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Sweet Relief: Enhancing Mental Wellness with a Cotton Candy Machine

Help me give my students stress relief for mental health by providing sweet treats

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Harris's classroom raised $501

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Project Description:

Mental health and wellness are crucial for high school students, especially during these challenging times.

Our school is dedicated to supporting the emotional well-being of our students, and we believe that small, creative interventions can make a big difference. We are excited to launch a unique initiative that combines fun with mental health support: a cotton candy machine.

Our goal is to purchase a high-quality cotton candy machine to use in our school's mental health programs and events. The machine will be used as part of stress-relief activities, special events, and wellness workshops. By providing a fun and interactive experience, we hope to create a positive and supportive environment for our students.

Stress-Relief Events: We plan to use the cotton candy machine during midterms and finals week to offer students a sweet treat and a moment of relaxation. These events will provide a break from their academic stress and foster a sense of community and support.

Wellness Workshops: The machine will be part of our wellness workshops, where students can learn about mental health, coping strategies, and self-care. The cotton candy will serve as a fun and engaging activity that complements educational content.

Cotton candy is not just a treat; it's an experience. Its colorful, fluffy appearance and the process of making it can bring a sense of joy and excitement. This simple pleasure can help reduce stress and create positive memories, which is why we believe it's a great addition to our mental health initiatives.

Impact:

Your support will enable us to provide students with a unique and enjoyable way to manage stress and foster a positive school environment. By integrating fun and engaging activities into our mental health programs, we aim to enhance our students' overall well-being and create a more supportive and inclusive school community.

Ms. Harris Josey High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Augusta, GA View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cotton Candy Machine with Cart Vortex Candy Maker with Stainless-Steel Pan, 2 Side Trays, and 13-inch Wheels by Great Northern Popcorn (Pink) • Amazon Business $301.00 1 $301.00
The Candery Cotton Candy Sugar Floss 3lbs 3 Pack Premium Flavors (Strawberry,Cherry,Raspberry) • Amazon Business $42.13 1 $42.13
Perfectware - PW Cotton Candy Cone 100ct Cotton Candy Cones 100ct • Amazon Business $10.69 2 $21.38

Materials cost

$364.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$425.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.02

Total project goal

$500.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $500.15

1 Donor

-$500.00

Donations toward project cost

-$425.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.00

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 $0.00

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