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Mrs. Pirone from Youngstown, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Boosting Mental Health

Help me give my students balloons and party supplies to create celebrations and positive experiences in the classroom.

  • $170 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

My Project

Mental health is just as important as physical health, especially for students who face the pressures of school, friendships, and personal challenges. To help support my students’ emotional well-being, I am seeking donations for balloons and party supplies to create celebrations and positive experiences in the classroom.

Small celebrations can make a big difference in a student's day.

Whether it's a birthday, an achievement, or just a chance to bring some joy into the classroom, these moments of positivity can have a lasting impact on a student's mental health. By providing fun decorations and party supplies, we can create an environment where students feel valued, supported, and encouraged.

Your contribution will help create opportunities for my students to experience moments of happiness and relief. By providing these supplies, you are helping to improve their mental health and create a positive, engaging environment in which they can thrive. Your kindness will remind them that they are valued, and it will make their classroom a brighter, more encouraging place to be.

Thank you so much for considering a donation to our project! Your generosity will have a meaningful impact on my students' well-being.

Mrs. Pirone Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

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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

125 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MEHOFOND 7x5ft Black and Gold Class of 2025 Graduation Backdrop Congratulations Graduation Prom Party Decorations Background Congratulations Senior Congrats Grad Banner Decors Photo Booth Props • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Tatuo Carpet Runner Runway Rug 55 GSM Thickness with Carpet Tape for Prom Graduation Wedding Party Outdoor Indoor Hallway Rug(2.46 x 16.4 Feet,Glitter Black) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
16Pack Disposable Plastic Tablecloths and Satin Table Runner Set Black Gold Dot Table Cloth Gold for Graduation Wedding Birthday Baby Shower Anniversary Holiday Party Decorations • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Balloon Weight - Black | 1 Pc. - Perfect for Graduation Parties, Grad Cap, 1 3/4"H x 4"W • Amazon Business $5.98 3 $17.94
KatchOn, XtraLarge Congrats Grad Banner - 72x44 Inch, Graduation Banner | Congratulations Backdrop | Black and Gold We are So Proud of You Backdrop | Graduation Decorations 2025 • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45

Materials cost

$112.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$144.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.42

Total project goal

$169.46

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