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Mr. Bossard from Youngstown, OH is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Matters

Help me give my students items to help us create a mental health group at school.

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My Project

Poor mental health in adolescence is more than feeling blue. It can impact many areas of a teen’s life. Youth with poor mental health may struggle with school and grades, decision making, and their health. Mental health problems in youth often go hand-in-hand with other health and behavioral risks like increased risk of drug use, experiencing violence, and higher risk sexual behaviors that can lead to HIV, STDs, and unintended pregnancy.

Because many health behaviors and habits are established in adolescence that will carry over into adult years, it is very important to help youth develop good mental health.

For our project, we would like to create care baskets for students who are having a hard time. Our students have formed a group of kids who want to help other kids. They will identify students who are having a hard time, whether that be physically or mentally. They will create care baskets using the items requested in this project in hopes to let them know they are not alone, someone cares, and to never give up. To do this we have requested a new chair, Kleenex, and other supplies to put in the baskets.

Mr. Bossard Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 9-12

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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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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

84 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
COLAMY High Back Executive Office Chair- Ergonomic Home Computer Desk Leather Chair with Padded Flip-up Arms, Adjustable Tilt Lock, Swivel Rolling Chair for Adult Working Study-Black • Amazon Business $145.80 1 $145.80
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 72 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
Shuttle Art Black Gel Pens, 70 Pack Retractable Medium Point Rollerball Gel Ink Pens Smooth Writing with Comfortable Grip for Office School Home Work • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Household Essentials, 75 Count, Pack of 3 (Package May Vary) • Amazon Business $11.89 2 $23.78
Teacher Created Resources Travel the Map Calendar Bulletin Board Set • Amazon Business $22.03 1 $22.03
SHARPIE Tank Style Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, 36 Count • Amazon Business $10.51 2 $21.02
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Cube Boxes, 80 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Starburst Original Fruit Chews Candy, 2 Pounds Bulk - Approx. 200 Assorted Individually Wrapped Pieces • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Teacher Created Resources Travel The Map Straight Rolled Border Trim - 50ft - Decorate Bulletin Boards, Walls, Desks, Windows, Doors, Lockers, Schools, Classrooms, Homeschool & Offices • Amazon Business $8.21 2 $16.42
Nipogear 3 Gallons Efficient Trash Can Wastebasket, Fits Under Desk, Kitchen, Home, Office (Black, 3 Gallons) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 76.2 mm x 76.2 mm, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Supernova Neons, Bright Colors, Recyclable • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Hard Candy Bulk Bag, 5 lb • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
Kleenex Lotion Facial Tissues with Coconut Oil, 3 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues Per Box, 3-Ply • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$376.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$411.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.70

Total project goal

$484.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $484.64

1 Donor

-$484.64

Donations toward project cost

-$411.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.70

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 $0.00

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