{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","outOfStateSupporters":68.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3672253,"projectId":10091879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Comfort Kits project. Because of your kindness, our Kindness Club and classroom volunteers were able to assemble travel‑size toiletries, sturdy pouches, and handwritten notes for children and teens experiencing homelessness, entering foster care, or staying in local shelters. Your gift provided more than essential items; it restored dignity during difficult transitions and delivered a simple, powerful message from young people in our community: you are seen, you matter, and you are cared for.\r\n\r\nWatching students sort, check, and pack each kit was a moving lesson in empathy and responsibility. They practiced teamwork and organization, thought carefully about age‑appropriate supplies, and wrote heartfelt notes intended to comfort someone they have never met. These small acts of service sparked deep reflection—students recorded their thoughts in journals, discussed what compassion looks like in everyday life, and returned to class with a stronger sense of civic responsibility and kindness.\r\n\r\nOur community partners confirmed that the kits met distribution guidelines and reached young people who truly needed them. The tangible difference your donation made was clear: a shy smile from a student proud of their work, the relief of a parent receiving a kit for their child, and the knowledge that a young person in crisis had an extra measure of care during a stressful time.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in both our students and the young people they served. Your support helped teach important life lessons while meeting immediate needs. 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Your support is helping create opportunities for students to succeed both on and off the field.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students' growth and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1771453031809,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-sports-equipmen/10097070/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students With Sports Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drummond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019310_orig.png?crop=677,677,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633529418262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8019310"},{"teacherId":9692008,"projectId":9975574,"letterContent":"Because of you, learning in our classroom just became more engaging, hands-on, and joyful! Your support of our \"Learning Through Play\" project has given our students the opportunity to grow academically while doing what children do best — play.\r\n\r\nPlay is powerful. 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You have helped create a classroom environment where curiosity is encouraged, confidence is built, and learning feels exciting instead of overwhelming.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are not just memorizing skills — they are exploring, discovering, and developing a true love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of play and in the potential of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767701854052,"projectUrl":"project/building-learning-through-play/9975574/","projectTitle":"Building Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bossard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692008"},{"teacherId":8019310,"projectId":10095958,"letterContent":"hank you for supporting our \"Meeting Student Needs\" project. Your generosity is making a direct and meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nIn our school community, many children come to us carrying more than just backpacks. Some need basic supplies. Some need comfort items. Some need simple resources that allow them to focus on learning instead of worrying about what they don't have. Because of you, we are able to meet those needs quickly, quietly, and with dignity.\r\n\r\nYour support helps ensure that when a student needs something — whether it's classroom materials, personal care items, or small essentials — we can say \"Yes, we've got you.\" That feeling of security changes everything. When students feel cared for, they are more confident, more engaged, and more ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just donate items. 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Some need simple resources that allow them to focus on learning instead of worrying about what they don't have. Because of you, we are able to meet those needs quickly, quietly, and with dignity.\r\n\r\nYour support helps ensure that when a student needs something — whether it's classroom materials, personal care items, or small essentials — we can say \"Yes, we've got you.\" That feeling of security changes everything. When students feel cared for, they are more confident, more engaged, and more ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just donate items. 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