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Past projects 25

• Cultural Odyssey: Unraveling Afghanistan's Socio-Cultural Tapestry in 'The Kite Runner'

  Funded Sep 19, 2023

  I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution towards the purchase of a class set of "The Kite Runner" books for our high school students. Your support means more than words can convey, and I am truly touched by your willingness to invest in our students' education and enrichment.

  Your donation has not only provided our students with access to a powerful literary work but has also opened the door to meaningful discussions, empathy-building exercises, and profound insights into the human experience. "The Kite Runner" is a masterpiece that resonates deeply with readers of all ages, and I am thrilled that our students will have the opportunity to explore its themes, characters, and messages together.

  Your generosity has made a tangible difference in the lives of our students, sparking their curiosity, expanding their perspectives, and fostering a love for literature that will endure beyond the classroom. As they delve into the pages of "The Kite Runner," I am confident that they will be inspired, challenged, and moved in ways that will shape their understanding of the world around them.

  With sincerest appreciation”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Peterson Family and one other donor.

• Tower Ascent: Icebreaker Challenge for Building the Tallest Structure

  Funded Aug 31, 2023

  Thank you so much for your generosity! The students had such a great time building various structures as they bonded in this ice-breaker activity. Students learned how to work collaboratively in groups and arrive at creative solutions to their problems.

  This activity helped set the tone for the semester. The students were so excited to engage in these activities and were pleased to see that fun activities could be infused in the academic curriculum. Although such activities cannot be done every day, these supplies allowed for interactive achievement, and we are greatly thankful.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

  This classroom project was brought to life by LOFT.

• CRSE Legal Exploration: 12 Angry Men

  Funded Sep 29, 2022

  Thank you so much for your generous donation. We are currently working on our justice unit, and the analysis of this literature has proved very useful. Students have been examining issues on new levels, and have had a myriad of thought-provoking debates.

  Students who were previously apathetic, became highly engaged on the class discussions, which is exactly what I hoped would occur.

  Thank you again for your desire to reach out and assist high school students in Corona, New York and showing that there are people who dearly care about the youth in our city!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

  This classroom project was brought to life by Smarties Candy Company and 2 other donors.

• Exploring (Photo)Journalism

  Funded Jan 26, 2022

  Thank you so much for enhancing our journalism class with this camera. We started an entire photojournalism unit and your donation has helped us out greatly!

  Photographs are so important for the field of journalism, and having a professional camera really helps our newspaper come to life. We have found a myriad of uses for the camera, from the school newspaper to our school yearbook. I have many students who are interested in the field of journalism and journalism, so this grant has really had a positive affect on them.

  Thank you so much!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

  This classroom project was brought to life by Emerson Collective.

• Taking the F Word (Fake) Out of the News

  Funded Nov 9, 2021

  Having the Upfront Magazine has helped my students to view what is happening around the nation and throughout the world. Reviewing these articles has helped to spur debates and additional research by the students. I am so thankful that you were able to provide for this very valuable donation!

  We live in a very shocking world at times where grave injustices occur. The resource you helped to supply allowed the students to see how fortunate we are to live in a nation with so much journalistic freedom. However, they also realized, just how fragile journalistic freedom can be and what happens when leaders, even in the US, go to the phrase "fake news."

  Thank you again for your donation. You certainly have greatly aided the students in my journalism class!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

• Adventures in Journalism

  Funded Oct 21, 2021

  I want to thank you so much for your caring nature. The field of journalism is so important, especially in our current climate. Anything that can help inspire new journalists, is worth the effort.

  Your donation has certainly helped up-and-coming journalists. With your donation, students will continue to explore the field of journalism and understand the importance of unbiased coverage.

  My students are so grateful for your donation and I assure you that your funds were put to good use. Thank you so much!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

  This classroom project was brought to life by Dollar General Literacy Foundation and 3 other donors.

• Creativity Is the Cure

  Funded Dec 30, 2020

  The items you helped to fund have been extremely useful in the classroom! Students have often described being overwhelmed by the pandemic, and the creative supplies you provided have provided them the avenue to deal with their stressors. Students have creatively reacted to works of literature which have enhanced their learning and provided relief.

  Your generosity has really helped my high school students get through a very tough year. I truly offer you my sincerest thanks for your efforts to help the students!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

• Just Mercy: Literature to Inspire Playwriting

  Funded Sep 9, 2020

  My playwriting class focuses on issues dealing with race and overcoming obstacles. Using the text Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption has provided my students with essential information about how our justice system isn't necessarily ideal. Students studied To Kill a Mockingbird in previous years and this new text provided the students with a real-life Atticus Finch who fights for the voiceless in our nation.

  Students must know there are those who fight for the people who on the margins of American society. This passionate account of how our nation thwarts justice has helped inspire my playwrights to create original tales related to race and overcoming obstacles in their inner-city communities. Thank you so much for your generosity!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

  This classroom project was brought to life by Equal Justice Initiative and 4 other donors.

• "Journaling" our Way to Success

  Funded Jun 18, 2020

  Thank you so much for these very valuable journals. Especially during this time, when students are both in school and remote, having a place to take notes and record information is essential. My journalism students have found these journals of particular importance as it provides them with a perfect place to record interviews and their thoughts.

  Some students have just used the journals as a creative diary to write poetry and their own thoughts which help with their mental health. Although the journals are being used in different ways, they have certainly been put to good use. Thank you so much!!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

  This classroom project was brought to life by #GraduateTogether and 2 other donors.

• Nutrition is Needed to Thrive

  Funded Aug 13, 2020

  Thank you so much for your valuable donation. The majority of my students live in the most vulnerable communities which have been ravaged by the pandemic. I have seen my students on line for hour at food drives in order to have the basic nutrition to survive. Hungry students can't be productive students so having a little extra food around the house can make a huge difference.

  My students have been so grateful for these donations. Although continued outreach is still needed, your generosity certainly made a big difference.

  Thank you so much for your help!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Silver

  This classroom project was brought to life by Kleenex Brand and one other donor.