Help me give my students a water filter and replacement filters for clean water, replacement filters for our air purifier, and healthy snacks to get them through the day.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lavezzo's classroom raised $643
This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach children in one of the most expensive cities in the country. My students come from a variety of economic backgrounds in an increasingly crowded inner-city environment. Our 4th grade classrooms are routinely packed with 33 children, me, and a myriad of specialists who come in and out on a daily basis. Our school is circa 1934, quite small, and not made for this many bodies huddled together. We now have only the top and bottom windows that open resulting in poor ventilation. The plumbing is old, and the water isn't pure. Some students bring bottled water, but many don't have access to these, and often having nothing to eat unless I give them a snack. These kids deserve better.
My Project
Recently my city tested city schools drinking water for lead. The results were shared, and several schools tested positive for unacceptable lead levels. The school district issued filters for those schools whose levels exceeded safety regulations.
But what about the brown yucky water that comes out of our fountains and classrooms?
How long can you let it run before you try and drink it? No level of lead in drinking water is safe for growing children. I need a water filter so my students can drink the water from the tap.
We recently went through a period where our outdoor air was so polluted by smoke that we couldn't go outside. Recently, a generous donor donated an air purifier. However, I also need new filters to keep the air clean.
Lastly, more and more of my students are coming to school without midday snacks. I need healthy snacks to keep them going!
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
Dyson Replacement (TP04/DP04) Pure Cool Sealed Two Stage 360° Filter System, Purple/Teal
• Amazon Business
$70.96
3
$212.88
Healthy Bar Snack Mix - Sweet and Salty Granola Bar Variety Pack - Nature Valley, Kashi, Quaker - 72 Bar Bundle
• Amazon Business
$48.99
3
$146.97
Healthy Snacks and Bars Variety Pack Gift Snack Box - Bulk Sampler (Care Package 56 Count)
• Amazon Business
$35.99
1
$35.99
Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Crackers, Classic Mix, 29 oz, Variety Pack, Box, Snack Packs, Pack Of 30
• Amazon Business
$9.98
3
$29.94
Brita Tap Water Filter System, Water Faucet Filtration System with Filter Change Reminder, Reduces Lead, BPA Free, Fits Standard Faucets Only - Complete, White
• Amazon Business
$25.88
1
$25.88
Brita Standard Water Filter, Standard Replacement Filters for Pitchers and Dispensers, BPA Free - 3 Count
• Amazon Business
$14.52
1
$14.52
Materials cost
$466.18
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$42.66
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$545.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$96.32
Total project goal
$642.15
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$642.15
2 Donors
-$128.43
Donations toward project cost
-$109.17
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$19.26
match offer
-$513.72
Match offer toward project cost
-$436.66
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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