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Your contribution is more than a gift—it is a meaningful investment in the work we do and the people we serve.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to continue moving forward with confidence and purpose. Donations like yours help us maintain our programs, expand our reach, and respond to needs that would otherwise go unmet. Whether your support goes toward services, resources, education, or outreach, its impact will be felt in real and lasting ways.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your donation especially meaningful is the care and compassion behind it. Choosing to give reflects a belief in our goals and a willingness to stand alongside us as we work toward positive change. We recognize that there are many causes deserving of support, and we are truly honored that you chose ours.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us strengthen our community and inspires us to continue striving for excellence. 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It's clear that your passion for history ignited a spark in them, and I can't thank you enough for making this experience possible.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and dedication to fostering a love for learning in our students is truly commendable. We are so grateful for your support and look forward to more wonderful experiences in the future!\r\n\r\nWarmest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1669903734150,"projectUrl":"project/african-american-history-library/6930277/","projectTitle":"African American History Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. YOUNG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp543057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701528679662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/543057"},{"teacherId":543057,"projectId":6928685,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well! 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After all our small group time working together on reading fundations, now we have books to read to go along with our lessons. My students are so excited as I unwrapped the books. We can't wait for the afternoon to curl up and read a book. Thank you for helping me foster the love of reading in my students. Reading is so important and I want my students to leave my classroom able to read but more importantly loving to read. If I am successful then I am a very happy teacher. 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Forest Hill Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Camden, New Jersey that is part of Camden City School District.
It serves 274 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.4:1.
Its teachers have had 277 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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95%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Forest Hill Elementary School
$125,141
raised using DonorsChoose
277
projects
funded
48
teachers
funded
552
donors
41
projects
for
basic supplies
37
projects for
technology
34
projects for
books
13
projects
for
art supplies
Forest Hill Elementary School has received support from
288 individuals from New Jersey and
264 individuals out-of-state.