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This will help our students stay on task and activate the creativity part of their brains with the different types of art supplies. 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Our school starts in the early morning at 7:42. Lunch is not until 11:20, and my students get hungry between coming to school and lunch.\r\n\r\nI want my students to focus on classroom lessons and not on their stomachs.\r\n\r\nMost of the snacks are individually wrapped and are in small portions. Snacks include cookies, crackers, chips, mixed fruit treats, mini pops, Rice Krispies, small candies, and Capri-Sun drinks. Most of these snack packs have a variety of flavors and different types of crackers or cookies that students can choose. These 1,300 plus snacks will keep their stomachs full for the remainder of the year. Won't you help my first-graders fuel their brains so they can solve math problems and become confident, fluent readers? 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Many families face daily struggles that are not always visible, and students will learn that hardship can look different for everyone. Through this project, students will come to understand that people who seem “normal” on the outside may still be experiencing significant challenges in meeting their basic needs. By stepping into another person’s shoes, students will begin to see the world through the eyes of others and gain empathy for those whose situations differ from their own.\r\n\r\nStudents will take an active role in collecting donations, assembling care bags, and volunteering to distribute them on a weekly basis. Through these hands-on experiences, they will learn that compassion is best shown through action. By preparing and giving out essential supplies, students will see how small gestures — like a bottle of detergent or a package of cleaning wipes — can bring relief, dignity, and hope to families facing instability. 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For many of my students, safety isn’t just about academics — it’s about health and survival.\r\n\r\nWe have students living with severe allergies that can turn everyday classroom exposure into a medical emergency. Something as simple as shared supplies, unclean desks, or unwashed hands can cause fear, anxiety, or serious reactions. As a Title I school, many families do everything they can, but they are not always able to provide the extra sanitation supplies needed to protect their children at school.\r\n\r\nMy students are thoughtful, hardworking 8th graders preparing for high school and beyond. They deserve a classroom where their health is protected with the same care as their education. For students with allergies, cleanliness is not optional — it is essential.\r\n\r\nBy donating to this project, you are not just providing supplies. You are showing my students that their lives, their health, and their learning matter.\r\nThis project will provide Purell hand sanitizer and Clorox disinfecting wipes so we can maintain a clean, allergy-aware classroom where students can focus on learning instead of worrying about their health. \r\n\r\nWith your support:\r\n-Students will be able to sanitize their hands frequently, especially before and after activities.\r\n-Desks, shared materials, and high-touch surfaces will be cleaned regularly and thoroughly.\r\n-Students with severe allergies will experience less anxiety and feel safer in their learning environment.\r\n-Families will have peace of mind knowing their children are protected during the school day.\r\n\r\nClean classrooms don’t just prevent illness — they create confidence, calm, and readiness to learn. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where every student can breathe easier, feel safer, and focus on becoming their best self.","proposalURL":"project/clean-safe-classrooms-peace-of-mind/9985558/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Brooklyn, NY","id":9985558,"title":"Clean, Safe Classrooms = Peace of Mind","costToComplete":207.92},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9755948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726635023500","schoolName":"Martin Road Elementary School","teacherId":9755948,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Verstreate","numDonors":4,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a classroom where their brains are being fed as well as their stomachs! I love offering fun incentives for when students go above and beyond!!","totalPrice":401.20,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My favorite thing about teaching is how every year brings something new- for them and for me! This year I have a room filled with students that are willing to take risks to learn! I want to continue to reward them for taking these risks, by offering their favorite incentives! They love candy and spicy chips!\r\n\r\nI also know that students are more willing to take risks when they are writing on a non-permanent surface! That’s where the easel comes in! 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These flexible seating options will help make our classroom more fun and inviting!","totalPrice":196.48,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"I am a 5th and 6th grade math teacher at a small school district. For the 2026-2027 school year, I will have 23 students in my classroom at one time. With this comes needing more seating options, so each student has a spot to learn. \r\n\r\nThese stools will provide my students with flexible seating options daily. Currently in my classroom, I have regular chairs, assorted stools, and wobbly stools. We need 8 more stools to provide for 23 students in class at one time. \r\n\r\nSince, I will have up to 23 students in my room at one time, and additional seating options are essential to ensure that every student has a comfortable and effective place to learn. Flexible seating will allow me to better meet the diverse needs of my students and create a classroom environment that supports focus, collaboration, and engagement.\r\n\r\nWhen students are able to choose where and how they sit, they are more motivated to participate. Comfortable seating helps students stay focused during lessons and encourages positive behavior from each of them. Our students and I would be incredibly grateful for this donation to our 5th and 6th grade math classroom. We will appreciate your kindness in providing seats for our students.","proposalURL":"project/5th6th-math-classroom-seating/10000151/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Belfast, NY","id":10000151,"title":"5th/6th Math Classroom Seating","costToComplete":96.48},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8811666_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y351&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736868800385","schoolName":"PS 532 New Bridges","teacherId":8811666,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Lakisha","numDonors":2,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks so they can stay focused, energized, and ready to learn each day. Students are often hungry, and a small snack can help them to concentrate, participate, and feel supported.","totalPrice":261.68,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students will improve focus and attention. When students are hungry, it’s hard for them to concentrate. A snack helps maintain energy levels so they can stay focused during lessons. Snacks also will support brain function providing nutrients the brain needs for memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Engagement also is often increased and students with enough energy are more likely to participate in discussions, collaborate with peers, and complete tasks. Hunger can lead to irritability or frustration. 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I have over 50 middle school dual language students, and I need a bit of support in purchasing a variety of snacks. I plan to include options for students with specific gluten or nut allergies and encourage healthier alternatives as well.\r\n\r\nOftentimes, I find that students save their birthday cards and enjoy telling their friends that today is their special day to receive a treat! \r\n\r\nThis year, although they receive breakfast and lunch for free at our school, many are hungry throughout the day after participating in sports and beyond-the-bell enrichment activities. 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I want to make the absolute most of my small space and accommodate my wide variety of learners. I work with 6th graders who have made the transition from elementary school to a grades 6-12 campus. Over 30% of my class are students with special needs and accommodations. All of my students are new to secondary school, into a learning community that is 4 times as great in population and size as their former learning communities in elementary school. \r\n\r\nOver their holiday break a pipe burst and flooded our classroom, destroying their previous rug, pillows, books, and projects. We are working to rebuild our classroom environment in a new room. I would love to be able to restore their flexible learning space and return a sense of calming coziness to our new classroom. 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Despite cold temperatures, some children arrive wearing only thin sweaters because their families are facing extreme financial hardship and are unable to afford warm outerwear. These students walk to school, wait for buses, and participate in outdoor activities while exposed to the cold.\r\n\r\nWarm clothing is not a luxury, it is a basic necessity. When children are cold, it is difficult for them to focus, participate, and feel safe at school. By providing warm coats, hats, and winter clothing, we can remove a major barrier to learning and help our students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThis project will ensure that our youngest learners stay warm throughout the school day, allowing them to concentrate on reading, math, and building strong academic foundations instead of worrying about the cold. A warm child is a child who can learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour support will make an immediate and meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students and their families. 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I had no idea how impactful it would be to have reliable, shelf-stable food available to help sustain attention, build community, and ease hunger during long block periods.\r\n\r\nMany students try to hide the fact that they are hungry. When food is simply available, no questions asked, it quietly supports students who might not otherwise ask for help or draw attention to themselves.\r\n\r\nThe items in this project are high-school-friendly and intentionally chosen. They range from peppermint candy that can support focus during independent work or reading to applesauce or instant noodles for students who may miss the lunch cart due to a make-up test, tutoring, or a club meeting.\r\n\r\nBy funding this project, you will help make my classroom a more caring, humane, and supportive space, where students can focus on learning because their basic needs are met. 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They are growing adolescents with big appetites.\r\n\r\nMany attend our high school in the morning and either attend additional trade school classes in the afternoon or go to jobs.\r\nThey work to support themselves and to contribute to their families. They attend trade school to get ahead and to prepare for their futures.\r\n\r\nLet's help send them off to their afternoon training and jobs with a bit of care by way of a high-protein snack to help them succeed in their chosen career pathways.\r\n","proposalURL":"project/feed-my-hungry-students/10085263/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Santa Clara, CA","id":10085263,"title":"Feed My Hungry Students","costToComplete":131.81}]
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This will help our students stay on task and activate the creativity part of their brains with the different types of art supplies. The laminator is necessary because we have to laminate everything in the classroom, and unfortunately, ours just decided to die!\r\n\r\nI appreciate you!\r\nGeary Gioia ","proposalURL":"project/help-our-dragons-soar-refill/9810222/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Fulton, NY","id":9810222,"title":"Help Our Dragons Soar Refill","costToComplete":181.69},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp581261_orig.jpg?crop=477,477,x132,y160&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599453840187","schoolName":"Stockdale Elementary School","teacherId":581261,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Kunzler","numDonors":2,"numStudents":27,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students Oreros, Famous Amos, Dole Fruit Bowls, lolipops, crackers, Rice Krispee Treats, Roll-Ups fruit snack, Ritz crackers, strawberry shortbread cookies, potato chips, and Capri-Sun drinks.","totalPrice":555.40,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"I am requesting a variety of small snacks for my students to eat during morning recess. Our school starts in the early morning at 7:42. Lunch is not until 11:20, and my students get hungry between coming to school and lunch.\r\n\r\nI want my students to focus on classroom lessons and not on their stomachs.\r\n\r\nMost of the snacks are individually wrapped and are in small portions. Snacks include cookies, crackers, chips, mixed fruit treats, mini pops, Rice Krispies, small candies, and Capri-Sun drinks. Most of these snack packs have a variety of flavors and different types of crackers or cookies that students can choose. These 1,300 plus snacks will keep their stomachs full for the remainder of the year. Won't you help my first-graders fuel their brains so they can solve math problems and become confident, fluent readers? Thank you for your consideration.","proposalURL":"project/snacks-for-first-grade/9817193/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Bakersfield, CA","id":9817193,"title":"Snacks for First Grade","costToComplete":155.40},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5641517_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533972009008","schoolName":"Arminta Elementary School","teacherId":5641517,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mrs. Garcia","numDonors":10,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students prizes and incentives to reward their behavior and focus throughout the day.","totalPrice":731.79,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"I am very much in need of prizes in my 2nd-grade classroom. Rewarding great behavior is a must for my class this year. They thrive on incentives and need a little reinforcement to stay focused throughout lessons. My class of 20 students is very energetic and talkative. They participate well in class but need help to stay on topic and not get distracted. \r\n\r\nThe students look forward to these incentives weekly and motivate each other to do better in class. My students are extremely intelligent and need reinforcement to stay on task and complete their work. I know they will thrive even more with this project. Again, thank you for your generosity! ","proposalURL":"project/prizes-for-your-week/9824479/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"N. 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For others, earning a small prize becomes a big motivator to stay focused, participate, or manage their emotions.\r\nThese incentives aren’t just “stuff”—they’re part of a bigger system of encouragement, relationship-building, and helping students see the value in making positive choices.\r\nYour support will allow us to continue this important work and ensure that every student feels recognized, supported, and celebrated.","proposalURL":"project/incentives-that-inspire/9842140/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":false,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Springfield, IL","id":9842140,"title":"\"Incentives That Inspire!\"","costToComplete":189.53},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8695302_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x206,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1735831044149","schoolName":"PS 11 Highbridge School","teacherId":8695302,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Nguyen","numDonors":20,"numStudents":300,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students supplies to build care bags for families in need and learn the importance of kindness and community.","totalPrice":2446.87,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"Our project focuses on providing basic essentials such as laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, and other household necessities for families living in temporary housing. Many families face daily struggles that are not always visible, and students will learn that hardship can look different for everyone. Through this project, students will come to understand that people who seem “normal” on the outside may still be experiencing significant challenges in meeting their basic needs. By stepping into another person’s shoes, students will begin to see the world through the eyes of others and gain empathy for those whose situations differ from their own.\r\n\r\nStudents will take an active role in collecting donations, assembling care bags, and volunteering to distribute them on a weekly basis. Through these hands-on experiences, they will learn that compassion is best shown through action. By preparing and giving out essential supplies, students will see how small gestures — like a bottle of detergent or a package of cleaning wipes — can bring relief, dignity, and hope to families facing instability. This experience teaches that alleviating suffering doesn’t always require large resources; sometimes it’s simply about showing up with care, understanding, and kindness.\r\n\r\nTo measure students’ growth in compassion, we will use reflection activities, discussions, and observations throughout the project. Students will share their thoughts on what they’ve learned about empathy and giving through short written reflections or group conversations. Success will also be visible in their actions — as they express greater awareness of others’ needs, volunteer more willingly, and treat others with greater kindness. Feedback from families who receive the care bags will also help students see the real impact of their efforts. Ultimately, this project allows students to learn that compassion means taking meaningful action to help and that caring for others strengthens our entire community.","proposalURL":"project/students-taking-action-learning-compass/9866384/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Bronx, NY","id":9866384,"title":"Students Taking Action: Learning Compassion Through Giving","costToComplete":1506.87},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7182818_orig.jpg?crop=694,694,x0,y0&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697555256323","schoolName":"Alternate Learning Center at Brighton Beach","teacherId":7182818,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Toussaint","numDonors":6,"numStudents":100,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a trauma informed calming space that supports emotional healing, self-control, and positive decision-making.","totalPrice":846.08,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"Our students experience big emotions every day, and for some, those emotions can feel overwhelming. Many of the students we serve are marginalized youth and students who are currently on superintendent suspension. They often need additional social-emotional support to learn how to regulate their emotions in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nWe are creating a Zen Den calming space from scratch. A safe, supportive environment where students can take a break, practice self-regulation, and return to learning with a clearer mind. This space will be used as a proactive alternative to discipline, helping students build lifelong coping skills rather than simply being removed from instruction.\r\n\r\nThe Zen Den will allow students to pause, breathe, and calm their bodies when emotions feel too big. 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For many of my students, safety isn’t just about academics — it’s about health and survival.\r\n\r\nWe have students living with severe allergies that can turn everyday classroom exposure into a medical emergency. Something as simple as shared supplies, unclean desks, or unwashed hands can cause fear, anxiety, or serious reactions. As a Title I school, many families do everything they can, but they are not always able to provide the extra sanitation supplies needed to protect their children at school.\r\n\r\nMy students are thoughtful, hardworking 8th graders preparing for high school and beyond. They deserve a classroom where their health is protected with the same care as their education. For students with allergies, cleanliness is not optional — it is essential.\r\n\r\nBy donating to this project, you are not just providing supplies. You are showing my students that their lives, their health, and their learning matter.\r\nThis project will provide Purell hand sanitizer and Clorox disinfecting wipes so we can maintain a clean, allergy-aware classroom where students can focus on learning instead of worrying about their health. \r\n\r\nWith your support:\r\n-Students will be able to sanitize their hands frequently, especially before and after activities.\r\n-Desks, shared materials, and high-touch surfaces will be cleaned regularly and thoroughly.\r\n-Students with severe allergies will experience less anxiety and feel safer in their learning environment.\r\n-Families will have peace of mind knowing their children are protected during the school day.\r\n\r\nClean classrooms don’t just prevent illness — they create confidence, calm, and readiness to learn. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where every student can breathe easier, feel safer, and focus on becoming their best self.","proposalURL":"project/clean-safe-classrooms-peace-of-mind/9985558/","hasReceivedDonations":false,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":"2X","location":"Brooklyn, NY","id":9985558,"title":"Clean, Safe Classrooms = Peace of Mind","costToComplete":207.92},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9755948_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726635023500","schoolName":"Martin Road Elementary School","teacherId":9755948,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Verstreate","numDonors":4,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students a classroom where their brains are being fed as well as their stomachs! I love offering fun incentives for when students go above and beyond!!","totalPrice":401.20,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"My favorite thing about teaching is how every year brings something new- for them and for me! This year I have a room filled with students that are willing to take risks to learn! I want to continue to reward them for taking these risks, by offering their favorite incentives! They love candy and spicy chips!\r\n\r\nI also know that students are more willing to take risks when they are writing on a non-permanent surface! That’s where the easel comes in! I want to give my student the opportunity to write all of their thoughts out and feel confident doing it!","proposalURL":"project/sugar-spice-everything-nice/9997905/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Lackawanna, NY","id":9997905,"title":"Sugar, Spice, Everything Nice!","costToComplete":126.20},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565113_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717786152316","schoolName":"Belfast Central School","teacherId":9565113,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Wight","numDonors":1,"numStudents":45,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students brand new classroom stools to provide seating for all of my students for the 2026-2027 school year. These flexible seating options will help make our classroom more fun and inviting!","totalPrice":196.48,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"I am a 5th and 6th grade math teacher at a small school district. For the 2026-2027 school year, I will have 23 students in my classroom at one time. With this comes needing more seating options, so each student has a spot to learn. \r\n\r\nThese stools will provide my students with flexible seating options daily. Currently in my classroom, I have regular chairs, assorted stools, and wobbly stools. We need 8 more stools to provide for 23 students in class at one time. \r\n\r\nSince, I will have up to 23 students in my room at one time, and additional seating options are essential to ensure that every student has a comfortable and effective place to learn. Flexible seating will allow me to better meet the diverse needs of my students and create a classroom environment that supports focus, collaboration, and engagement.\r\n\r\nWhen students are able to choose where and how they sit, they are more motivated to participate. Comfortable seating helps students stay focused during lessons and encourages positive behavior from each of them. Our students and I would be incredibly grateful for this donation to our 5th and 6th grade math classroom. We will appreciate your kindness in providing seats for our students.","proposalURL":"project/5th6th-math-classroom-seating/10000151/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Belfast, NY","id":10000151,"title":"5th/6th Math Classroom Seating","costToComplete":96.48},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8811666_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y351&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736868800385","schoolName":"PS 532 New Bridges","teacherId":8811666,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Lakisha","numDonors":2,"numStudents":20,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students snacks so they can stay focused, energized, and ready to learn each day. Students are often hungry, and a small snack can help them to concentrate, participate, and feel supported.","totalPrice":261.68,"povertyLevel":"More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households","essay":"The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students will improve focus and attention. When students are hungry, it’s hard for them to concentrate. A snack helps maintain energy levels so they can stay focused during lessons. Snacks also will support brain function providing nutrients the brain needs for memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Engagement also is often increased and students with enough energy are more likely to participate in discussions, collaborate with peers, and complete tasks. Hunger can lead to irritability or frustration. Snacks help students feel calmer and more ready to participate positively.","proposalURL":"project/fuel-for-learning/10001040/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Brooklyn, NY","id":10001040,"title":"Fuel for Learning","costToComplete":111.68},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6372256_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x100,y244&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589260328004","schoolName":"Florence Nightingale Middle School","teacherId":6372256,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Mr. Liu laoshi 刘老师","numDonors":2,"numStudents":50,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students opportunities to make a difference in a young student's happiness and sense of belonging.","totalPrice":290.79,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"This school year, my goal is to celebrate every student's birthday with a customized birthday card and a special snack. I have over 50 middle school dual language students, and I need a bit of support in purchasing a variety of snacks. I plan to include options for students with specific gluten or nut allergies and encourage healthier alternatives as well.\r\n\r\nOftentimes, I find that students save their birthday cards and enjoy telling their friends that today is their special day to receive a treat! \r\n\r\nThis year, although they receive breakfast and lunch for free at our school, many are hungry throughout the day after participating in sports and beyond-the-bell enrichment activities. These snacks will definitely make for a happier birthday child.","proposalURL":"project/happy-birthday-snacks-for-social-emotion/10016436/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Los Angeles, CA","id":10016436,"title":"Happy Birthday Snacks for Social Emotional Support","costToComplete":187.48},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6015025_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692478641231","schoolName":"Thurgood Marshall Secondary School","teacherId":6015025,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Rozario","numDonors":6,"numStudents":53,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students back their rug and floor cushions for a reading and collaborative space.","totalPrice":1027.06,"povertyLevel":"More than half of students from low‑income households","essay":"Flexible and comfortable seating offers my students an inviting space to work alongside their peers. I want to make the absolute most of my small space and accommodate my wide variety of learners. I work with 6th graders who have made the transition from elementary school to a grades 6-12 campus. Over 30% of my class are students with special needs and accommodations. All of my students are new to secondary school, into a learning community that is 4 times as great in population and size as their former learning communities in elementary school. \r\n\r\nOver their holiday break a pipe burst and flooded our classroom, destroying their previous rug, pillows, books, and projects. We are working to rebuild our classroom environment in a new room. I would love to be able to restore their flexible learning space and return a sense of calming coziness to our new classroom. 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Despite cold temperatures, some children arrive wearing only thin sweaters because their families are facing extreme financial hardship and are unable to afford warm outerwear. These students walk to school, wait for buses, and participate in outdoor activities while exposed to the cold.\r\n\r\nWarm clothing is not a luxury, it is a basic necessity. When children are cold, it is difficult for them to focus, participate, and feel safe at school. By providing warm coats, hats, and winter clothing, we can remove a major barrier to learning and help our students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nThis project will ensure that our youngest learners stay warm throughout the school day, allowing them to concentrate on reading, math, and building strong academic foundations instead of worrying about the cold. A warm child is a child who can learn, grow, and thrive.\r\n\r\nYour support will make an immediate and meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students and their families. Together, we can wrap our children in warmth, dignity, and hope one coat at a time.\r\n","proposalURL":"project/keeping-our-young-learners-warm-and-read/10061226/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Amityville, NY","id":10061226,"title":"Keeping Our Young Learners Warm and Ready to Learn","costToComplete":224.69},{"profilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5131316_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741273180607","schoolName":"Downtown Magnets High School","teacherId":5131316,"hideDetails":false,"teacherName":"Ms. Roe","numDonors":4,"numStudents":130,"fulfillmentTrailer":"Help me give my students reliable access to shelf-stable snacks and emergency nourishment at school.","totalPrice":273.39,"povertyLevel":"Nearly all students from low‑income households","essay":"Last year, donors made it possible to stock my classroom with snacks for the spring semester. I had no idea how impactful it would be to have reliable, shelf-stable food available to help sustain attention, build community, and ease hunger during long block periods.\r\n\r\nMany students try to hide the fact that they are hungry. When food is simply available, no questions asked, it quietly supports students who might not otherwise ask for help or draw attention to themselves.\r\n\r\nThe items in this project are high-school-friendly and intentionally chosen. They range from peppermint candy that can support focus during independent work or reading to applesauce or instant noodles for students who may miss the lunch cart due to a make-up test, tutoring, or a club meeting.\r\n\r\nBy funding this project, you will help make my classroom a more caring, humane, and supportive space, where students can focus on learning because their basic needs are met. 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They are growing adolescents with big appetites.\r\n\r\nMany attend our high school in the morning and either attend additional trade school classes in the afternoon or go to jobs.\r\nThey work to support themselves and to contribute to their families. They attend trade school to get ahead and to prepare for their futures.\r\n\r\nLet's help send them off to their afternoon training and jobs with a bit of care by way of a high-protein snack to help them succeed in their chosen career pathways.\r\n","proposalURL":"project/feed-my-hungry-students/10085263/","hasReceivedDonations":true,"hasBeenFunded":true,"matchMultiplier":null,"location":"Santa Clara, CA","id":10085263,"title":"Feed My Hungry Students","costToComplete":131.81}]