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Mrs. Stark from Rancho Cordova, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Save It For A Not So Rainy Day

Help me give my students two rain barrels to learn about water conservation

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Stark's classroom raised $257

This project is fully funded

My Project

At my middle school, I oversee the "Planet Earth Club," an after school club dedicated to discussing sustainability and environmental issues, organizing field trips, and spearheading our flagship initiative, the school garden. This year, we received a generous donation of garden beds filled with succulents and native California plants. However, facing the challenge of limited access to water lines, we devised a solution: utilizing water barrels to establish irrigation systems.

This endeavor not only fosters hands-on learning but also underscores the importance of rainwater conservation, particularly in the context of California's recurring droughts.

By harnessing rainwater in these water barrels to nourish our garden, we will impart valuable lessons in resource stewardship and environmental responsibility to our students.

Amidst California's pressing environmental concerns, such as droughts, it's imperative to instill a sense of duty and advocacy in the next generation. Educating our future scientists, politicians, and leaders about our planet's challenges equips them to champion meaningful change. Thank you in advance for your donations to this project. Your support doesn’t go unnoticed.

Mrs. Stark W.E. Mitchell Middle 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.

Rancho Cordova, CA View local requests

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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RTS Companies Inc Home Accents 50-Gallon ECO Rain Water Collection Barrel Made with 100% Recycled Plastic Spigot, Black • Amazon Business $85.10 2 $170.20

Materials cost

$170.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$218.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.53

Total project goal

$256.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$256.85

2 Donors

-$128.42

Donations toward project cost

-$109.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.26

match offer

-$128.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$109.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.26

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$0.00

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