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Ms. Dahl from Homestead, FL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making the STEPS to Independence Cooler

Help me give my students the skills needed to enable them to reach their unique levels of independence. Having a Danby 4.4 Cu.Ft. Mini Fridge in the classroom will make cooking in the classroom a more natural experience.

  • $370 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are 18-22 years old, come from diverse backgrounds, and have autism and intellectual disabilities. They are amazing, thoughtful, and determined. I am inspired by them every day, and they motivate me to do my best.

You may be wondering what makes my students so special.

To begin with, they are the most generous and kind students you will ever meet. They are always eager to lend a hand and contribute to the greater good. They have a "never give up" mindset. Despite obstacles and setbacks, they just keep on trying until they achieve their goal!

My Project

My students are 18-22 years old and have varying levels of autism. Teaching, demonstrating, and practicing are key in my students acquisition of independence. I am beyond thrilled that for the 2021-2022 school year I will have a sink in my classroom. This will greatly increase the number of skills I can teach within my classroom.

The addition of a mini refrigerator would complete the "kitchenette" in my classroom.

My students will plan, shop, prepare and enjoy healthy meals on a weekly basis. Giving my students as many of the tools I can to reach their level of independence within the classroom is the goal of my program.

Ms. Dahl Homestead Senior High School Grades 9-12

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.

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Homestead, FL 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

18 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Danby DAR044A6MDB-6 4.4 Cu.Ft. Mini Fridge, Compact Refrigerator For Bedroom, Living Room, Bar, Dorm, Kitchen, Office, E-Star Rated with Door Lock, Black • Amazon Business $279.99 1 $279.99

Materials cost

$279.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$314.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.45

Total project goal

$369.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $369.64

6 Donors

-$184.81

Donations toward project cost

-$157.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.72

match offer

-$184.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$157.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.72

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 $0.00

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