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Mrs. Harris from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Donate Fans for Our Gym

Help me give my students by donating fans for our school gym. These fans are essential for keeping the space comfortable during hot school events since we don't have air conditioning

  • $924 goal

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My Project

Step into our gym, and you'll feel the energy pulsating from our students. Their enthusiasm for sports, events, and camaraderie is palpable. Yet, as temperatures rise, so does the need for comfort.

Your support in providing fans for our gym will transform the atmosphere, ensuring that every school event is not only memorable but also comfortable.

From spirited basketball games to exhilarating pep rallies, these fans will create a cool oasis where our students can thrive.

Our project goal is simple: to enhance the student experience by addressing a basic need: comfort. By installing fans in our gym, we aim to create a welcoming environment where students can excel both athletically and academically.

What sets our students apart is their unwavering spirit and determination. Despite the challenges they may face, they approach each day with resilience and a can-do attitude. Your donation of fans will not only provide relief from the heat but also show our students that their well-being matters.

What makes our students truly special is their resilience and determination in the face of challenges. From athletes pushing the boundaries of their physical capabilities to students with limited mobility refusing to let obstacles define them, our students inspire us every day with their strength and courage.

Join us in keeping our students cool and comfortable as they pursue their passions in the gym. Your contribution will make a tangible difference in their lives, ensuring that they can fully enjoy every moment of their school experience.

Mrs. Harris PS 140K 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. Harris

Brooklyn, NY 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

100 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Optimus 18? Stand Fan 3 Speed, Black (93678919M) • Quill.com $123.99 6 $743.94

Materials cost

$743.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$785.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.55

Total project goal

$923.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$923.65

5 Donors

-$457.41

Donations toward project cost

-$396.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.11

match offer

-$457.41

Match offer toward project cost

-$388.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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