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Snacks Please

Help me give my students snacks and drinks to keep them motivated and energized.
Ms. Cruz
Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy•
Washington, DC
  • $821 still needed
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Hygiene Needs

Help me give my students hygiene and laundry supplies to stay clean and healthy.
Ms. Cruz
Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy•
Washington, DC
  • $1,371 still needed
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Sound On

Help me give my students a portable speaker to use for presentations and school sponsored events.
Ms. Cruz
Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy•
Washington, DC
  • $793 still needed
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Food for Thought

Help me give my students snacks and drinks to fight hunger during the school day.
Ms. Cruz
Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy•
Washington, DC
  • $1,869 still needed
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Past projects 31

  • Hygiene Needs

    Funded Sep 13, 2024

    I am more than grateful to support my students in providing them with hygiene items! There are always students in need of seemingly basic items such as food, shelter, hygiene items and much more. Thank you for being a support for my students! I plan on making wellness bags with these items so that my students can take care of their needs. This is only possible due to wonderful partners like you; there is so much love and support on this platform. My students, school and I are immensely appreciative.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cruz

    This classroom project was brought to life by Michael Jordan and The Jordan Brand and 7 other donors.

  • Mental Health Matters

    Funded Aug 12, 2024

    Thank you so much for supporting the mental health needs of my students! I am more than excited to be able to share these items with them, I know they will love the journals, water bottles, tea, etc. mental health is such a crucial element in a student's life. Is is important for us as educators to support students academic as well as mental health needs. I am so appreciative of all the support received; I know there are people that care for the youth. My students undergo so much stress on a daily; we try to support them in whatever way we can. Thank you for all that you do!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cruz

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org Teen Mental Health Initiative.

  • Healthy Kids

    Funded Jun 26, 2024

    Thank you for providing amazing supplies for my students. I know they will make great gifts for those in need of these supplies. There are always supporters in the community that care for the well being of my students. I will be able to create wellness bags for those who need hygiene items such as deodorant and body wash. Thank you for the support received and I am more than appreciate for the ability to support my students with wellness products. My students are sometimes in need of basic hygiene needs and being able to provide for them is a great feeling.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cruz

    This classroom project was brought to life by Michael Jordan and The Jordan Brand and 2 other donors.

  • Snacks for Students

    Funded Jun 21, 2024

    Thank you to the amazing donations received for the snacks for my students! I am so excited to be able to share wonderful treats and drinks so that my students can stay alert and not hungry while they're in school. Snacks make for a great incentive, they are able to take an enjoyable break while they are in school. It may seem like a small gesture, but it can work wonders! Sometimes when they get frustrated, they are able to step away from their classwork and have something to munch on. Thank you for thinking of us and making sure my students have snacks on hand.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cruz

    This classroom project was brought to life by Michael Jordan and The Jordan Brand and one other donor.

  • Chips Please

    Funded Jun 3, 2024

    Thank you for providing for my students, they always enjoy having a snack in the middle of their school day. My students sometimes come to school hungry and a small snack can hold them over until lunch time so they can focus on their classwork. Thank you for the generosity and making my student feel seen by the community. All the support for my wonderful students is always appreciated, they are capable of extraordinary things when their basic needs are met. I am always appreciative for organizations like yours who give back to the community and those in need. Thank you!”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cruz

    This classroom project was brought to life by Michael Jordan and The Jordan Brand and one other donor.

  • Water for my Students

    Funded Mar 25, 2024

    I am more than grateful for the donations received. My students and I are in a building that has been vacant for several years; despite filters being placed for water fountains, students do not feel comfortable drinking the water. My students deserve to have healthy water to drink, this will promote hydration among my students. They are able to take a break and have a bottle of water to recharge before returning back to their work. Thank you for supporting my students and ensuring they feel comfortable drinking water in school.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Cruz

My students come from disadvantaged households with the majority needing additional supports. My students need to feel welcome and motivated! The materials will be placed around the classroom to inspire my students that everything is possible. The whiteboard will be used to write inspirational quotes and to serve as a reference for any important information. My students need to know that there are people in the community, especially in their school that believes in them! The coping skills cards will be used for my students to learn and remember skills they can utilize when feeling triggered, the colored paper will be used for students to create their own motivational art, and inspirational word stickers will be given to students.

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My students come from disadvantaged households with the majority needing additional supports. My students need to feel welcome and motivated! The materials will be placed around the classroom to inspire my students that everything is possible. The whiteboard will be used to write inspirational quotes and to serve as a reference for any important information. My students need to know that there are people in the community, especially in their school that believes in them! The coping skills cards will be used for my students to learn and remember skills they can utilize when feeling triggered, the colored paper will be used for students to create their own motivational art, and inspirational word stickers will be given to students.

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