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.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Kirwan from Brooklyn, NY is requesting a class trip through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Kirwan is requesting

Adventure to Washington D.C.

Help me give my students a chance to go on a trip they will remember by lowering costs so they all can afford to go!

  • $1,469 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Kirwan for her next project!

Help Mrs. Kirwan

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Kirwan for her next project!

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Students

My students love learning through hands on experiences where they are able to learn at their own pace, share what they know and let their creativity shine through. Some students will not be able to experience this unique opportunity without the funds our school can provide.

This trip will allow them to experience the heart of our country (Washington DC) and explore what helps America beat today.

In the past, students were able to experience things that they would have never seen before. For example, at the Korean War Memorial they had the chance to actually shake hands with War Veterans, and to this day the students talk about how powerful that experience was. While we have previously been able to support students of limited mean with the help of donation, but this year our donations are very limited.

My Project

The trip to D.C. is an overnight trip, which includes one night lodging, night time security, transportation throughout the trip, and 4 meals. Students will be chaperoned by teachers and administration. By doing this, students learn how to be independent for a night and experience skills of responsibility, when not having a parent around them.

This trip is essential to studying United States History in 7th grade.

Students when visiting the nation’s capital will experience the foundation of our nation's republic. When we visit Washington students will visit the Capitol, White House and the Supreme Court building. These buildings are the function of our democracy. Students will understand the balance of powers between the three main branches of government and how each one checks each other. Students will learn about how laws are passed and vetoed. Each branch of government represents the ideals of the balances of power between the three branches of government. These ideals were written and discussed in the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence which tells about the need for no king but for representatives to represent the needs of the people of each state.

We will also visit the African American Museum and understand the needs for freedom and equality that were won over during the Civil War and Civil Rights movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s. The War monuments will allow students to understand the real human sacrifice and dedication to serve our country in times of war. These basic ideals and understandings are studied and discussed in 7th and 8th grade U.S. History.

Mrs. Kirwan PS 84 Jose De Diego Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Kirwan

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

70 students impacted 26donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Kirwan is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Component Company Total
Lodging Maximum Tours $1,200.00

Trip cost

$1,200.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,248.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$220.24

Total project goal

$1,468.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,468.24

25 Donors

-$1,468.24

Donations toward project cost

-$1,248.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$220.24

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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 Mrs. Kirwan and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/adventure-to-washington-dc/3845249/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":70,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Kirwan","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-16741289","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Brooklyn","teachersOnPage":[6142768],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":3845249,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"6142768":{"owner":"Mrs. Kirwan","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[3845249],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6142768_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547052933660","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":19,"teacherChallengeId":21329652,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":6142768,"schoolCounty":"Kings (Brooklyn)","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}