Serving with a Purpose: Spreading Kindness Through Community Giving
Help me give my students the opportunity to show kindness by donating school supplies and snacks through a meaningful community service project.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Regina Carpenter-Teacher Ambassador's classroom raised $499
This project is fully funded
My Project
Our project, Serving with a Purpose, is a community service initiative created by students, for students and families in our school community. Through this project, we are teaching our children the power of kindness and the importance of giving back to others who may be facing hard times.
This community service opportunity allows our students to take an active role in helping their peers and strengthening the support system within our community.
In our community, we see firsthand how many students come to school without the basic supplies they need to succeed, simple items like pencils, crayons, and paper. Some students also arrive without snacks, which are essential for helping them stay focused and energized throughout the day.
This project will give our students the opportunity to lead a meaningful community service effort by collecting school supplies and snacks. Together, we will organize school supplies and assemble Kindness Kits each filled with school essentials, like paper, pencils, glue sticks, markers, water, juice, chips, cookies, and a handwritten note of encouragement from one student to another. These kits will be distributed throughout the school community. By engaging in meaningful service that addresses real community problems.
Kindness is a foundational value in the Service Stars model because it promotes empathy, inclusion, and community responsibility qualities that help build a safe supportive school environment. By providing school supplies and snacks to students who cannot afford them, this community service project shows compassion for the real-life challenges many children face. When children receive kindness, they are more likely to extend it to others. This community service project creates a ripple effect, helping students grow not just academically, but also socially and emotionally.
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
Tropicana 100% Juice Variety Pack - Orange, Apple & Fruit Medley, Single Serve, 10 Fl Oz Bottles (Pack of 24) - Real Fruit Juice, Vitamin C Rich, No Added Sugars, No Artificial Flavors
• Amazon Business
$18.49
3
$55.47
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies
• Amazon Business
$25.99
2
$51.98
Core Hydration Perfectly Balanced Water, 23.9 fl oz Sport Cap bottle (Pack of 24)
• Amazon Business
vidabita 100 Sheets Colored Cardstock Paper 120gsm 32lb, 25 Assorted Colors Pastel Colored Construction Paper, Colored Paper for Kids Card Making, Printer, Origami, Scrapbook Craft
• Amazon Business
$18.90
2
$37.80
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count
• Amazon Business
$14.68
2
$29.36
Dry Erase Eraser, CUTEFA 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers, Mini Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Board Erasers, White Board Erasers for Kids Classroom (2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) (A-48PCS-8Color)
• Amazon Business
$13.29
2
$26.58
Nabisco Cookies & Cracker Variety Pack, OREO, RITZ & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs
• Amazon Business
$12.97
2
$25.94
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use
• Amazon Business
$21.39
1
$21.39
PRALB 1000 Pcs Pencil Top Eraser Bulk Chisel Shape Erasers Toppers for Pencils, Party Favors Games Prizes, Assorted Colors 1
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Capri Sun Strawberry Kiwi Flavored with other natural flavor Juice Drink Blend, 10 ct Box, 6 fl oz Pouches
• Amazon Business
$2.98
2
$5.96
Materials cost
$362.57
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$25.38
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.44
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$423.39
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.72
Total project goal
$498.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$498.11
5 Donors
-$369.49
Donations toward project cost
-$359.27
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$10.22
match offer
-$75.45
Match offer toward project cost
-$64.13
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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