{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laura Ward Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3831045,"projectId":9660017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project. Because of your generosity, my students have had healthy snacks to help fuel their brains and bodies. Many of my students experience food insecurity and come to school hungry. They are constantly coming to me asking for snacks. Because of your donation, I am able to give them healthy snacks that they enjoy! \r\n\r\nWith increasing budget cuts and challenges, my school is constantly finding new and creative ways to support our students. I truly appreciate you contributing to my project so I can support my students' needs. They get so excited when they see that my snack box is full, and it helps motivate them throughout the day! We truly appreciate you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758222205960,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9660017/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Puchner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3831045"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9869755,"letterContent":"Susan and Jon after sitting and reflecting, I noticed that your love for our students and community is unconditional. You have been the pillar of so many children, teachers and people who are in the most significant need. You truly holds a special space in our hearts that can never be broken. Being so selfless is truly an honor and you all have proven that repeatedly for years. Our school has been having some bumpy roads and sometimes I wonder what can I do to be of more service to these students? You always just swarm in and support all of our students needs and wishes. I truly miss you and hope to see you soon. Love you to the moon and back!!!","fullyFundedDate":1762110548775,"projectUrl":"project/food-rescue-2/9869755/","projectTitle":"Food Rescue 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9869478,"letterContent":"Susan and Jon, now you all stepping into the stage of moving mountains with your love, care and generoisty. You have been the pillar of so many children, teachers and people who are in the most significant need. You truly holds a special space in our hearts that can never be broken. Being so selfless is truly an honor and you all have proven that repeatedly for years. Our school has been having some bumpy roads and sometimes I wonder what can I do to be of more service to these students? You always just swarm in and support all of our students needs and wishes. I truly miss you and hope to see you soon. Love you to the moon and back!!!","fullyFundedDate":1762110548797,"projectUrl":"project/food-rescue-1/9869478/","projectTitle":"Food Rescue 1","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9856065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much Kamau Bell for support a cause so significant to my students and their famlies. You truly inspire me as a Teacher who gave her life to the cause of fostering all of the needs of the students, parents and community of Laura Ward. We are now in one of the most critical political issues that ever occured in 20 years, but due to your love, commitment and continuious dedication for all students over the United States and beyond, WE WILL STAND!! Over 90% of our families rely on government assistance to support their families and this truly breaks my heart. Therefore, thank you for continuing to advocate for us!! I am hosting our first Thanksgiving dinner for our families and our community here at Ward this year, Kamau you are more than welcomed to join me in solidarity for this event and continue to help me fight for the basic needs of our families!!!","fullyFundedDate":1762049002147,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-best-time/9856065/","projectTitle":"Snack Time = Best Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9748801,"letterContent":"Susan and Jon after sitting and reflecting, I noticed that your love for our students and community is unconditional. You have been the pillar of so many children, teachers and people who are in the most significant need. You truly holds a special space in our hearts that can never be broken. Being so selfless is truly an honor and you all have proven that repeatedly for years. Our school has been having some bumpy roads and sometimes I wonder what can I do to be of more service to these students? You always just swarm in and support all of our students needs and wishes. I truly miss you and hope to see you soon. Love you to the moon and back!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758810591889,"projectUrl":"project/students-with-disabilites-need-technolo/9748801/","projectTitle":"\"Students with Disabilites Need Technology\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9748618,"letterContent":"Today is truly thankful Thursday, because I am so thankful for the Balis family !!! As you know this school year has been very challenging especially for our classrooms with students that has disabilities. The staff members who support these students have been laid off all of this school year, and they are not receiving any of the school supplies they need to be successful to learn. Due to marvelous. giving souls likes our Guardian angels, our students have received most of the learning resources they need. We are so grateful that you continue give from your heart and know that it does take a village to raise a child! Hope to see you soon!","fullyFundedDate":1759432009522,"projectUrl":"project/students-with-disabilities-are-the-best/9748618/","projectTitle":"Students with Disabilities Are the BEST!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9748975,"letterContent":"The weather has truly changed this week and guess what?? ....our students are warm and bundled up in their lovely coats!!! We are so fortunate to have Susan and Jon to be prove over and over again that we are not alone in this journey. You all have changed so many lives through your commitment and drive of supporting children all over the world who cannot support themselves. I am so proud that our students are smiling and joyful for the gift you provide daily. May you continue to receive all the praise that you all most definitely deserve!! Love you to the sun and back!!","fullyFundedDate":1759431917509,"projectUrl":"project/boys-winter-coats/9748975/","projectTitle":"Boys Winter Coats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9350449,"letterContent":"Basic neccessity supplies has been an important need this school year to the community of Ward. Unfortunately, basic necessities has hindered our students in the past from coming to school daily. Due to your kindness, generosity and diligence our students will not have to worry about being clean after small accidents. We appreciate how you have humbly donated and given from your heart and sacrifice your own needs for the needs of children that are striving to survive. Thank you so much for helping us see that it does take a village to raise a child!","fullyFundedDate":1756950000810,"projectUrl":"project/accidents-happens-all-the-time/9350449/","projectTitle":"Accidents Happens All The Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9303989,"letterContent":"My students will be so excited to know that your generosity have supplied them with some of the most important basic need items. In our community, the poverty level is extremely high and our entire school have difficulty accessing basic school supply items. Due to the continuous generosity of Andrew and Donorschoose our students have the school supplies they need. We appreciate you for being an HERO, and would like for you to know we will cherish all that you have done for all of the students here at Ward. May you and your family be as blessed as you have blessed our students today.","fullyFundedDate":1750168111823,"projectUrl":"project/basic-to-some-a-treasure-to-us/9303989/","projectTitle":"Basic To Some, A Treasure To Us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9296932,"letterContent":"My students will be so excited to know that your generosity have supplied them with some of the most important basic need items. In our community, the poverty level is extremely high and our entire school have difficulty accessing basic need items. Learning the importance of great hygiene is so imperative for my students. I sometimes want to cry knowing that this is an issue that they cannot help. Therefore, you came along and given them the sense of self-care and pride. We appreciate you for being an HERO, and would like for you to know we will cherish all that you have done for all of the students here at Ward. May you and your family be as blessed as you have blessed our students today.","fullyFundedDate":1746787096487,"projectUrl":"project/hygiene-care-high-self-esteem/9296932/","projectTitle":"Hygiene Care = High Self-Esteem","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9296038,"letterContent":"Greetings today was a significant day for my students thanks to the most magnificant family Susan and Jon. They were so excited to receive the new school supplies you provided for them. We are so grateful to you as our inspiration and guiding light to help my students receive a chance at a great future. My students are reminded by me daily that there is no reason they should not be the best, because you have given them an opportunity to have to great in this life. You have continuously provided me with love, hope and faith that my students are going to be successful in life. Thank you for being the wings that are flying my students into a bright future.","fullyFundedDate":1746623137254,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-teacher-rescue/9296038/","projectTitle":"School Supplies= Teacher Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6063679_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606495448723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vaughnb"},{"teacherId":6063679,"projectId":9296339,"letterContent":"My students will be so excited to know that your generosity have supplied them with some of the most important basic need items. In our community, the poverty level is extremely high and our entire school have difficulty accessing basic need items. Learning the importance of great hygiene is so imperative for my students. I sometimes want to cry knowing that this is an issue that they cannot help. Therefore, you came along and given them the sense of self-care and pride. We appreciate you for being an HERO, and would like for you to know we will cherish all that you have done for all of the students here at Ward. 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