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Mrs. DiStefano from Chicopee MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Koffee Kindness Kart

My students need a coffee maker and supplies to participate in a weekly "Koffee Kart" program. Students will take orders and deliver cups of happiness to our hard working school staff while practicing social skills.

  • $379 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

I am a school counselor in a low-income, high-poverty school district, with an increasing rate of homeless families accessing support services. More and more, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite this, school is their safe haven. It is a place where they come to learn both academic and soft skills to carry with them in life.

An increasing number of my students have parents/guardians who are incarcerated or in rehab and many experience food insecurity, homelessness, or lack of adequate medical care.

In addition, many carry multiple diagnoses and find a traditional classroom challenging. My hope is to offer options and support for students to achieve goals related to academics, social-emotional learning, self-esteem, and behavior regulation. My students and I thank you.

My Project

This year we will be rolling out some new behavior/academic incentives for our student body. One of the new programs is the "Koffee Kindness Kart". My students need a coffee maker, coffee and other supplies to make this program happen.

Select students will be responsible for maintaining inventory of the Koffee Kindness cart, while others will be responsible for taking orders or delivering cups of happiness (coffee) to school staff.

The goal of this program is to encourage students to use appropriate behavioral and social skills while working on vocational skills in the area of hospitality. Added bonus, school staff will enjoy the interaction with the students and a nice cup of coffee!

Mrs. DiStefano
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Keurig K55/K-Classic Coffee Maker, K-Cup Pod, Single Serve, Programmable, Rhubarb • Amazon Business $107.34 1 $107.34
Disposable Coffee Cups With Lids - 16 oz To Go Coffee Cups (90 Set) With Sleeves and Tight Lids Prevent Leaks. Paper Hot Cup Holds Shape With Hot, Cold Drinks. Insulated to Protect Fingers from Heat! • Amazon Business $28.50 2 $57.00
DecoBros K-cup Storage Drawer Holder for Keurig K-cup Coffee Pods • Amazon Business $16.87 3 $50.61
Dunkin' Donuts Original Blend Coffee for K-cup Pods, Medium Roast, For Keurig Brewers, 60 Count • Amazon Business $27.26 1 $27.26
Keurig Coffee Lovers' Collection Sampler Pack, Single Serve K-Cup Pods, Compatible with all Keurig 1.0/Classic, 2.0 and K-Café Coffee Makers, Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
Mind Reader Coffee Condiment and Accessories Caddy Organizer, Black • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$287.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.83

Total project goal

$378.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$378.84

38 Donors

-$211.33

Donations toward project cost

-$184.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.45

match offer

-$161.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$137.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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Project Activity

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