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Mrs. Jones from Indianapolis, IN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hydration & Wellness: Keeping Our Classroom Healthy and Focused

Help me give my students he basic care and support they deserve, starting with something as essential as clean water.

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Mrs. Jones Ben Davis High School
Indianapolis, IN Grades 9-12

My Project

My students need access to clean drinking water to stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn. With your help, we can provide bottled water to ensure every student has what they need to succeed.

My students come to school every day ready to learn, but many of them also face challenges that go beyond academics.

Something as simple as access to water can make a big difference in their comfort, focus, and overall well-being throughout the school day.

In our classroom, students often do not have consistent access to water. Whether they forget to bring a bottle, don’t have one available, or are unable to leave class frequently, hydration becomes a barrier to learning. When students are thirsty, it affects their concentration, energy, and participation.

To support my students, I am requesting a supply of bottled water that will be available in our classroom. This will allow students to stay hydrated without interrupting instruction time. Having water readily accessible creates a more supportive, comfortable, and focused learning environment.

While bottled water may seem like a simple resource, it has a powerful impact. It helps students feel cared for, reduces distractions, and allows them to fully engage in their learning. Additionally, it supports students during long class periods, testing days, and times when access to water fountains may be limited.

Your support will not only provide a basic necessity, but it will also show my students that their needs matter. Knowing that others care about their well-being builds confidence, trust, and a stronger connection to their learning environment.

Your generosity helps meet a basic but essential need for my students. By supporting this project, you are directly contributing to a healthier and more effective learning environment. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

143 students impacted
Mrs. Jones Ben Davis High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Indianapolis, IN View local requests

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

143 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pure Life Purified Water, 16.9 oz., 24 Bottles/Carton (110109) • Quill.com $17.47 10 $174.70

Materials cost

$174.70

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$207.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.59

Total project goal

$243.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$243.91

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$243.91

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