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Ms. Cabrera from Kapaau, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooling the Way to Success: Enhancing Student Learning Through Refrigeration

Help me give my students a refrigerator to keep their nutrition drinks and medication stored in the health room.

  • $419 goal

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My Project

In our pursuit of providing an optimal learning environment for our students, we are seeking support for a crucial aspect often overlooked – keeping nutritional drinks and medications at an ideal temperature. The impact of maintaining these items in a chilled state extends far beyond mere refreshment; it directly contributes to the physical and mental well-being of our students, fostering an atmosphere conducive to effective learning.

The specific items we are requesting, refrigeration units or coolers, will make a substantial difference in the learning experience of our students.

Properly chilled nutritional drinks and medications play a vital role in supporting cognitive function, ensuring students remain focused, energized, and ready to absorb knowledge throughout the day. By meeting this basic yet fundamental need, we aim to eliminate distractions related to discomfort or compromised health, allowing our students to fully engage in their studies.

Our primary goal with this project is to enhance the overall well-being and academic performance of our students. We believe that a comfortable and supportive environment contributes significantly to a positive learning experience. The implementation of refrigeration units will serve as a practical solution, addressing the health and nutritional needs of our diverse student body.

What makes our students special is their resilience, diversity, and unwavering commitment to their education. Our student population comes from various backgrounds, and many face unique challenges daily. By ensuring access to properly chilled nutritional drinks and medications, we aim to empower our students to overcome any potential obstacles and thrive academically.

The inclusion of refrigeration units in our school will not only meet a basic necessity but also contribute to the holistic development of our students. By supporting this initiative, we are investing in the well-being of our students, acknowledging their individuality, and fostering an environment where learning can flourish.

Ms. Cabrera Kohala High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Kapaau, HI 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

270 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frigidaire - 3.1 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Built-In Freezer - Silver • Best Buy Education $215.83 1 $215.83
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Complete Nutritional Drink Strawberry 8 oz Bottle 24 Ct • Amazon Business $29.56 1 $29.56
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Complete Nutritional Drink Cookies N Crème Flavor 8 oz Bottle 24 Ct • Amazon Business $29.52 1 $29.52
Gatorade G2 Grape 12 Ounce Bottles 2/12 Pack (QUA12203) • Staples $26.43 1 $26.43

Materials cost

$301.34

Vendor shipping charges

$6.61

Sales tax

$13.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$355.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.78

Total project goal

$418.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$418.51

1 Donor

-$355.73

Donations toward project cost

-$355.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$62.78

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$0.00

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