TNG Joins “Central Florida Together We Can” to Support Title I School, Sadler Elementary
At The Nickley Group, we believe in the power of community. We know the impact we can make when we come together for a common cause. Recently, we partnered with XL 106.7’s radio personality, Johnny Magic, and his nonprofit, Baby DJ Foundation. Together, we worked on their new initiative, “Central Florida Together We Can.” The mission of CFTWC is to transform a Title I school into an ‘A’ school. Chiefly, this initiative proves that any school can achieve greatness with community support and funding.
Over Labor Day weekend, our team, led by Johnny Magic, joined a dedicated group of volunteers. We all rolled up our sleeves to give back in a meaningful way. Specifically, we set out to renovate the Teacher’s Lounge at Sadler Elementary, a Title I school in Central Florida. Some of our efforts included painting the walls a fresh, inviting color. We also added trim for a polished look and ripped out the old cabinets to replace them with brand-new ones.
As a result, teachers returned on Tuesday morning to a complete surprise. They found a chic, newly remodeled space that was unrecognizable from the original. The smiles and gasps of joy as they walked in said it all. In fact, some even thought they had entered the wrong room!
Rachel Mott, the Principal of Sadler Elementary, was thrilled with the outcome! “The transformation is absolutely beautiful, and we are beyond grateful for the amazing support and hard work that went into making this happen,” she shared on Instagram. We thank her for her collaboration and her vision in making this project a reality.
Six Central Florida Companies Came Together to Make This Vision a Reality:
- JCQ Services, Inc. installed new cabinets, shelves, granite countertops, a sink, baseboards, and a brand-new TV.
- D’Vine Painting donated paint and painting services to help transform the space.
- Assured Partners added a new coffee bar, curtains, décor, and fully stocked snacks to keep teachers fueled throughout their busy days.
- Gabriela Ortigoni from the Hispanic Economic Foundation generously provided lunch for volunteers. This kept everyone energized and motivated.
- The Staging Company donated furniture. This helped create a comfortable and inviting space for teachers to relax.
- Southeast Steel and The Nickley Group provided two new refrigerators. TNG also contributed painting services, decorations, and snacks.
Of course, the project didn’t stop there. To further support the school, the CFTWC program also donated a U-Haul full of school supplies and new sports equipment. These items came from Sadler Elementary’s Amazon Wishlist. This donation ensured that both students and teachers have the tools they need to succeed.
“The Nickley Group is honored to join Together We Can in making a significant impact on this deserving school,” said Tom Nickley. “Supporting our community is central to TNG’s values. This project resonated with us from the moment Johnny shared it. The teachers and students are truly the heart of our community. They deserve to feel the love and support they bring to all of us.”
To emphasize her gratitude, Sadler Elementary’s Principal, Rachel Mott, echoed this sentiment in an Instagram post:
“A HUGE thank you to our incredible Central Florida Together We Can community for spending their Labor Day weekend at Sadler working on a surprise staffulty lounge makeover! Your dedication to our staffulty and students is a shining example of the power of community partnerships! Together, we are creating a space where our educators can recharge and feel appreciated every day!! Thank you for helping us make a difference!”
To sum up our Labor Day weekend, we truly had a blast and are grateful to be part of this initiative. As can be seen below, this transformation will make a difference for years to come!
As we move forward and continue our work with Sadler Elementary, we’re reminded of the incredible impact we can achieve when Central Florida’s community comes together. This project is just the beginning of “Central Florida Together We Can.” With this in mind, if you or your company has services, supplies, or ideas to contribute, please contact Baby DJ’s Central Florida Together We Can team at Info@BabyDJ.org or visit CentralFloridaTogetherWeCan.com. Together, we can make a difference—one school at a time!