{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"YMCA Southside Head Start","outOfStateSupporters":16.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10755636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in helping make our project, \"Squeaky Clean, Ready to Dream!\" possible! Your support has been such a blessing to our students and families. As a Head Start teacher, I work with children from low-income and poverty-challenged backgrounds, and I know how much of a difference having basic hygiene essentials can make. Because of your generosity, we can provide families with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, and other hygiene products that help children feel clean, comfortable, and confident. These everyday necessities may seem small, but they make a BIG difference in the lives of our little learners and their families.\r\n\r\nOur students have been learning about the importance of personal hygiene, taking care of their bodies, and developing healthy habits. Through daily classroom routines and conversations, we encourage children to understand why brushing their teeth, washing their hands, and keeping their bodies clean are important. Having these hygiene supplies available also allows us to support families who may be experiencing financial difficulties. It warms my heart knowing that we can help ease some of the challenges our families face while reminding them that they are cared for, valued, and supported. Every child deserves to feel confident and ready to learn without worrying about basic necessities.\r\n\r\nAs we continue throughout the school year, we will keep encouraging healthy hygiene habits and helping our students become more independent in caring for themselves. We also hope to continue providing essential resources to families whenever possible. Your generosity has done more than provide hygiene products; it has helped us spread kindness, build confidence, and create a stronger sense of community. **Thank you for helping us care for 38 amazing little learners and their families. Because of YOU, we are making a difference, one little smile at a time!❤️","fullyFundedDate":1792599522002,"projectUrl":"project/squeaky-clean-ready-to-dream/10755636/","projectTitle":"Squeaky Clean, Ready to Dream!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10528163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Little Athletes, Big Adventures!\" Your generosity has brought new excitement, movement, and opportunities for learning to our preschool classroom! Our students have been thrilled to explore their new sports and outdoor play equipment. From kicking soccer balls and practicing basketball skills to enjoying fun activities with chalk, hopscotch, and other playground games, our children are learning that staying active can be fun. Seeing their excitement, smiles, and eagerness to try something new has been truly heartwarming!\r\n\r\nAs a Head Start program serving children from low-income families, we work hard to provide meaningful learning experiences despite having limited resources. Your donations have helped us create more opportunities for our students to develop coordination, balance, teamwork, confidence, and social skills while learning to share, take turns, and encourage their friends. These activities allow our children to learn through play while building healthy habits that can last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue incorporating these materials into our daily outdoor activities and classroom lessons. We look forward to watching our little athletes grow, try new challenges, celebrate their accomplishments, and discover new interests together. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make their preschool experience more active, engaging, and memorable. Your kindness is making a difference in our classroom, one little adventure at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1789393088051,"projectUrl":"project/little-athletes-big-adventures/10528163/","projectTitle":"Little Athletes, Big Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":10475533,"projectId":10184666,"letterContent":"The arrival of the large Post-it notes and tissues brought so much excitement to our classroom! Our children were thrilled to see the packages arrive, and these supplies have already made such a meaningful difference during the beginning of our school year. Since our school year starts later in the fall, we have been able to put these items to use right away and incorporate them into our daily classroom routines.\r\nThe tissues have been especially appreciated. Our students have used them frequently throughout the school day, and our newest students have even used them to wipe away their tears as they adjusted to their new classroom and school environment. Having tissues readily available has allowed us to comfort our students and help them feel cared for and supported during those important first weeks of school.\r\nThe large Post-it notes have also been essential to the beginning of our year. We have used them to create our classroom rule chart, build our Home-to-School Board, support Mighty Minutes activities, and provide hands-on opportunities for graphing and other learning experiences. These simple supplies have become valuable tools for teaching, organizing, and connecting with our students. Thank you for helping make our classroom a welcoming, engaging, and supportive place for every child!","fullyFundedDate":1775681055308,"projectUrl":"project/learning-charting-and-health/10184666/","projectTitle":"Learning, Charting, and Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miracle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10475533"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10361061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generous donations have given our preschoolers exciting new opportunities to create, explore, and move while learning. The construction paper storage and craft supplies help keep our art materials organized and ready for hands-on projects. Our students were so excited to see all the colorful supplies and could not wait to start creating. They love making their own artwork and using their imaginations to turn simple materials into something special.\r\n\r\nThe balance beam has also added a fun way for our students to practice balance, coordination, confidence, and gross motor skills. The children enjoy taking turns and encouraging their friends as they try new movements. We will continue using these resources during our art activities, classroom projects, and movement time. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where our little learners can create, explore, move, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1783372293967,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-balance/10361061/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Balance","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10360098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Creating Lasting Memories and Caring Hearts\" project! Your generous donations have brought so much excitement and comfort into our preschool classroom. The colorful binders are helping us organize and preserve our students' artwork, classroom projects, and special memories throughout the school year. Each child will have a special place where their hard work and accomplishments can be saved and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThe Care Bears have also brought smiles and comfort to our classroom. My students were so excited to see the new plush friends and loved having them as part of our classroom environment. We are using these resources to encourage kindness, caring, sharing, and friendship while creating a warm and welcoming classroom community. Thank you for helping us make our classroom a place where children can learn, create, feel cared for, and make lasting preschool memories!","fullyFundedDate":1782941376371,"projectUrl":"project/creating-lasting-memories-and-caring-hea/10360098/","projectTitle":"Creating Lasting Memories and Caring Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10357686,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Preserving Memories That Matter\" project! The sleeve protectors have been a wonderful addition to our classroom and are helping us create a special classroom yearbook for each child. We are using them to safely store and protect important artwork, classroom projects, special memories, and documents throughout the school year. My students are excited to see their work being saved and displayed because it shows them that their creations and accomplishments matter.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we can now keep these special memories organized and protected so each child can look back at their preschool journey. As the school year continues, we will keep adding their artwork, projects, and special moments to their yearbooks. Thank you for helping us preserve these precious memories that our students and families can treasure for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1782767405736,"projectUrl":"project/preserving-memories-that-matter/10357686/","projectTitle":"Preserving Memories That Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10177181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Tie-Dye Time: Let's Get Messy!\" project! Your generous donations have given our preschoolers the opportunity to explore colors, creativity, and hands-on learning in a fun and exciting way. The students were so excited to see all of the tie-dye materials and could not wait to get started. They loved choosing their colors, creating their own designs, and watching their projects come to life!\r\n\r\nThis experience has allowed our students to express themselves while practicing important skills such as following directions, making choices, and using their fine motor skills. We are excited to continue exploring colors, patterns, and creative art projects in our classroom. Thank you for helping us give our little learners opportunities to create, explore, and make memories while learning!","fullyFundedDate":1782753200963,"projectUrl":"project/tie-dye-time-lets-get-messy/10177181/","projectTitle":"Tie-Dye Time: Let’s Get Messy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10177184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Snuggles for Success: Nap Time Matters\" project! Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of you, every child now has their own soft blanket with a built-in pillow for nap time. No child has to go without, and each student has a special space to feel comfortable, safe, and cared for while they rest.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw their new nap blankets, they were so excited! They loved having something of their own and quickly made them part of our daily nap routine. These blankets have helped create a calm and comforting rest time where our children can relax, recharge, and feel loved. Thank you for helping us make sure that every child has a cozy place to rest and knows they are cared for. Your support truly means so much to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787761478841,"projectUrl":"project/snuggles-for-success-nap-time-matters/10177184/","projectTitle":"Snuggles for Success: Nap Time Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10193501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project, \"Active Kids, Happy Hearts: Outdoor Play for All.\" Your kindness means so much to me and my students. Because of you, our children now have new outdoor materials that allow them to run, play, learn, and simply be kids. These new resources have brought so much joy and excitement to our outdoor play time.\r\n\r\nWhen the children first saw the new materials, they were so excited and could not wait to play with everything. Seeing their smiles and hearing their laughter made my heart so happy. They love playing together, trying new games, and cheering for their friends. While they are having fun, they are also learning how to share, take turns, work together, and build confidence. It has been so special watching them learn new skills and make happy memories with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials throughout the school year to help our children stay active and learn through play. My goal is to give my students a classroom experience where they feel loved, supported, and excited to come to school each day. Thank you for helping me give my students opportunities they deserve. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom, and we are so thankful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1782942543803,"projectUrl":"project/active-kids-happy-hearts-outdoor-play/10193501/","projectTitle":"Active Kids, Happy Hearts: Outdoor Play for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":6339281,"projectId":10062963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new reading and storage bench! My children and I are extremely grateful for your generosity. We really enjoy having a new, comfortable place to sit while reading our favorite books. \r\n\r\nThe children were so excited to see the new bench! We had to make a sign-up sheet to take turns sitting on it. Each of them asked the teachers to read different books. I think we must have read somewhere between twenty and thirty books just on the first day! \r\n\r\nI look forward to reading many more books with the children on this comfortable storage bench!","fullyFundedDate":1774963823533,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-young-readers-one-cozy-seat-a/10062963/","projectTitle":"Supporting Young Readers One Cozy Seat at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Randi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6339281_orig.jpg?crop=524,524,x214,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758663465074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6339281"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10181314,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. The new sand mat has made our sand table safer and easier to clean, so students can enjoy hands-on play without worrying about slips or messes. The label maker has also been a big help, allowing us to organize materials and keep the classroom neat. These tools help students spend more time learning and exploring instead of dealing with distractions, and they make our classroom a safer and more inviting place for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. They love using the sand table with the new mat and exploring the different ways they can play and learn. The label maker has also sparked interest, as students enjoy seeing how labeling can help keep our classroom organized. These resources help students take responsibility for their learning and the classroom, making them feel proud and engaged every day.","fullyFundedDate":1775681069332,"projectUrl":"project/engage-explore-and-organize-classroom/10181314/","projectTitle":"Engage, Explore, and Organize: Classroom Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10179622,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. With the new gardening materials, my students are able to have hands-on experiences where they can plant seeds, care for their garden, and watch the plants grow. They are learning important life skills and observing the life cycle of plants up close. When they first saw the gardening supplies, they were excited and curious, eager to dig in and start planting right away.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are able to continue teaching students about responsibility, patience, and teamwork through gardening. Our next steps include exploring more projects that connect the garden to lessons about nature, science, and healthy eating. Thank you for providing these materials for \"Little Hands, Big Gardens\" and for helping our students learn and grow in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1775680734029,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-gardens/10179622/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Gardens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_112019","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":64,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":83.7,"schoolId":112019,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about YMCA Southside Head Start on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"YMCA Southside Head Start","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/ohio/office-of-head-start/columbus-urban-league-southside-center/112019"}