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Mrs. Newman from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cafe 108

Help me give my students the opportunity to run a school coffee cart. They will develop responsibility, social skills, and vocational skills.

  • $271 goal

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My Students

My students are an exciting group of middle school kids who have autism. We are a very diverse classroom in an urban setting with limited resources. We believe autism is just another way of learning and processing the world around us. My students are in grades 6 to 8.

My students are eager to learn and explore the world around them.

Our goal is to be functional members of our school community and society. We are always involved in activities around the school. Sometimes processing the stimuli around us becomes challenging. However, once we are given the opportunities to engage in sensory-enticing activities we are able to express ourselves more easily.

My Project

If my students were given these materials, then they would be able to run their very own coffee cart. They will be able to develop their social skills by greeting their customers and completing the transactions appropriately. Also, will learn how to properly make coffee and tea. In addition, they will learn how to do inventory, count money, and budget.

This project will be to allow my students to play a vital part in our school community.

They will increase the overall school morale throughout the building. Also, they will take ownership of their store. Eventually, they will run the entire operation independently. Please make Cafe 108 a reality!

Mrs. Newman Grover Washington Junior Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Newman

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

8 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ninja 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker with Classic and Rich Brews, 60 oz. Water Reservoir, and Thermal Flavor Extraction (CE201), Black/Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
MaxWorks 80774 3-Shelf Utility Plastic Cart with Wheels-225 Lbs Maximum Capacity • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Mind Reader 14 Compartment 3 Tier Large Breakroom Coffee Condiment Organizer, Black • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
AmazonBasics Stainless Steel Portable Electric Hot Water Kettle - 1 Liter, Silver • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$196.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$229.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.57

Total project goal

$270.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$270.48

5 Donors

-$218.13

Donations toward project cost

-$195.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.22

Matching donations from our partners

-$40.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

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$0.00

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