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This means the world to not only to me but to my students as well.","fullyFundedDate":1778175823554,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-kindergarten-graduates/10129458/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Kindergarten Graduates!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4047732_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524260528324","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariamason"},{"teacherId":7567217,"projectId":10117247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of new chairs for our special education classroom. These chairs provide safe seating, comfort, and proper support for our students every single day.Why Your Gift MattersBetter Focus: Students sit comfortably so they can pay attention during lessons.Physical Support: Good posture helps students with special needs feel secure and steady.Inclusion: Every child now has a proper seat that fits them just right.How the Chairs Help Our ClassroomOur old chairs were worn out, broken, and did not fit all of our students' unique needs. Some children need extra support to sit up straight, while others need flexible options to help them move safely while they learn.Because of your kindness, our room is now a better place for learning. When the children walked in and saw the new chairs, their faces lit up with big smiles. One student sat down and said, \"It feels so good!\" Another student loves how easy it is to move their chair to the reading circle.A Brighter Future for Our StudentsSpecial education classrooms need tools that adapt to every child. Your support shows our students that people in the community care about them and believe in their success. You have made a direct and positive change in their daily school life.Thank you again for your wonderful kindness and generosity. You have given our students a gift of comfort and joy that they will use all year long.","fullyFundedDate":1779189470908,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-chairs/10117247/","projectTitle":"Classroom Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McNett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7567217_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720900595972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmcnett"},{"teacherId":1569951,"projectId":9975847,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, we were able to create beautiful shrink film hearts that adorned corded necklaces for Mother's Day. Watching the ladies in their lives cherish these keepsakes brought us immense joy. Each necklace was filled with personal writing and drawings, making them truly special.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we crafted magnets for our book buddies, which turned out to be another incredible success! The kids thoroughly enjoyed expressing their creativity, and it was heartwarming to give them the opportunity to simply be themselves. Your kindness has infused our classroom with a unique and special kind of love, and for that, we are deeply grateful. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1776890487466,"projectUrl":"project/little-kids-big-memories/9975847/","projectTitle":"Little Kids, Big Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1569951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449005331530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchatham"},{"teacherId":1569951,"projectId":10077649,"letterContent":"I just want to express my heartfelt gratitude for everything you've done. Thanks to you, my kids had such a wonderful end of the year. We enjoyed using the chalk not just for math, but also for art and even for some fun hopscotch games! The wagon became our go-to essential on field day; it made carrying all our supplies a breeze. But the best part was definitely the visors. The kids had an absolute blast decorating them, and they were so proud to show off their creations. It was just the sweetest sight. Thank you for your love and support, which helped me give my children such a fantastic experience. They truly are lucky to have you in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1776890484671,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-fun/10077649/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1569951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449005331530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchatham"},{"teacherId":1569951,"projectId":10138932,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredibly generous donation. Your support has made it possible for us to create so many delightful end-of-the-year centers that the kids absolutely loved, especially the teen number uno game! It was such a joy to laminate their end-of-the-year awards and kindergarten diplomas, knowing that these will be cherished keepsakes for their families. As I prepare for next year, I'm filled with excitement to welcome a new group of little ones. Your kindness truly makes a difference in their lives. Thank you for loving my babies as much as I do!","fullyFundedDate":1776719358148,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-tough/10138932/","projectTitle":"Learning is Tough","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1569951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449005331530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchatham"},{"teacherId":1569951,"projectId":10090186,"letterContent":"Being a kindergarten teacher is one of the most rewarding experiences, especially witness to the boundless creativity of my students. I'll never forget the day we unboxed a collection of art supplies. At first, they were a bit puzzled by the paper plates and storage bags, but the moment they spotted the watercolors, their faces lit up with excitement.\r\nI began the day by reading \"Rainbow Fish,\" a story that teaches the value of sharing and friendship. Inspired, we transformed our paper plates into colorful fish, each reflecting their own unique personality. After the paint dried, we turned the plates into mesmerizing art by using glue, glitter, and storage bags. The kids loved shaking them up, and seeing their joy as they revealed their glittering creations was priceless.\r\n. This experience not only brought beauty into our classroom but also fostered a sense of community and joy. Thank you for contributing to those magical moments. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of these young children and in mine as well.","fullyFundedDate":1781380934736,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-art/10090186/","projectTitle":"Everyday Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1569951_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449005331530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kchatham"},{"teacherId":1569951,"projectId":10243726,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, we were able to finish the year on a high note, filled with joy and creativity. The smiles on the kids' faces when they saw the new markers were priceless—they couldn't wait to dive in! The day turned into a wonderful celebration of color, laughter, and artistic expression as we all gathered to create together. \r\nWe made sure to set aside some markers in a special bin for the kids who will join us next year, so they can experience the same excitement. 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We truly appreciate your contribution to making our classroom a place where learning and curiosity thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1775759249181,"projectUrl":"project/a-class-library/10128448/","projectTitle":"A Class Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Galante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-galante-3"},{"teacherId":4837748,"projectId":10123366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of classroom supplies, including dry erase markers, composition notebooks, a pencil sharpener, highlighters, crayons, Post-it notes, colored pencils, markers, and Colors of the World crayons. Your kindness has provided our students with the essential tools they need to learn, create, and stay organized each day. 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About this school
PS 74 Hamlin Park School is
an urban public school
in Buffalo, New York that is part of Buffalo Public Schools.
It serves 388 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.8:1.
Its teachers have had 977 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 8
388 Students
33 Teachers
126 Donaldson RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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90%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Aug 13, 2026
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PS 74 Hamlin Park School
$244,307
raised using DonorsChoose
977
projects
funded
60
teachers
funded
1,383
donors
132
projects
for
basic supplies
121
projects for
technology
60
projects for
books
101
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art supplies
PS 74 Hamlin Park School has received support from
670 individuals from New York and
713 individuals out-of-state.