event gear. We offer managed services like pop-up and online stores, making it easy for your PTA to outfit your school community, manage fundraisers, or manage gifting programs. MSP Design Group understands the needs of educators and is here to help your school shine.
Gertrude Hawk Chocolates has been funding goodness in communities since 1936. Behind every piece of our chocolate is a woman’s dream that became reality. Our humble beginnings in Scranton, PA, where Gertrude Hawk’s small kitchen business supported local churches and groups raise money. Today, we are supporting organizations everywhere by raising money for what matters to them. Our chocolates have helped raise millions for organizations, sports teams, bands, dance academies and more! Get started today with one our easy, chocolate fundraising programs today!
Mabel’s Labels – Mabel’s Labels has been a trusted source for durable, waterproof labels for over 20 years – But did you know they offer a FREE fundraising program too? Raise money for your school by simply spreading the word. No sorting, no hassle, and free shipping straight to parents. Your lost & found shrinks, and your funds grow – It’s a fundraiser that sticks! Visit mabelslabels.com/signmeup to get started today.
Panda in the Community – At Panda, we are committed to building positive and meaningful connections in our communities. We can make true impact together with our programs that support schools and organizations like yours. Look around and find what good fortune awaits!
Raising Cane’s Restaurant – Being actively involved in our communities is a part of who we are and dates back to the early days of Cane’s. We are serving more than craveable chicken finger meals – we are serving our communities. Todd Graves, Raising Cane’s Founder
Adver-Tees / Best Deal on Shirts has been outfitting companies and schools with custom apparel since 1979. We can provide art services for schools to help develop your mascot or other designs you want for PTA, SCA, School Spirit, Teams and Clubs. We can help establish employee uniforms to suit your specific needs with specialty workwear, golf shirts, woven button-down shirts, outerwear, safety apparel, and t-shirts – all imprinted with your logo. Our mission is to help your school and company look like a professional team!
Big Lick Screen Printing LLC is a small to medium screen printing shop located in the thriving, eclectic Wasena area of Roanoke, VA. With low minimum order quantities, we are able to provide your PTA with customized printed spiritwear. Earn 15% of every item sold without the headache of collecting money or distributing orders! We create your spirit store and process and ship all orders. Once the campaign ends, you receive a summary report with your check. No upfront costs to your PTA.
Mad Science of Central Virginia is a leading science enrichment provider. We deliver unique, hands-on science experiences for children through after-school programs, birthday parties, workshops, special events, and summer camps. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!
Bookworm Central founded in 1993, is a children’s book distributor in Manassas, Virginia. Fundraising book fairs – both onsite and online – are our main focus. We work closely with each school to customize their book fair, providing a curated selection that meets their needs. We also offer a wide array of literacy programs to help striving readers develop a love for books and learning.
NextGenTreesUSA ushers in a new generation of fundraising – a nationwide movement to inspire and incentivize school students to offer tree seedlings as a product-based fundraising program, benefiting their schools, their communities, and the earth. NextGenTreesUSA’s green fundraising program for elementary and middle school students has ZERO upfront costs and is designed to provide a ~65% (profit) return on investment, but the real benefit is kids are planting trees! We have a vested interest in leaving this earth a little better for our kids!
Everyone Learns, Everyone Plays! At Focus Sports, youth sports serve as a platform for life’s most valuable lessons. We bring a refreshed approach to athletics by unlocking the true potential of play for all children. Your child will experience fast-paced, inclusive fun that builds focus, confidence, and decision-making skills that extend beyond the game. Visit Focus Sports to join our community!
Girls Who Code is an international nonprofit on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does. Their free and flexible Clubs program empowers teachers, librarians, and community volunteers to spark computer science interest among 3rd-12th graders of all genders. Clubs are completely free and offer fun activities through a flexible curriculum that adapts to your unique needs. Clubs can take place after school, on weekends, or during the summer, and they can be held in-person or entirely online.
Child Safety Kit – American Income Life Insurance – Child safety is paramount today. American Income Life (AIL) in partnership with schools across the U.S. and Canada provide a FREE Child Safe Kit, endorsed by the International Union of Police Associations. This kit enables you to capture and retain vital data to provide to the authorities in the event your child goes missing or is abducted.
Nightlock – provides trusted security solutions for schools, homes, and businesses, offering peace of mind in the face of potential threats. We proudly manufacture innovative, patented products designed to enhance safety and protect what matters most. Over 10,000 schools nationwide use our safety solutions.
CheddarUp is committed to providing easy-to-use tools that help groups collect payments and information so they can save time and do more for their communities.
The Blue Ridge Poison Center at UVA Health and the Virginia Poison Center at VCU Health operate a 24-hour, 7-days a week free hotline for help with suspected poisonings. We also answer non-emergency calls about poisons and poison safety, provide clinical consultation for health care providers, and offer both public and professional education. Between the two centers, we provide services to the entire state of Virginia.
The Laboratory for Forensic Toxicology research at Virginia Commonwealth University evaluates the use of electronic cigarettes to consume drugs other than nicotine and the proliferation of cannabis industry. Their work has supported evidence- and science-based changes in policy and legislation that protects and supports public health and public safety. Learn more about their research and how to engage students, families, and communities.
Virginia Department of Education Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs promotes, supports, and sustains Virginia’s school and child nutrition programs, which play a critical role in food and nutrition security, as well as student wellness and academic achievement. The VDOE Office of School Nutrition Programs is committed to supporting school nutrition programs in the Commonwealth, ensuring that every Virginia child has healthy food options and opportunities for nutrition education. VDOE Office of School Nutrition Programs strives to set the precedent for school nutrition by being purposeful in placing a spotlight on its significance in improving health as well as supporting academic outcomes.
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) is a statewide nonprofit that has served as Virginia’s Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for over 40 years. With funding from the U.S. Department of Education, the federal Rehabilitation Services Administration, and the Virginia Department of Education, PEATC helps families, students, and professionals gain knowledge and advocacy skills to navigate special education and disability services in Virginia.
Drunk driving impacts every American every day.
The statistics are horrifying. The danger is real – and it can wreak life-changing devastation anytime, anywhere, in the blink of an eye. The destruction ripples out, impacting two out of three people in their life time. To learn more about MADD, visit their website.
Safe Routes to School is a movement that aims to encourage and enable students, including those with disabilities, to walk and bike to school by making bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative. Safe Routes To School can be started by almost anyone interested in encouraging kids to walk or bicycle to school, including PTAs, students, school staff and administration, local government, law enforcement, non-profit groups, and advocates.
The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce child gun deaths. Whether you’re a gun owner, or you know someone who owns a gun, there is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, caretakers, and community leaders can follow to help keep their communities safe. Ultimately, you can help prevent kids from accessing firearms by storing them securely, and encouraging others to do the same. Because children deserve to feel safe, no matter where they are.
Here’s how to Be SMART:
S—Secure all guns in your home and vehicle
M—Model responsible behavior around guns
A—Ask about unsecured guns in other homes
R—Recognize the role of guns in suicide
T—Tell your peers to Be SMART
Virginia ABC Education and Prevention’s mission is to eliminate underage and high risk drinking by building the capacity for communities to educate individuals and prevent alcohol misuse. Virginia ABC’s Youth prevention programs include: YADAPP, (a leadership program for high school students to address underage substance use through implementation of strategic plans empowering them to keep their schools alcohol and drug free); Power of Parents (empowers parents of middle and high school students to have ongoing, intentional conversations about the dangers and consequences of underage drinking); and VOSAP (promotes collaboration among state and local agencies, organizations, coalitions and faith communities that address substance abuse prevention).
Virginia Library Association The purpose of the Association is to develop, promote, and improve library and information services, library staff, and the profession of librarianship in order to advance literacy and learning and to ensure access to information in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The mission of Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL) is to be the recognized voice for excellence in Virginia’s school libraries, promoting lifelong learning and academic success of all students.
The Federation of Virginia Food Banks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit state association of food banks affiliated with Feeding America and is the largest hunger-relief network in the state. The Federation supports the seven regional Virginia/Washington DC food banks in building partnerships, securing resources, sharing data, and raising awareness of food insecurity throughout the Commonwealth. Their mission is to grow the collective capacity of Virginia’s food banks and engage partners to end hunger in the Commonwealth.
No Kid Hungry is a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. After 25 years of successfully investing in local nonprofits and helping find the best approaches to eradicating poverty and hunger, Share Our Strength launched No Kid Hungry in 2010. As a child hunger organization, ending childhood hunger is their primary focus, though Share Our Strength continues to invest in and develop other campaigns.
National Center on Improving Literacy (NCIL) is a federally funded national center whose mission is to expand access to, and use of, evidence-based approaches to screen, identify, and teach students with literacy-related disabilities, including dyslexia.
Decoding Dyslexia Virginia is a grassroots movement focused on linking families to resources, support, and educational interventions for dyslexia. Decoding Dyslexia is made up of parents whose children are dyslexic and are committes to raise dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children and inform policy-makers on best practices to identify, remediate and support students with dyslexia in Virginia.
The Dignity Index is an eight-point scale that scores speech along a continuum from contempt to dignity in as unbiased a manner as possible. By focusing on the sound bites, not the people behind them, the Index attempts to stay true to its own animating spirit: that everyone deserves dignity. Our disagreements aren’t causing the divisions in our country; it’s what we do when we disagree. Do we treat the other side with dignity, or do we treat them with contempt? The first brings us together; the second drives us apart.
Check out The Dignity Index and take the Dignity Pledge to educate others about the dividing power of contempt and the unifying power of dignity; use the Dignity Index to guide your internal communications, especially on difficult internal and external issues; and promote dignified speech on social media and external communications.
