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Orlando teachers receive cash donations from nonprofit Mailbox Money

ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Orlando teachers got a great start to the new school year this week.

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A national nonprofit organization, Mailbox Money, donated $6,000 in cash to area school heroes.

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The random act of kindness took place at Ridgewood Park Elementary, where teachers took home the cash for anything they wanted.

Photos: Orlando teachers receive cash donations from nonprofit Mailbox Money

However, some teachers told Channel 9 they plan to put the money right back into their classrooms.

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Mailbox Money takes micro-donations to use for random acts of kindness.

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More information on how to donate can be found here.

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