Help me give my students a safe space to manage stress, practice mindfulness, and build emotional skills. With calming resources, it will enhance student well-being, focus, and academic success.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
In today’s fast-paced academic world, our students carry heavy burdens—stress, anxiety, and emotions that often go unspoken. I dream of creating a Wellness Center, a space filled with warmth, comfort, and the quiet reassurance that they are not alone. This will be more than just a room; it will be a sanctuary, a place where students can take a deep breath, reset, and find peace amid their daily struggles. Here, they will have the freedom to pause, heal, and regain their strength through mindfulness, self-care, and emotional support.
Our students are brave, resilient, and full of potential.
Every day, they show up, facing challenges with strength and determination. They inspire me with their curiosity, kindness, and the way they lift each other up, even when they are struggling themselves. I want them to know that they are deeply valued, cared for, and never alone. This Wellness Center will be a space where they can find comfort, where their feelings are valid, and where they can learn to care for their mental and emotional well-being in ways that will stay with them for life.
The Wellness Center will be a place of refuge and renewal. It will offer students a chance to step away from the noise, take a breath, and remind themselves that they are strong and capable. Through mindfulness, deep breathing, and self-care activities, they will learn how to navigate their emotions with confidence and grace. This space will encourage them to believe in themselves, find their inner peace, and return to class feeling lighter, stronger, and ready to learn. More than anything, it will remind them that they are seen, heard, and supported—always.
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
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Materials cost
$558.45
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$51.10
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.38
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$647.93
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$114.34
Total project goal
$762.27
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$762.27
8 Donors
-$389.22
Donations toward project cost
-$338.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$50.88
match offer
-$364.22
Match offer toward project cost
-$309.59
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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