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Mr. Haussermann from Elmhurst, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Quenching Knowledge: Enhance Library Comfort and Sustainability with Water

Help me give my students a 5-gallon water dispenser to provide convenient access to water. This dispenser will support sustainability by reducing plastic waste, and ensure hydration for students, staff, and visitors during periods of study or work.

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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 Project

Our library serves as a vital hub for learning, providing students with a quiet space to study, access resources, and engage with materials for both academic and personal growth. The addition of a 5-gallon water dispenser will directly enhance the library environment by offering students a convenient and sustainable source of hydration. This simple but impactful change will allow students to focus on their studies without needing to leave the library in search of water, encouraging longer, more productive study sessions.

Our goal for this project is to provide students with a comfortable, well-equipped space that supports both their intellectual and physical well-being.

Hydration is essential for cognitive function, and by having access to water, students can stay refreshed and energized while working through assignments, reading, and conducting research. This project will also align with our sustainability goals by reducing reliance on single-use plastic bottles.

Our students are diverse and dedicated individuals, many of whom spend extended hours in the library to achieve academic success. They come from a range of backgrounds, and for some, the library is their primary space for study and personal development. Ensuring their comfort and providing them with basic needs, such as easy access to drinking water, will help create an environment conducive to learning and growth. By meeting this need, we demonstrate our commitment to supporting their academic and personal achievements.

Mr. Haussermann Newtown 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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Elmhurst, 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frigidaire Enclosed 3 to 5-Gallon Hot & Cold Water Cooler/Dispenser, Black (EFWC498-BLACK) • Quill.com $208.99 1 $208.99

Materials cost

$208.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$242.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.73

Total project goal

$284.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $284.85

3 Donors

-$142.16

Donations toward project cost

-$121.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.87

match offer

-$142.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$120.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.53

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 $0.00

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