{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 83 Donald Hertz","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6184318,"projectId":9393265,"letterContent":"Being a special educator in a Title 1 city school, we are faced with many challenges. Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have a classroom rug, essential cleaning supplies, and tennis balls for our chairs, all items that play a critical role in creating a safe, supportive, and functional learning environment. Your donations directly impact our students' ability to feel comfortable, regulated, and ready to engage in learning each day.\r\n\r\nThe rug provides a welcoming space for group lessons and social-emotional learning, the cleaning supplies help us maintain a healthy and organized classroom, and the tennis balls significantly reduce classroom noise for our sensory-sensitive students. These thoughtful resources help our students focus, transition more smoothly, and feel secure in their space. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and belief in our students; thank you for helping make our classroom a place where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1760732629542,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-first-year-teacher/9393265/","projectTitle":"Special Education First Year Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turrisi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6184318_orig.jpg?crop=577,577,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750258688630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6184318"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_404","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1451,"numTeachers":107,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":404,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about PS 83 Donald Hertz on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"PS 83 Donald Hertz","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/ps-83-donald-hertz/404"}
Join the 94 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
PS 83 Donald Hertz is
an urban public school
in Bronx, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 1,451 students
in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.6:1.
Its teachers have had 33 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
59%
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.
PS 83 Donald Hertz Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Feb 10, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
PS 83 Donald Hertz
$17,601
raised using DonorsChoose
33
projects
funded
20
teachers
funded
94
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
technology
6
projects for
books
PS 83 Donald Hertz has received support from
68 individuals from New York and
26 individuals out-of-state.
