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Ms. Palgon from Jamaica, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mindful Minds: Empowering Student Mental Wellness in South Jamaica

Help me give my students access to resources such as mindfulness tools and emotional supports to improve their well-being. Help me create a safe space for them to have supportive mental health services.

  • $519 goal

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Ms. Palgon has another project! Donate to Creating a Calm Space for Inner City Students to help her classroom.

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My Project

Mindful Minds: Empowering Student Wellness in South Jamaica is dedicated to supporting the mental and emotional well-being of our high school students, many of whom face trauma and complicated family dynamics. We recognize the unique challenges these students encounter and aim to provide essential resources such as flexible seating, calming kits, guided meditation sessions, and social-emotional learning materials. By creating a nurturing environment, we hope to foster resilience, reduce anxiety, and equip students with the skills they need to manage their emotions and navigate their circumstances with confidence. Your support will empower these young minds to grow stronger socially, emotionally, and academically, allowing them to thrive despite their challenges.

Thank you for your consideration.

Ms. Palgon High School for Law Enforcement & Public Safety 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.

More about Ms. Palgon

Jamaica, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

500 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Modern Vinyl Couch - Blue • Kaplan Early Learning Company $269.96 1 $269.96
HABUTWAY Bean Bag Chair 3Ft Luxurious Velvet Ultra Soft Fur with High-Rebound Memory Foam for Adults Plush Lazy Sofa with Fluffy Removable Sponge 3'(Dark Blue) • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
Anger Management Toys - The Calm Ball - Coping Skills Tool, Anxiety Toys for Adults and Kids, Stress Relief Toys for Adults, Teens and Kids, Therapy Toys, Anxiety Relief, Social Emotional Learning • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
The Coping Skills Thumball: The Fun Group Activity for Teaching and Learning How to Cope with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Anger, Stress, Substance Abuse, Negative Thinking, Anger, and more • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Tech Tools Desktop Punching Bag - Suctions to Your Desk, Heavy Duty Stress Relief Boxing Bag, Cool Stuff for Office, White Elephant Gifts for Boss or Coworker • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95

Materials cost

$404.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.81

Total project goal

$518.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $518.72

2 Donors

-$518.72

Donations toward project cost

-$440.91

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.81

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 $0.00

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