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Ms. Covan from Youngstown, OH is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mind Matters: Students Address Mental Health in Our Community

Help me give my students items to allow them to become mental health advocates within the community.

  • 1 donor
  • $477 goal

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My Project

In our community, many students face challenges related to mental health, whether it be anxiety, depression, or stress related to school and life circumstances. Unfortunately, many of them don't know where to turn for help or how to express their feelings. To combat this, we aim to empower our middle school students to become mental health advocates within the community by creating a service project that addresses these issues head-on.

Mental health issues are often misunderstood or ignored, especially in younger populations.

By involving middle school students in a service project that addresses mental health, we are not only empowering them to take an active role in their own well-being but also educating and fostering a culture of support within our community. This initiative will provide students with skills that promote resilience, self-awareness, and empathy, ultimately creating a stronger, more informed, and compassionate community.

This project will provide middle school students with a sense of purpose as they take action on an important societal issue, while also creating a ripple effect that helps to improve mental health awareness in the broader community. Through their efforts, they will be able to break down barriers to mental health discussions, reduce stigma, and offer tangible support to those in need. We are requesting multiple mental health items.

Ms. Covan Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn 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.

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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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Boxer Gifts Calma Llama Stress Relief Toy | Unique Stress Balls for Adults & Teenagers - Animal Squishy Fidget Toys for Anxiety - Cool Desk Accessories | Cute Stocking Stuffer Llama Gifts • Amazon Business $13.99 5 $69.95
In Your Feels: A Journal to Explore Your Emotions • Amazon Business $16.20 4 $64.80
PerKoop 48 Pcs Inspirational Gifts Bulk Motivational Notepads Ballpoint Pens Keychains Set Classic Notebook Journal Lined for Teachers School Office Party Favor Supplies • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Ecation 48 Sets St. Patrick's Day Bracelet Gifts Bulk for Women 4 Styles Lucky Clover Shamrock Wish Bracelets with Card St Patricks Day Gifts irish party favors • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
550pcs Ferrite Putty, Fidget Toys, Fidget Toys Adults, Desk Fidgets Toys for Office Stress/Anxiety Relief ,Adults Gifts • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
ban.do Women's Write On Graphite Pencil Set of 10, Compliments • Amazon Business $10.00 3 $30.00
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Mochi Squishy Toys 100-Pack，Party Favors for Kids 4-8-12，Bulk Fidget Toys Treasure Box Toys for Classroom Prizes,Easter Egg Fillers Birthday Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Caught Being Good Coins - Bulk Set of 144 Tokens - Classroom Behavior Incentives and Teacher Handout Rewards • Amazon Business $8.67 1 $8.67
What If Everybody Did That? • Amazon Business $5.85 1 $5.85

Materials cost

$369.61

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$405.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.50

Total project goal

$476.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $476.65

1 Donor

-$476.65

Donations toward project cost

-$405.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.50

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