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Mrs. Baniak from Youngstown, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Matters

Help me give my students items to use in the classroom to conduct social-emotional learning and mental health awareness.

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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 snacks, legos, sensory items and other supplies to put in the baskets. The rolling cart and baskets are going to hold and make the supplies needed for these baskets easily accessible.

Mrs. Baniak Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades 9-12

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.

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Youngstown, OH 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

17 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learn Tower Chair Bands for Kids | Pack of 12 Desk Bouncy Disquiet Straps Sensory Quiet Tools for Children Calm & Focus | 1.5mm Thick • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Scotch Brand PRO Thermal Laminator, Never Jam Technology Automatically Prevents Misfed Items,2 Roller System,9 inch (TL906) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
50 Pack of Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets - Wholesale Folders (50 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $26.74 1 $26.74
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $24.52 1 $24.52
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, Low-Odor, Pack of 36, Perfect for Whiteboards, Non-Porous Surfaces & Home Offices • Amazon Business $20.44 1 $20.44
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets - 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
EVERMARKET 4 Pack Push Pop Bubble Sensory Fidget Toys,Rainbow Simple Fidget Toy Pack Bubble Popper Silicone Squeeze Toy Stress Relief Hand Toys Popping Game(Excavator,SUV,Aircraft, Police Car) • Amazon Business $18.91 1 $18.91
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Fantasy Forest Creatures, Woodland Animal Toys Set Transforms from Rabbit to Owl to Squirrel Figures, Gift for 7 Plus Year Old Girls and Boys, 31125 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
EOOUT 24pcs Folders with Pockets, Plastic Pocket Folders Clear Folders with 2 Pockets for Office Students and School, Letter Size, A4 Size, 8 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Veken 3x5 Rug Pad Gripper for Hardwood Floors, Non Slip Rug Pads for Area Rugs, Thick Rug Grippers for Tile Floors, Under Carpet Anti Skid Mat, Keep Your Rugs Safe and in Place • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Mighty Dinosaur Toy, Transforms from T. rex to Triceratops to Pterodactyl Dinosaur Figures, Great Gift for 7-12 Year Old Boys & Girls, 31058 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set, 1lb Green Play Sand, Sandbox Storage, 4 Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
Kinetic Sand Sandbox Set, 1lb Blue Play Sand, Sandbox Storage, 4 Molds and Tools, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
LEGO - Super Mario Yoshis? Egg-cellent Forest Expansion Set 71428 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99
LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Red Dragon 3 in 1 Animal Toy Set 31145 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Veken Rug Gripper Pad for Hardwood Floors, Non Slip Rug Pads for Area Rugs, Thick Rug Grippers for Tile Floors, Under Carpet Anti Skid Mat 2x4, Keep Your Rugs Safe and in Place • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
MaxGear Magnetic Pen Holder, Mesh Pencil Holder for Desk Storage Basket Organizer Marker Holder - Extra Strong Magnets Perfect for Locker Accessories, Refrigerator, Whiteboard, 2 Basket • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Magical Unicorn Toy, Transforms from Unicorn to Seahorse to Peacock, Rainbow Animal Figures, Unicorn Gift for Grandchildren, Girls and Boys, Buildable Toys, 31140 • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25

Materials cost

$386.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$421.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.47

Total project goal

$496.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $496.46

1 Donor

-$496.46

Donations toward project cost

-$421.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.47

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