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Ms. Zhao from Elk Grove, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breathe Easy: A Dyson Vacuum for a Healthier Classroom

Help me give my students a vacuum cleaner to keep the learning environment clean.

  • $817 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

My students deserve a learning environment that's not only inspiring but also clean and healthy. In our classroom, we frequently engage in hands-on projects that might create mess on the floor.

Currently, we rely on a broom that struggles to pick up even basic debris, let alone allergens or fine particles because it is carpet floor.

This leaves our classroom looking untidy and can even affect students with asthma or allergies. A Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner would allow me to quickly and effectively clean our floors and small corners throughout the day without needing to wait for janitorial services.

Your donation will go directly toward giving us the tools to keep our classroom welcoming and safe. Thank you for supporting our students' health, focus, and well-being!

Ms. Zhao Edward Harris Junior Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Elk Grove, CA 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dyson - V15 Detect Extra Cordless Vacuum with 10 accessories - Yellow/Nickel • Best Buy Education $599.99 1 $599.99

Materials cost

$599.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $54.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$693.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.45

Total project goal

$816.34

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