{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Collegiate Baton Rouge","outOfStateSupporters":50.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10051822,"projectId":9401643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books, notebooks, and headphones for our classroom. As a high school English teacher serving scholars from an underserved community, I see every day how the right resources can change how students feel about learning. Many of my students read below grade level, which can make it hard for them to connect with stories or express themselves fully. The new books, written by and about authors who look like them, are helping my students see reading as something meaningful and personal. They are learning to explore themes, understand characters deeply, and make connections to stories that reflect their own lives.\r\n\r\nThe notebooks have quickly become an important part of our daily work. Students use them to take notes, capture new vocabulary, and reflect on what they read and write. Having a dedicated space for their thoughts has helped them feel more confident and organized. The headphones have also made a big difference, especially for students who benefit from listening to texts or using vocabulary-building tools. They help create a focused, supportive environment where every student can learn at their own pace and feel successful.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping us build a classroom library and a community where reading and writing feel accessible, exciting, and real. My students are beginning to see themselves as readers, writers, and storytellers with something important to say. Your support has done more than provide supplies—it has given my students a sense of possibility. Thank you for believing in them and helping us create a space where they can grow not just academically, but as young people discovering their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1750095116756,"projectUrl":"project/creating-opportunities-through-reading-a/9401643/","projectTitle":"Creating Opportunities Through Reading and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDougald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10051822_orig.jpg?crop=3200,3200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749445796775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10051822"},{"teacherId":6815747,"projectId":8543334,"letterContent":"Your support of our photography classroom will create an experience that extends far beyond the walls of a traditional classroom. With your donation, we are transforming a space into a true photography lab where students can explore, create, and express themselves in ways that are both educational and deeply personal.\r\n\r\nIn East Baton Rouge Parish, my students come from diverse learning backgrounds. Some are on grade level, while others have specialized education plans, including nonverbal learners, students reading at a pre-K level, and those with speech or communication barriers. Despite these differences, every student shares the desire to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Photography gives them a voice when words are not enough. Your donation ensures that each student, no matter their abilities, has access to professional tools that allow them to explore lighting, composition, visual storytelling, and technical skills in a hands-on, immersive way.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this campaign will be felt in many ways. Students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and artistic skills as they plan, capture, and edit their images. They will gain confidence and self-expression, especially those who struggle to communicate through traditional means. Every photo they take becomes a record of their perspective and creativity—a tangible reflection of their voice and identity.\r\n\r\nBeyond technical skills, this project nurtures empathy, collaboration, and resilience. Students learn to give and receive feedback, tell meaningful stories, and value diverse perspectives. They practice patience, experimentation, and creative problem-solving—skills that carry into every area of life. By providing the materials for a full photography lab, you are creating opportunities for students to imagine possibilities they may not have seen before, whether that's pursuing higher education, creative careers, or simply discovering new confidence in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will leave a lasting legacy. It will shape a classroom where every student can explore their potential, develop artistic skills, and express their unique voice. By funding this campaign, you are giving my students more than equipment—you are giving them the chance to see themselves differently, to dream bigger, and to capture their own futures.\r\n\r\nIn short, your donation is changing lives. It is providing access, opportunity, and empowerment to a diverse group of students who are ready to create, learn, and shine. Thank you for making this vision possible.","fullyFundedDate":1733164534103,"projectUrl":"project/milburn-university-scholars-capture-the/8543334/","projectTitle":"Milburn University Scholars Capture the Future: Photography Learning Fund","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Milburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6815747_orig.jpg?crop=883,883,x349,y275&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722641191818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6815747"},{"teacherId":9115509,"projectId":8593753,"letterContent":"The Impact of Health and Hygiene Donations on Our School\r\nImproved Student Health. Donations from generous donors have significantly enhanced the health and well-being of students at our school. Access to essential hygiene products, such as hand sanitizers, soaps, and face masks, has helped reduce the spread of illnesses and infections. As a result, there has been a noticeable decrease in absenteeism, allowing students to attend classes regularly and maintain continuity in their education.\r\n\r\nThe donations have also enabled the school to implement comprehensive hygiene education programs. These programs teach students the importance of personal hygiene and how to effectively use hygiene products. By instilling these habits early on, students are better equipped to take care of their health, both now and in the future.\r\n\r\nWith better access to health and hygiene resources, the overall learning environment of the school has improved. Classrooms are cleaner and more inviting, contributing to a more productive and positive atmosphere. Students and teachers alike feel more comfortable and focused, which enhances the quality of education.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to our donors for their generosity and support. Their contributions have made a lasting difference in the lives of our students and have set the foundation for a healthier, more informed generation. The donations not only provide tangible resources but also inspire a sense of hope and community spirit.","fullyFundedDate":1723467982960,"projectUrl":"project/health-class-care-package/8593753/","projectTitle":"Health Class Care Package","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. East","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9115509_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750992553030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115509"},{"teacherId":7801518,"projectId":9310483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project. Because of your support, our classroom received much-needed technology that is already making a powerful impact on teaching and learning.\r\n\r\nThe devices and tools you helped fund are being used every day to enhance instruction, increase student engagement, and support a wide range of learning needs. Whether it's through interactive lessons, educational apps, or online research, students are more excited and involved in their learning than ever before. Technology has opened up new ways for them to collaborate, explore, and express their understanding creatively and confidently.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is the first time they've had consistent access to this kind of technology in the classroom. Your support helps close the digital divide and ensures that every student has the opportunity to build skills that are essential for success in the modern world.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in our students means so much. Thank you for investing in their growth, their potential, and their future. Your generosity has brought real opportunity to our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1746787212529,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-tech/9310483/","projectTitle":"Classroom Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7801518"},{"teacherId":7801518,"projectId":9236880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donation helped provide much-needed supplies that are essential to our students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we received materials that support both instruction and classroom management—from basic items like pencils, notebooks, and folders to organizational tools and resources that keep our space running smoothly. These supplies may seem small, but they make a big difference. They allow students to come to class prepared, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having access to these resources levels the playing field and removes barriers to success. No one has to feel left out because they don't have what they need. Instead, every student can fully participate and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only impacted the physical classroom—it's sent a powerful message to my students: that people believe in them and want to invest in their future. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and the opportunity to learn and grow in a more supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746703690791,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-classroom-needs/9236880/","projectTitle":"25-26 Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7801518"},{"teacherId":7801518,"projectId":9217861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping to bring essential supplies into our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students and I received a wide range of basic materials—pencils, crayons, markers, folders, paper, notebooks, and other tools that are the backbone of our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem small, but they have had a truly significant impact. Before your donation, many students came to school without the materials they needed to fully participate in lessons. As a teacher, I did my best to fill those gaps, often purchasing items with my own money. However, those efforts could never match the scale of what we truly needed. Your support helped bridge that gap and ensured that every student had access to the same tools and opportunities.\r\n\r\nThe moment the supplies arrived, there was a visible shift in the classroom. Students were excited to receive new notebooks, sharpen their own pencils, and choose from vibrant markers and crayons during activities. Suddenly, they had ownership over their materials, and their pride in their work increased. Assignments became more colorful, notes were taken with greater care, and students were more engaged. Even something as simple as having enough folders helped them stay organized and feel more in control of their learning.\r\n\r\nYour gift also gave me, as a teacher, more flexibility and creativity in planning lessons. Knowing that we had the materials we needed allowed me to introduce more hands-on activities, group projects, and interactive lessons that brought our curriculum to life. We've done creative writing with special pens, built science journals, and made art projects that reinforced core concepts—all of which were made possible by the supplies you helped provide.\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, your donation helped level the playing field. Many of my students come from families that struggle to provide all the necessary school supplies. Because of you, no one had to feel left out or less prepared than their classmates. Every child was able to participate, contribute, and feel like an equal part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWhat you've given us goes far beyond paper and pencils. You've given my students confidence, dignity, and the message that their education matters. You've helped create a classroom environment that is not only functional but also inspiring and empowering. Every time a student opens their notebook or grabs a pencil, they're doing so because someone like you believed in them.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this possible. Your generosity has brought real, lasting change to our classroom, and we are so grateful to you for being part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746787162191,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-classroom-essentials/9217861/","projectTitle":"25-26 Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7801518"},{"teacherId":7801518,"projectId":9236872,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Thanks to your kindness, we received essential cleaning supplies that have made a remarkable difference in our learning environment. These seemingly simple items—disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, paper towels, cleaning sprays, gloves, and more—have had a powerful impact on both my students and the daily operations of our classroom.\r\n\r\nIn today's world, cleanliness and health are more important than ever. As a teacher, one of my biggest responsibilities is ensuring that my students have a safe and supportive space where they can learn and grow. With your donations, I've been able to maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic classroom—something that truly supports both learning and wellness. My students now enter the room each day knowing that their environment is cared for and that their health is being prioritized.\r\n\r\nBefore receiving these supplies, it was difficult to keep up with the demands of cleaning throughout the day. Supplies were limited, and I often found myself purchasing items out of pocket or going without. This meant taking time away from instruction to address messes or sanitize shared materials. Now, thanks to your support, we can quickly clean up after activities, wipe down desks and high-touch areas, and ensure that our space remains fresh and welcoming throughout the day. It has helped us minimize the spread of germs and reduced absences due to illness—something that has made a noticeable difference in student attendance and overall morale.\r\n\r\nBut the impact goes beyond just physical cleanliness. Your donation also helped foster a culture of responsibility and care among my students. They've learned the importance of keeping our shared space tidy and are now more mindful of how their actions affect others. Many of them take initiative to help clean up after themselves and even assist in keeping the classroom organized. It's created a sense of community where we all feel ownership over our environment.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, having reliable cleaning supplies has made it easier to focus on teaching and learning. I can plan hands-on activities without worrying about the mess or cleanup. We've been able to do art projects, science experiments, and group work without hesitation. The confidence in knowing we have what we need to keep things clean has brought back some of the creativity and spontaneity that every classroom needs.\r\n\r\nTo each of you who donated: thank you for believing in the power of a clean and well-cared-for classroom. Your support goes far beyond the supplies themselves—it communicates to my students that they are worth investing in and that their well-being matters. Your generosity has helped create a more positive, healthy, and engaging learning environment, and for that, we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for being a part of our classroom journey. Your impact will be felt long after the last wipe is used or the last bottle is emptied.","fullyFundedDate":1746786972823,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-classroom-clean/9236872/","projectTitle":"25-26 Classroom Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7801518"},{"teacherId":7801518,"projectId":9101469,"letterContent":"My scholars were SO excited when I brought out the snacks from the donations that were provided. Each day, those who were hungry or needed a little pick me up were able to get a snack from our snack drawers. Snacks may not seem like a lot or like they help with the flow of class but they helped to add joy and some life to our space because snacks help them focus and we never know what our kids may be missing out on when they go home. I'm really grateful and look forward to adding this luxury to my space next year!","fullyFundedDate":1742823916746,"projectUrl":"project/pack-the-pantry/9101469/","projectTitle":"Pack the Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7801518"},{"teacherId":7801518,"projectId":8999315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project! Because of your support, our classroom received essential cleaning supplies that have truly helped transform our learning environment into a safer, healthier, and more welcoming space for everyone.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of my top priorities—alongside delivering strong instruction—is making sure students have a clean and organized classroom where they can focus, feel safe, and thrive. Thanks to you, we were able to stock up on items like disinfectant wipes, paper towels, cleaning sprays, gloves, hand sanitizer, and other cleaning essentials that are now a part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nBefore this project was funded, keeping up with classroom cleanliness was a constant challenge. Many supplies were purchased out of pocket, and there were often days when we had to ration or go without entirely. It was difficult to stay on top of all the cleaning tasks, especially during cold and flu season, and that made it harder to maintain a space where students could stay healthy and focused. Your contribution changed all of that.\r\n\r\nNow, we have a reliable system in place for cleaning shared surfaces, wiping down desks, sanitizing high-touch areas, and making sure that the classroom stays fresh and inviting from the start of the day to the final bell. This has not only helped reduce the spread of germs, but it has also significantly boosted our daily routines and sense of classroom pride.\r\n\r\nOne of the most inspiring changes has been how the students themselves have responded. With the cleaning supplies available and accessible, they've become more proactive in taking care of their environment. It's not unusual to see students grabbing a wipe to clean their area before or after an activity or working together to keep our classroom neat. They've learned that a clean space supports better learning and shows respect for one another. These habits will stick with them well beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, we've also been able to engage in more hands-on learning activities without hesitation. In the past, we sometimes avoided projects that created messes due to a lack of cleaning supplies. Now, we've done science experiments, art projects, and group work with confidence, knowing we have the tools to clean up safely afterward.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has helped us create a space where students feel cared for. A clean, orderly classroom sends a powerful message: \"You matter. Your health and learning environment matter.\" And that message has made a world of difference for my students. They come to school feeling more confident, more respected, and more ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the value in something as simple—but essential—as cleaning supplies. Your donation has had a lasting impact on our classroom community, supporting both the physical health and emotional well-being of my students. We are so grateful for your generosity and for being a part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742823864086,"projectUrl":"project/team-healthy-and-clean/8999315/","projectTitle":"Team Healthy and Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7801518"},{"teacherId":7801518,"projectId":9003287,"letterContent":"My scholars were so excited when I added books to our library! They have been checking them out and have spoke to the enjoyment they have found in reading them. There had also been scholars I don't currently teach who have come in to request to borrow books from our library. \r\n\r\nYour donations have truly led to an increase in reading because when I announced the new books scholars were ready to read them as well as the books that were already there. 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