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Ms. Cruz from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Air

Help me give my students an aid filter and plug ins to create a clean and welcome space

  • $480 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students and I are in an older school building in the city and fresh air seemingly hard to come by. It would be wonderful to give my students a space with clean, fresh air, and welcoming scents.

It would be amazing to have an air filter in the classroom and plug-ins so that our students are able to breathe in healthy air.

Our building does not have central AC, usually if we want fresh air we crack open a window, but since we are in the city, we do receive a lot of pollutants. An air filter can help this issue we have at school.

Ms. Cruz Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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 a third 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

HBCU Alum 200 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEVOIT Air Purifier for Home Bedroom, Smart WiFi Alexa Control, Covers up to 916 Sq.Foot, 3 in 1 Filter for Allergies, Pollutants, Smoke, Dust, 27dB Quiet, Core 200S-P, White • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Air Freshener Refill, Clean Linen, 0.67 Fl. Oz., 10/Pack (353726) • Quill.com $26.99 3 $80.97
Glade PlugIns Refills Air Freshener, Scented and Essential Oils for Home and Bathroom, Cotton Cloud Dream, 1.34 Oz, 2 Count • Amazon Business $9.83 5 $49.15
Glade PlugIns Scented Oil Refill, Cashmere Woods, 0.67 Fl. Oz., 7/Pack (350769) • Quill.com $20.69 2 $41.38

Materials cost

$351.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.97

Total project goal

$479.81

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