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Ms. Hassa from Jersey City, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Birthday Blast-Off!

Help me give my students a fun birthday! Most of my students do not celebrate their birthdays because their parents cannot afford to do so.

  • $524 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

My Project

Most of my students do not get to celebrate their birthdays because their parents cannot afford to do so.

My students deserve to feel special on their birthday.

I like to fill a plastic tumbler with items that they love. For example, mini-stuffed toy animals, squishy toys, a fun drinking straw, bookmark, stickers and a pencil.

My students mean the world to me and I would love to continue to provide this for them another year. I always pay for these items on my own and could use some extra help for next year.

Thank you!

Ms. Hassa Dr C Defuccio Elementary School 39 Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jersey City, NJ 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

65 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Raymond Geddes Miles O'Smiles Tip Topz Number 2 Pencils For Kids With Pencil Toppers (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $24.83 4 $99.32
25 Pack Mini Ocean Animal Plush Toys,Sea Creatures Stuffed Toy for Kid Party Favor,Small Keychain Decoration for Christmas Tree,Goody Bag Fillers,Stocking Stuffers,Easter Eggs Fillers,Dog Cat • Amazon Business $17.97 4 $71.88
US Acrylic Spectrum Unbreakable Plastic 10 ounce Stackable Juice Tumblers in 8 Assorted Colors | Set of 16 Kids Drinking Cups | Reusable, BPA-free, Made in the USA, Top-rack Dishwasher Safe • Amazon Business $14.24 4 $56.96
We Stick Together Vinyl Stickers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 4 $39.96
24 Reusable Ice Cream Straws for Birthday Party Supplies | Party Favors with 2 Cleaning Brush • Amazon Business $9.98 4 $39.92
nobasco Squishies, 28 Pack Mochi Squishy Toys - Kawaii Cat Squishys Slow Rising Animals - Party Favors, Goodie Bag, Birthday Gifts, Mini Squishies Stress Reliever Toy Pack • Amazon Business $8.98 4 $35.92
300 PCS Party Favor for Kids Goodie Bags Stuffers, Prize Box Toys for Kids Classroom Bulk, Small Fidget Toys Pinata Fillers, Treasure Chest for Students Rewards, Carnival Prizes, Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Trend Happy Birthday! Sea Buddies Recognition Awards, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 30 Count • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
FaCraft 30PCS Birthday Certificates for Kids Classroom Happy Birthday Award Certificates Gifts for Students from Teacher Birthday Awards Gifts for Kids Classroom Back to School Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
TREND enterprises, Inc. Happy Birthday Cake Recognition Awards, 30 ct, Multicolor, 8-1/2 X 5-1/2 in (T-81017) • Amazon Business $8.13 1 $8.13
Happy Birthday Cupcakes Bookmark • Teachers' School Supply $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$406.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.77

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$444.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.51

Total project goal

$523.41

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