You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Jersey City Public School District

  • $1,516,730raised
  • 2,368projects fully funded
  • 7,634donors
  • 48schools funded
  • 45%of funding from individuals out of state
District Partner
The Jersey City Public School District (JCPS) is a comprehensive educational system that provides a full range of educational services to a very diverse student population from preschool through the 12th grade. The District’s mission is to educate for greatness by developing a vision of doing what is best for all student and making them academically competitive in a global society through enrichment, acceleration, resources and support. The JCPS serves the children of Jersey City, in Hudson County. The City is the second-most populous city in the State with a population of 265,549 according to the 2018 Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, an increase of 9.4% from the 2010 Census, ranking the City as the 78th most populous in the nation. Jersey City is connected to lower Manhattan by the Holland Tunnel, PATH, and major highways Port Newark and Newark International Airport. Redevelopment of Jersey City is a center for banking, finance, and artists. At the same time, not all areas of the city have the same level of revitalization.

The district enrolls 27,000 students who identify themselves as, 27% African American, 38% Latino American, 18% Asian American, 14% Caucasians, and 3% as others. 14% of our student body is coded as students with a disability, 13% are English Language Learners, Seventy-eight (78)% of our students are eligible for Free or Reduced meals. We build on our students’ strengths and diversity by providing a rigorous, academic research based curriculum in a nurturing environment meeting the social-emotional needs of all students
Become a district partner

Middle of the Year Catchup

Help me give my students with some middle of the year supplies to help us get through flu season!
Ms. Perez
Jersey City Community Charter School - Middle•
Jersey City, NJ
  • 1 donor so far
  • $209 still needed

Sturdy Headphones Needed

Help me give my students sturdy headphones for the classroom as they are essential for helping students master phonics and foundational math skills through individualized learning programs.
Ms. Kenyon
Christa McAuliffe School 28•
Jersey City, NJ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $199 still needed

Classroom Essentials to Learning!

Help me give my students graphic novels, post its, stress balls, snacks, floor mats for reading and basic classroom essentials.
Mrs. Jessica A. Sanchez
Joseph Brensinger Elementary School 17•
Jersey City, NJ
  • 6 donors so far
  • $440 still needed

Essential Classroom Needs for Autistic Students

Help me give my students a laminating machine, resources from TPT, headphones, wiggle cushions, and other items for classroom use.
Mrs. Pollio
William Dickinson High School•
Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 donors so far
  • $623 still needed

Enhancing Inclusion: Empowering Students Through Essential Learning Resources

Help me give my students items such as headphones, mice, and graphic novels to support small-group instruction.
Mrs. Allbright
Whitney M Young Junior Elementary School 15•
Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 donors so far
  • $442 still needed

Creating a Classroom for Collaboration and Creativity

Help me give my students a functional and efficient learning environment where they can thrive.
Mrs. Occhipinti
Dr Michael Conti Elementary School 5•
Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 donors so far
  • $215 still needed

Go on Write on the Furniture! Work Spaces for all.

Help me give my students the Correll 48' Clover-Shaped Activity Table to enhance work spaces to help build math skills and complete collaborative projects.
Ms. Pugh
James Murray Elementary School 38•
Jersey City, NJ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $743 still needed

Printmaking Art Class

Help me give my students a great safe and fun art class and competition.
Ms. Sanders
Henry Snyder High School•
Jersey City, NJ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $771 still needed

Level Up Learning: Transforming Education Through eSports

Help me give my students the opportunity to engage in eSports by donating a Nintendo Switch system, ensuring that our club members have the tools they need to compete at their best.
Ms. Cheatham
Ezra Nolan Middle School 40•
Jersey City, NJ
  • 2 donors so far
  • $1,061 still needed

Help Give My Students Flexible Seating Options to Enhance Learning

Help me give my students alternative seating options to help them be more attentive in class.
Ms. Trivisonno
Franklin L Williams Middle School 7•
Jersey City, NJ
  • 4 donors so far
  • $585 still needed
  • 6 days left!