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Mrs. Young from Jersey City, NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Bulldog Green House

Help me give my students greenhouse supplies and child-sized gardening materials to create a hands-on learning space where my Pre-K students can explore, observe, and grow through meaningful, real-world experiences.

  • 1 donor
  • $169 still needed

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  • 1 donor
  • $169 still needed
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Mrs. Young Charles E Trefurt School 8
Jersey City, NJ Grades PreK-2

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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 curiosity. They are natural explorers. They ask big questions, notice tiny details, and light up when they discover something new. They are gentle, imaginative, and incredibly proud when they accomplish something on their own. Watching them care for something living builds confidence in the most beautiful way. With the Saillong 2 Pack Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light, we can start our very own greenhouse.

Our greenhouse space was created with them in mind, their wonder, their questions, and their growing independence.

My students are proud when something they planted begins to grow. The greenhouse isn’t just about plants; it’s about nurturing responsibility, teamwork, language development, problem-solving, and kindness.

We are not only growing plants…

We are growing confident, curious learners.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Young Charles E Trefurt School 8 Grades PreK-2

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.

Jersey City, NJ 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Saillong 2 Pack Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light, 80 Cell Indoor Greenhouse Seed Starting Set with Humidity Dome, 360° Full Spectrum LED, Smart Timer, 5 Brightness Levels for Germination • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
55 Vegetable Seeds Variety Pack - 35,600+ Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds for Planting Vegetables and Fruits in Individual Seed Packets, Home Garden Seeds for Hydroponic, Indoor and Outdoors Gardening • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
DOITOOL Watering Can Small Metal Watering Cans: 5PCS Gardening Water Pots Garden Watering Bucket Plant Iron Mini (Mixed Style) • Amazon Business $22.29 1 $22.29
Peat Pots, 3", Pack of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $19.08 1 $19.08
Organo Republic 14 Rare Tomato & Tomatillo Garden Seeds Variety Pack - 1,020+ Non-GMO Heirloom Tomato & Tomatillo Seeds for Outdoors & Indoor Home Gardening • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
BulbaCraft 100Pcs Garden Stickers, Gardening Stickers for Scrapbooking, Garden Party Supplies, Planting Gardening Gifts for Girls, Gifts for Women & Men • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Ohio Heirloom 400+ Rainbow Coleus Seeds for Home Flower Pots - Create a Colorful Oasis, Vibrant Blend Ideal for Planting - Elevate Your Garden with Colors • Amazon Business $4.39 1 $4.39

Materials cost

$130.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$164.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.04

Total project goal

$193.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $193.59

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $168.59

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