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Simon Youth Foundation Academy is
a public school
in Orlando, Florida that is part of Orange County Public Schools.
Its teachers have had 26 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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71%
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American, or Asian
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Simon Youth Foundation Academy
$13,097
raised using DonorsChoose
26
projects
funded
5
teachers
funded
67
donors
2
projects
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
1
project for
books
3
projects
for
art supplies
Simon Youth Foundation Academy has received support from
50 individuals from Florida and
17 individuals out-of-state.
