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Mrs. Berkhin 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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Spreading Kindness Through Community Movie Night

Help me give my students candy, water, tablecloths, and other essentials to run a free, fun Community Movie Night.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Berkhin's classroom raised $488

This project is fully funded

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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

What I love most about my students is their drive to make a difference. They aren’t just learners—they’re leaders, collaborators, and compassionate young people who care deeply about their community. Our school is planning a public movie night to bring students, families, and community members together in a fun, welcoming environment—and we need your help to make it special! We’re requesting snacks and concession stand items like chips, candy, and drinks to hand out for free to attendees.

This event isn’t just about entertainment—it’s about building a culture of kindness, inclusion, and connection.

By offering free treats, we’re showing our students that small gestures can make a big difference in making people feel valued and cared for.

For many of our students, events like this are a rare chance to unwind and connect with their peers in a positive, safe space. With your support, we’ll not only provide a memorable experience but also model generosity and community spirit. Help us turn a simple movie night into a powerful act of kindness that our students will remember and be inspired by.

Inspired by the Service Stars mission of Spreading Kindness, my students are committed to sharing their knowledge, their love of their school, and their time with peers, family and the community. The resources we’re requesting will help bring a sense of community and fun to a rare school event.

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

Equity Focus

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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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

75 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Parade Kid’s Dream, 5lb of Individually Wrapped Party Candy Variety Mix Bag, Kid’s Favorite Sweets Giant Bag Assorted Classic Candies for Pinata Filler, Goodie Bag • Amazon Business $32.95 2 $65.90
Hershey Milk Chocolate Kisses Candy - 3lb Bulk Hershey Kisses Milk Chocolate in Silver Foil - 300 Individually Wrapped Chocolate Kisses Bulk - Hershey Chocolate Candy Bulk - 3 Pounds Bulk Candy Party Pack • Amazon Business $25.20 2 $50.40
True Clear Purified Bottled Water 8 fl. oz. Bottles 24/Carton (TC54595) • Staples $11.14 4 $44.56
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Big Bulk Candy - 8 Pounds - Individually Wrapped Candies - Big Bulk Candies - Piñata Filler Stuffers - Assorted Variety Pack for Offices, Schools, Birthday • Amazon Business $39.44 1 $39.44
Pinata Candy Mix- Assorted Candy Variety Pack - 6 lb - Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped - Piñata Candy - Sour Candy, Bubble Gum, Fruity Candy, Chewy Candy - Large Bulk Candy For Party Bags • Amazon Business $32.29 1 $32.29
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 2 $28.76
Ruffles Original Potato Chips, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Haribo Gummy Bears Bulk Pack | 100 Individually Wrapped Fun Size Candy Packs in Reusable Plastic Tub | Gummie Gold-Bears in Assorted Flavors • Amazon Business $24.65 1 $24.65
SKITTLES Original, Assorted Bulk Candy Variety Pack – Wild Berry, Sour, Original Chewy Candy Bulk, 26.46 Oz • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
5 Pack Premium Orange Plastic Tablecloth - 108 x 54 in. Disposable Rectangle Plastic Table Cloth - Decorative Rectangle Table Cover Smooth Tablecloth - Disposable Table Cloths For Parties, Weddings. • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Yotelab Colored Cellophane Bags for Candy, Cookie, 6x9 Inches 100 Pcs Colorful Cellophane Treat Bags with Twist Ties • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$378.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$414.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.16

Total project goal

$487.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$487.73

1 Donor

-$243.86

Donations toward project cost

-$207.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.58

match offer

-$243.87

Match offer toward project cost

-$207.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.58

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$0.00

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