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Mrs. Helms from Charlotte, NC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Too Cool for School

Help me give my students the gift of cool air. We are enjoying days in the mid 80s and will have days in the 90s soon. The fans will help us stay cool so we can stay focused.

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My Project

Help us stay cool and focus on learning! Our school is situated in the beautiful piedmont region of North Carolina. With temperatures rising, the air conditioning often struggles to keep the rooms cool. These fans will allow us to cool down the rooms a tad in order to help our students stay cool and focused on their learning. A cool room helps us to be focused and centered on our learning. We would love to get this project funded by 5/12 in the hopes we have the fans before our end of grade testing begins.

Mrs. Helms Whitewater Academy Grades 3-5

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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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Charlotte, NC 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

75 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HealSmart Oscillating 16″ 3 Adjustable Speed Pedestal Stand Fan for Indoor, Bedroom, Living Room, Home Office & College Dorm Use, 16 Inch, Black • Amazon Business $69.99 4 $279.96

Materials cost

$279.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.29

Total project goal

$395.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $395.29

1 Donor

-$197.63

Donations toward project cost

-$167.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.64

match offer

-$197.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$168.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.65

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 $0.00

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