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Mrs. Ganino from Bridgeport, CT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Season of Giving: Share the Joy W/Our Winter Giving Tree

Help me give my students a happier holiday season. These items will support our annual Holiday Giving Tree that provides at-risk, in-need, students and their families with holiday cheer through generous donations from our school staff.

  • $1,311 goal

This project expired on December 8, 2024.

This project expired on December 8, 2024.

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

During the holiday season, many students and their families face challenges that make it difficult to experience the warmth and joy that this time of year can bring. For families struggling to make ends meet, holiday gifts and seasonal essentials often take a back seat to basic needs, leaving little room for celebration.

By coming together as a community, we can help ensure that 10 of our students and their siblings, experience the excitement and comfort of the holidays.

Our Winter Giving Tree initiative provides a chance to spread joy and lift spirits by fulfilling the holiday wishes of students and their families in need. With each gift and gesture of kindness, we not only brighten their holiday season but also remind them that they are supported and valued.

Mrs. Ganino Bullard - Havens Technical High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Bridgeport, CT 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

30 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kits for Kidz Winter Care Kit • School Specialty $19.95 10 $199.50
REESE'S, HERSHEY'S and ROLO? Assorted Chocolate Flavored Candy, 19.44 oz. Variety Bag (HEC44676) • Quill.com $13.99 5 $69.95
(Set/2) Jelly Belly Christmas Holiday Favorite Flavored Candy Beans Gift Box,8.5 oz • Amazon Business $9.88 5 $49.40
Mental Health Awareness Gifts, Counseling Office Must Haves Decor, School Counselor Gifts, Anxiety Therapy Acrylic Sign With Wooden Stand, Motivational Gift for Counseling Therapy Office Students • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
Chapstick Holiday Collection 2017, Pack of 3, Holiday Cinnamon, Caramel Creme & Holiday Cocoa, 0.15 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $8.63 5 $43.15
Yacht & Smith Winter Set - Hats Gloves Scarves, For Men & Women, Bulk Cold Weather Kits • Amazon Business $41.16 1 $41.16
JC Toys 20" Lovable Soft Body Multiethnic Baby Doll with Outfit - African American • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
JC Toys 20" Lovable Soft Body Multiethnic Baby Doll with Outfit - Hispanic • Kaplan Early Learning Company $40.46 1 $40.46
60 PCS Magnetic Building Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnetic Blocks Sensory Toys Kids Games Magnet Building Toys for Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Kids Brain Development Preschool Kindergarten Toddler Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
LEGO - Classic Creative Pets Buildable Animal Toy 11034 • Best Buy Education $34.99 1 $34.99
Hallmark Cute Reversible Christmas Wrapping Paper for Kids (3 Rolls: 120 sq. ft. ttl) Penguins, Santa, Trees, Stripes, Snowflakes, Merry Christmas • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Flowers in Watering Can Building Toy 31149 • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99
Solobo Toys: UPPERCASE Alphabet Puzzle (lightweight, wooden puzzle for preschool kindergarten elementary; tactile abc learning tools) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 1 $22.00
Yacht & Smith Winter Beanies & Gloves for Men & Women, Warm Thermal Cold Resistant Bulk Packs • Amazon Business $21.17 1 $21.17
LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Flatbed Truck with Helicopter Toy 31146 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
shynek Chapstick Holder Keychain, 40Pcs Lip Balm Holder Keychain Set (Neoprene, Multicolor, Women, Portable) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
YANGTE 24 Pack Christmas Gift Bags with Tissue Paper, Small Christmas Bags for Gifts, Reusable Christmas Tote Bags with Handles, Bulk Xmas Holiday Gift Bags Christmas Party Favor Bags • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
JOLLY RANCHER Assorted Fruit Flavored Candy Cane, 5.28 oz., 12/Box (HEC10592) • Quill.com $3.69 5 $18.45
Windy City Novelties 12 Pack Red Felt 15" Christmas Holiday Stockings in Bulk • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
Mattel Barbie Doll Assortment - Careers - 1 Doll - Styles May Vary • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.06 1 $17.06
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Alvada Mens Merino Wool Crew Socks Thermal and Warm Socks for Winter Work Hiking Running 3 Pairs • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Falari 3-Pack Men's Winter Thermal Socks Heated Sox Ultra Warm Best for Out Door Activities • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Red Dragon 3 in 1 Animal Toy Set 31145 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99
LEGO - City Go-Karts and Race Drivers Toy Set for Kids 60400 • Best Buy Education $9.99 1 $9.99
BagDream Christmas Gift Bags 24Pcs Variety Kraft Paper Gift Bags Xmas Party Favor Gift Bags with Handles Christmas Goody Bags Holiday Gift Bags 8X4.25X10.5 • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Simetufy 360 Sheets 36 Multicolor Tissue Paper Bulk Gift Wrapping Tissue Paper Decorative Art Rainbow Tissue Paper 11.5in x 8in for Art Craft Floral Birthday Party Festival Tissue Paper Pom Pom • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Greingways 500 Christmas Name Tags Stickers - Self Adhesive Labels for Gifts, Bags, Boxes, Wrapping Paper, Christmas Gift Tags Christmas Labels for Gifts Bags Boxes Xmas Holiday Wrapping Paper • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Nimalpal Fuzzy Socks for Women - Fuzzy Socks 6 Pairs Fluffy Socks Cozy Socks Warm Socks Winter Socks for Women • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$930.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $139.45

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,113.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$196.52

Total project goal

$1,310.16

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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