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Dr. Jerry Hamm Early Learning Center is
a public school
in Coffeyville, Kansas that is part of Coffeyville Unified School District 445.
Its teachers have had 61 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
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Dr. Jerry Hamm Early Learning Center
$20,005
raised using DonorsChoose
61
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
161
donors
4
projects
for
basic supplies
5
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Dr. Jerry Hamm Early Learning Center has received support from
104 individuals from Kansas and
57 individuals out-of-state.