Help me give my students Help us celebrate our 2025 seniors on Decision Day by providing them with the tools they need to thrive in college and in their future, including a mini fridge, electric scooter, and more!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lara's classroom raised $848
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
As a college advisor, my team and I are excited to support the hardworking high school seniors we've had the privilege of working with on their college applications, scholarships, and financial aid. This event is for our 2025 Decision Day, where we celebrate the schools, these students will be attending, marking a huge milestone in their lives. Many of these students are first-generation and/or come from low-income backgrounds, making their college journey even more challenging.
These students have shown incredible dedication, and we want to help make their college experience as unique and fulfilling as possible, whether dorming or commuting.
The items we’ve selected—an electric scooter for easy campus navigation, a mini fridge for their dorm, AirPods for a better listening experience, a heated blanket for comfort during late-night study sessions, a portable speaker for relaxation, and an air fryer for quick and healthy meals—are all designed to enhance their everyday college life and support their success. Your generous support will help ease their transition and provide them with the tools and resources they need to thrive, both academically and personally. Your contribution will make a meaningful impact on these future leaders as they embark on their college journey with the confidence and comfort they deserve.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
GoTrax - XR ADVANCE Commuting Electric Scooter w/12mi Max Operating Range 15.5mph Max Speed - Black
• Best Buy Education
$299.99
1
$299.99
Apple - AirPods 4 - White
• Best Buy Education
$129.99
1
$129.99
Insignia - 1.7 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with ENERGY STAR Certification - Black
• Best Buy Education
$83.75
1
$83.75
JBL - Go 4 Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black
• Best Buy Education
$41.60
1
$41.60
CHEFMAN 2 Qt Mini Air Fryer – Digital Space-Saving Compact Air Fryer with Nonstick and Dishwasher Safe Basket, Quick & Easy Meals in Minutes, Features Digital Timer and Shake Reminder – Grey
• Amazon Business
$39.97
1
$39.97
Beautyrest Fleece Electric Blanket Heated Throw Wrap Super Soft Hypoallergenic with Auto Shutoff-3-Setting Controller, 50 x 60 in, Grey
• Amazon Business
$28.33
1
$28.33
Materials cost
$623.63
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$57.06
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.35
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$720.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$127.07
Total project goal
$847.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$847.11
15 Donors
-$595.64
Donations toward project cost
-$528.79
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$66.85
match offer
-$225.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$191.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Lara and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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