{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dunbar Vocational Career Academy","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10337000,"projectId":9867026,"letterContent":"The Availability Project has been a great asset to a need within our building. All females now have access to feminine products throughout the building, not forced to take a trip to the nurses station. This project serves a building of 360, with 65% being female because of the career and vocational fields offered. These young women will knock on the door and say \"I need to get into the box\" and then get the products that they need, whether it be for pads, tampons, or cleaning wipes, everything is now available thanks to generosity of Donors.","fullyFundedDate":1764872467488,"projectUrl":"project/feminine-hygine-availability-project/9867026/","projectTitle":"Feminine Hygine Availability Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337000"},{"teacherId":8159388,"projectId":9874263,"letterContent":"Wow... this has been crazy in the best way.\r\nMs. Tyesa's After-Bell Pantry Project is officially a hit.\r\n\r\nMy students are now able to grab food after school, and for some of them, it's not just a snack — it's dinner. The Hormel meals, the noodles, the fruit cups... they make little \"goody bags\" to take home for themselves and their siblings. Since the SNAP benefits had been cut, being able to provide this food has made a real difference.\r\n\r\nBecause of my amazing donors, we have been able to keep food on the shelves.\r\nMy students were so excited when they saw the non-perishable items come in. They recognized some of their favorite little foods and knew they could depend on someone caring enough to help them. Their parents were just as grateful.\r\n\r\nMy next steps for this project and for my classroom are simple:\r\nKeep giving. Keep sharing. Keep helping those who need help.\r\nYou never know when or where someone may need a little kindness, so it's always okay to be kind.\r\n\r\nAnd the sweetest part?\r\nI have students walking up to me saying, \"Ms. Tyesa, my mama said I could bring a can of string beans to donate to somebody.\"\r\n\r\nIt's working.\r\nIt's definitely working.","fullyFundedDate":1762874368583,"projectUrl":"project/ms-tyesas-after-bell-pantry-project/9874263/","projectTitle":"Ms. Tyesa's After-Bell Pantry Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8159388_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757446051415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159388"},{"teacherId":9468879,"projectId":9620166,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for your generous donations. I just want to share the ways in which you have made an impact on my school. \r\n\r\nI had mentioned in the project how I've noticed my students aren't drinking enough water and many don't trust that the drinking fountain water is clean. With your donations I was able to purchase a mini fridge, reusable cups and a brita filter water pitcher. Happy to report, everybody loves it. The kids that come by are chugging water now, I swear to you. Imagine you are crying your little heart out- you want to be offered a cold glass of water, right? Helps you slow down and breathe. \r\n\r\nNow, the snacks. The snacks speak for themselves, in my opinion. It was honestly a gamble ordering the protein breakfast bars, because I know they are a little less fun than hot chips and chewy bars, but the kids ended up liking them! I saved the \"junk food\" for treats/incentives, and offered the healthier, protein and fiber-packed bars for kids that came in on an empty stomach.\r\n\r\n\r\nAnyway, you've made a big difference in a thousand little ways and I appreciate you for that.","fullyFundedDate":1755653605574,"projectUrl":"project/nobody-is-doing-their-best-when-theyre/9620166/","projectTitle":"Nobody is Doing their Best When They’re Hungry and Dehydrated","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brannan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9468879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762187657895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468879"},{"teacherId":8159388,"projectId":9700344,"letterContent":"Math in Motion: Let's Go Shopping Project\r\nWith the help of Donors Choose and our amazing sponsor the reactions first received when my students saw the materials given was total excitement. To witness how excited and engaged my students were when they first saw the new materials donated for our project, does my heart well. The refrigerator, microwave, and non-perishable food items immediately sparked their curiosity and enthusiasm. For many of our students, especially those on the spectrum, having tangible and realistic tools made the learning experience come alive in a way that traditional lessons cannot.\r\n\r\nUsing these materials, our class explored important independent living and math skills such as shopping, budgeting, adding, and comparing prices. Students practiced identifying grocery items, categorizing food types, and calculating total costs for shopping trips. These hands-on activities provided meaningful practice in decision-making, problem-solving, and applying math to real-life situations.\r\n\r\nThe next steps in our curriculum build on this momentum as our students learn how to tell time—an essential life skill that will connect directly to their shopping and cooking lessons. They will practice reading both analog and digital clocks, planning shopping times, and understanding how time management plays a role in daily living.\r\n\r\nThis project has had a significant impact on my students' learning. The materials made concepts concrete, increased engagement, and promoted independence and confidence. Our students were not only learning math—they were learning everyday life skills that will definitely be needed.","fullyFundedDate":1758895990808,"projectUrl":"project/math-in-motion-lets-go-shopping/9700344/","projectTitle":"Math in Motion: Lets Go Shopping","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8159388_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757446051415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159388"},{"teacherId":9468879,"projectId":8908107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! My students have been so happy to be able to come and ask for a snack. My therapeutic groups have been running smoothly with the help of your snacks.\r\n\r\nI have been giving away the backpacks and planners as students come in needing them. I am hopeful that the snacks will last me through the rest of the year! I've got 2 boxes of chewy bars, 2 boxes of fruit snacks, and a half box of granola bars left- the kids LOVE those nature valley granola bars! \r\n\r\nI am really so amazed by the generosity and community I have found on Donors Choose. In a world that can feel a little hopeless at times, you all have given me a lot of hope.","fullyFundedDate":1738004788880,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-group-backpacks-and-planners/8908107/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Group, Backpacks and Planners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brannan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9468879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762187657895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468879"},{"teacherId":8159388,"projectId":8911327,"letterContent":"I want to express my gratitude for your unwavering support. Your willingness to go above and beyond to help \"Rock and Roll Cluster 106\". Your support is invaluable, thank you so much for your generosity. The excitement in the classroom was contagious when my students walked in and saw the brand-new materials purchased with the generous funding from our donors. Their eyes lit up with joy as they explored the fresh supplies—everything from hands-on learning tools to engaging resources that will enhance our lessons. Some students clapped, others gasped in excitement, and a few even asked, \"Are these really for us?\" Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me just how impactful community support can be in creating meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nNow that we have these new materials, my students are diving into lessons with renewed energy, using them to build skills they'll need for their next big project—community-based instruction tours! Soon, we'll be heading out to our local grocery store, clothing store, and restaurant to apply what we've been learning in real-world settings. These trips will give them the confidence to navigate everyday tasks, from budgeting and shopping for essentials to understanding customer service and dining etiquette. 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