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!

Mr. Andy from Flushing, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Andy is requesting

Breathing Easy: Clean Air for Creative and Cool Minds

Help me give my students HEPA air purifiers to keep the air in the room cool and clean.

  • $821 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Mr. Andy has another project! Donate to Flying into Kindergarten: A Graduation Gift for Our Pre-K Stars! to help his classroom.

$689 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Mr. Andy

Mr. Andy has another project! Donate to Flying into Kindergarten: A Graduation Gift for Our Pre-K Stars! to help his classroom.

$689 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

In the lively atmosphere of our classroom, the air buzzes with not only the sounds of laughter and learning but also harbors invisible challenges like pollutants and allergens that can hinder the health and focus of our students. We aim to introduce a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifier to our space, which promises to significantly elevate our air quality by removing these harmful particles.

Research shows that indoor air quality plays a crucial role in cognitive functions and overall health.

Within the confines of our classroom, where our youngest explorers spend much of their day, purer air can decrease the occurrences of respiratory issues and allergies, and even bolster attention spans and productivity. A HEPA air purifier stands out as a trusted solution for capturing a substantial percentage of airborne irritants, including dust, pollen, mold spores, and viruses—thereby not just safeguarding our students but also enhancing their alertness and engagement.

Beyond health improvements, a HEPA air purifier will also foster a more inviting learning environment. It aids in maintaining a cooler atmosphere through continuous air circulation and filtration, which is especially crucial during the warm months or in bustling, populated settings. By sustaining clean and refreshing air, we cultivate an environment that is not only healthy but also ideal for creativity and educational growth.

Your support of this project will have a direct and meaningful impact on the everyday experiences of our students. By providing them with cleaner, fresher air, you're not just improving their immediate learning conditions; you're investing in their long-term health and well-being. This enhancement to our classroom represents a lasting commitment to the well-being and potential of every child who enters our doors.

Mr. Andy PS 244 - The Active Learning Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 Mr. Andy

Flushing, 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

430 students impacted 7donors

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 Mr. Andy is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link™ Purifier Heater Fan HP02 • Amazon Business $629.99 1 $629.99
Air Purifier Filter Replacements for Dyson HP01, HP02, DP01 Desk Purifiers, HEPA Filter Compatible with Dyson Desk Purifier, Air Purifier Filter Replacement, Compare to Part # 968125-03, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97

Materials cost

$657.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$697.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.15

Total project goal

$820.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $820.98

4 Donors

-$623.92

Donations toward project cost

-$536.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.59

match offer

-$190.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$161.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.06

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 Mr. Andy and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/breathing-easy-clean-air-for-creative-a/8434998/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":430,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Andy","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1523824930","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"New York City","teachersOnPage":[1529780],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":8434998,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":2,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"1529780":{"owner":"Mr. Andy","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8434998],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1529780_orig.jpg?crop=1178,1178,x45,y459&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742212249326","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":252093,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":689,"proposalURL":"project/flying-into-kindergarten-a-graduation-g/9151404/","proposalTitle":"Flying into Kindergarten: A Graduation Gift for Our Pre-K Stars!","proposalId":9151404},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":1529780,"schoolCounty":"Queens","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}