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Mr. Shinn from Ewa Beach, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Clean Sweep for Change: Support Us with a Vacuum

Help me give my students a vacuum to clean the carpet in the room.

  • $247 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

My Project

A clean classroom helps students focus better. Dust and allergens in carpets can distract them and even make them feel unwell. Your donation towards a good vacuum cleaner will help us keep the classroom air clean and healthy. This means students can concentrate on learning, not on sniffles or itchy eyes, leading to a better learning experience for everyone.

Our goal is simple: to give our 7th and 8th graders a cleaner classroom.

By having a good vacuum cleaner, they can help keep the room free of dust and allergens in the carpet. A cleaner room means fewer distractions like sniffles and itchy eyes, allowing students to focus better on their lessons. This healthier and more comfortable space creates a better learning environment for everyone each day.

Our special Ewa Beach students, who care deeply about their community and show a wonderful spirit of kindness, deserve the best learning environment. Just like keeping our beaches clean protects the ocean they love, having a clean classroom helps them focus and learn better. By providing a clean and healthy space, free from dust and distractions, we empower these bright and community-minded individuals to thrive. It shows them we care about their well-being and are invested in their potential to make a positive impact, just like they care about their community. A clean room is a small but important way to support their growth and learning journey.

Mr. Shinn Ilima Intermediate School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Ewa Beach, HI View local requests

More than half 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

130 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BISSELL - CleanView Allergen Lift-Off Pet Vacuum - Black/ Electric Green • Best Buy Education $169.89 1 $169.89

Materials cost

$169.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.04

Total project goal

$246.96

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