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Mrs. Shikuma from Hilo HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students Through Acts of Kindness

Help me give my students more supplies and materials to expand our coffee cart.

  • 2 donors
  • $1,070 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

In our increasingly interconnected world, teaching compassion is essential. I'm excited to continue our school coffee cart project that will inspire my students to become empathetic, caring individuals. Through this project, we will explore the power of compassion and kindness in making a positive impact in our school community and beyond.

I would like to request more supplies to expand our coffee cart.

We are requesting another keurig, kpods, a bigger toaster oven and more coffee cart supplies. We would like to start serving coffee to our staff and school community more than once a week. We have gotten a lot of compliments and suggestions to open more often.

My students will learn compassion by the integration of the coffee cart project. It will help by incorporating lessons on compassion and empathy into the coffee cart project itself. For example, students could learn about the stories of coffee farmers and the challenges they face in their communities. They could also explore fair trade practices and the importance of supporting ethical sourcing initiatives. My students will learn to act to help those in need by understanding the journey of coffee from bean to cup and the people involved along the way, students can develop a greater sense of empathy and compassion for others. By incorporating these strategies into the coffee cart project for students, you can create a meaningful learning experience that not only teaches them about business and entrepreneurship but also cultivates important values of compassion, empathy, and social responsibility. We plan on measuring our student's success in learning about compassion by seeing how they interact with the school community and demonstrating those skills.

Mrs. Shikuma
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oster Convection Oven, 8-in-1 Countertop Toaster Oven, XL Fits 2 16" Pizzas, Stainless Steel French Door • Amazon Business $206.98 1 $206.98
Keurig K-Elite Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Brushed Silver • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
REVV No Surrender Keurig Single-Serve K-Cup Pods, Dark Roast Coffee, 96 Count (4 Packs of 24) • Amazon Business $61.49 2 $122.98
FDW 48"L×18"W×82"H Wire Shelving Unit Storage Cart Metal Shelf Rolling Utility Cart 2100Lbs Capacity with 6 Tier Casters Adjustable Layer Rack Strong Steel for Restaurant Garage Pantry Kitchen,Black • Amazon Business $106.99 1 $106.99
NYHI 200-Pack 8 oz White Paper Disposable Cups With Lids And Sleeves– Hot/Cold Beverage Drinking Cup for Water, Juice, Coffee or Tea – Ideal for Water Coolers, Party, or Coffee On the Go’ • Amazon Business $47.48 2 $94.96
X-cosrack Coffee Bar Cabinet,3 Tiers Kitchen Coffee Cart with Drawer for The Home, Movable Farmhouse Coffee Station Table on Wheels for Living Room, Entryway, Dining Room, Kitchen • Amazon Business $88.99 1 $88.99
Dalema Waterproof Shelf Cover,600D Heavy Duty Dustproof Storage Wire Rack Covers,Outdoor Shelving Covers for Wire Shelves with Zipper 48''x18''x82'',Black. • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Chicago Metallic Non-Stick Toaster Oven Bakeware Set, 4-Piece, Carbon Steel • Amazon Business $16.29 1 $16.29
TWO-PACK 100% Non-Stick 11" Polytetrafluoroethylene Toaster Oven Liner. Finally, Prevent Spillovers, Gunk & Odors! Great Teflon Liner for Toaster Ovens, Dishwasher Safe, Best Toaster Oven Accessories • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$830.16

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$36.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$909.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$160.44

Total project goal

$1,069.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,069.58

1 Donor

-$454.57

Donations toward project cost

-$454.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$534.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$454.57

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$80.22

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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