PS138 @ PS 33 in New York, New York on DonorsChoose

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PS138 @ PS 33 is a public school in New York, New York that is part of District 75 City Wide Programs. Its teachers have had 243 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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281 Ninth Avenue

New York, NY 10001 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Mrs. Kim Eder Harrigan

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PS138 @ PS 33 Demographics

89%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area

41%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

PS138 @ PS 33 Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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PS138 @ PS 33

$104,758

raised using DonorsChoose

243

projects funded

teachers funded

812

donors

projects for basic supplies

projects for technology

projects for books

projects for art supplies

PS138 @ PS 33 has received support from 493 individuals from New York and 319 individuals out-of-state.

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PS138 @ PS 33

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PS138 @ PS 33

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