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Ms. Murphy from Everett, MA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Playground Protectors

Help me give my students reusable water bottles to stay hydrated and protect the planet

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Murphy's classroom raised $358

This project is fully funded

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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

Dear Generous Donor,I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to share an exciting and important initiative that we are undertaking at our school—a project that focuses on both the health of our students and the health of our planet. As part of our commitment to fostering a sustainable and environmentally responsible school community, we are launching a drive to collect reusable water bottles for every student.

The goal is simple: to ensure that our students stay hydrated throughout the school day, while simultaneously reducing single-use plastic waste.

With your support, we can achieve both objectives and create a lasting impact on the environment.

The Need for Reusable Water Bottles

Every year, millions of single-use plastic bottles are discarded around the world, contributing to the ever-growing plastic waste crisis. These bottles take hundreds of years to break down, posing a significant threat to ecosystems and wildlife. As an educational institution, we feel it is our responsibility to equip our students not only with the knowledge they need to become informed citizens but also with the tools to make a real difference in the world around them.

By providing each student with a reusable water bottle, we can drastically reduce the number of plastic bottles our school uses. Students will be encouraged to bring their own bottles to school and refill them throughout the day, helping to minimize waste while maintaining proper hydration.

Ms. Murphy Albert N Parlin School Grades 6-8

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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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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

125 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 Pieces Sports Water Bottles 20 oz Water Bottles Squeeze in Bulk Reusable Plastic Water Bottles BPA Free Blank Water Bottles for Major Sporting Events Adults • Amazon Business $89.99 3 $269.97

Materials cost

$269.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$304.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.65

Total project goal

$357.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$357.67

1 Donor

-$357.67

Donations toward project cost

-$304.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.65

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$0.00

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