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

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Expanding Project Search Skills!

Help me give my students opportunities to learn real life wait staff/server experiences.

  • $606 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

My Project

During our Project SEARCH summer boot camp, externs will take charge of a coffee and tea cart for our faculty and staff, providing them with a unique opportunity to enhance their social skills, manage money, follow directions, and develop essential soft skills needed to successfully run a small business.

Through hands-on engagement in waitstaff and server tasks, externs will gain real-world experience that prepares them for future careers.

A key focus will be on mastering the art of taking orders and delivering a variety of beverages—whether iced, blended, or hot—ensuring our staff enjoys a delightful coffee experience. With the introduction of an ice maker and an array of flavoring options, our students will elevate their skillset by learning how to operate a blender, craft unique coffee blends, and expand our enticing coffee menu. By mastering these skills, they will unlock exciting job opportunities as waitstaff or servers within our community, bridging their education and future employment.

Mrs. Kaichi Waipahu High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

6 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nespresso, Vertuo Line, Bianco Variety Pack, 30 Count Coffee Pods • Amazon Business $35.50 3 $106.50
Nespresso Capsules Vertuo, Barista Flavored Pack, Medium Roast Coffee, 30 Count Coffee Pods, Brews 7.8oz. • Amazon Business $39.00 2 $78.00
Vertuoline Vertuo Compatible Discovery Sampler Coffee, and Gran Lungo for a total of 36 Capsules Pods BULK • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Nespresso Capsules Vertuo, Melozio Decaffeinato, Medium Roast Espresso, 30-Count Coffee Pods, Brews 7.8 oz. • Amazon Business $40.50 1 $40.50
Nespresso Capsules Vertuo, Variety Pack, Medium and Dark Roast Coffee, 30 Count Coffee Pods, Brews 7.8 oz. • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Nespresso Capsules Vertuo, Rich Chocolate, Mild Roast Coffee, 30-Count Coffee Pods, Brews 7.8 oz • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
Discovery Sampler Coffee & Espresso Capsules Pods Variety Mix Pack (18, Assorted Flavors Capsule Pods) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Nespresso Capsules Vertuo, Double Espresso Chiaro, Medium Roast Espresso Coffee, 30-Count Coffee Pods, Brews 2.7oz. • Amazon Business $37.50 1 $37.50
DecoBrothers Crystal Tempered Glass Vertuo Pod Holder Drawer, 24 Large or 48 Small Nespresso Capsule Organizer • Amazon Business $29.97 1 $29.97

Materials cost

$457.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$514.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.78

Total project goal

$605.22

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