How we started
DonorsChoose.org grew out of a Bronx high school where teachers experienced first-hand the scarcity of learning materials in our public schools.
Charles Best, then a social studies teacher, sensed that many people would like to help distressed public schools, but were frustrated by a lack of influence over their donations. He created DonorsChoose.org so that individuals could connect directly with classrooms in need.
Since launching in 2000, DonorsChoose.org has empowered more than 200,000 teachers and citizen philanthropists to become change makers.
Our vision is of a nation where students in every community have the resources they need to learn.
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How we ensure integrity
Our team is vigilant about providing end-to-end integrity for each classroom project funded through our site. To that end, we:
- Vet every classroom project request submitted by teachers.
- Process donor transactions using the most secure and trusted technology available.
- Purchase the classroom materials, shipping items directly to the school and alerting the principal when the materials are on their way.
- Provide photos of the project taking place, teacher and student letters, and a cost report showing how every dollar was spent.
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How to find a perfect project
- Get local Use our Location filter to find projects in your state or hometown.
- Get inspired What are you passionate about? The environment? Water color painting? A book you're reading? Narrow projects by subject area, or search for what you care about in the keyword box.
- Get choosy Sort your search results by cost, poverty level, or popularity...whatever matters most to you.
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