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Ms. Smith from Jackson, MS is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chill-Thrill: The Ultimate Refrigerator Project

Help me give my students a refridgator to help keep their water and juice cold during the day.

  • 3 donors
  • $299 still needed

expires Nov 23

  • 3 donors
  • $299 still needed
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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

In a bustling classroom environment, a refrigerator serves as an indispensable tool for my students in numerous practical ways. Beyond its traditional use for storing perishable snacks and beverages that students might bring from home, a refrigerator plays a crucial role in fostering a healthy and conducive learning atmosphere. It allows me to provide nutritious snacks or refreshments to students who may arrive at school without a proper breakfast or lunch, ensuring they have the energy to concentrate and participate fully in class activities.

Moreover, a refrigerator encourages positive classroom dynamics by promoting a sharing culture among students and teaching them the values of responsibility and community care through tasks like maintaining cleanliness and organizing shared resources.

Ultimately, having a refrigerator in the classroom not only supports the students' physical well-being but also enhances their overall learning experience by creating a supportive and nurturing environment.

Ms. Smith
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avanti 4.4 Cu. Ft. Refrigerator Black/Stainless Steel (AR4456SS) • Staples $264.94 1 $264.94

Materials cost

$264.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$317.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.02

Total project goal

$373.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $373.48

2 Donors

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $298.48

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