{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clifton High School","outOfStateSupporters":45.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2190704,"projectId":10169561,"letterContent":"Thank you for your extraordinary generosity in funding our classroom food pantry project. Your support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students by helping provide reliable access to food and essential hygiene items for those who may be facing hardship. For some students, knowing they can quietly access snacks, meals, or basic necessities at school can ease stress, restore dignity, and help them focus more fully on learning. Your kindness goes far beyond supplies on a shelf—it creates a safety net of care and compassion within our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThis project is about much more than food; it is about meeting students where they are and recognizing that basic needs must be met before true learning can flourish. Because of your support, our classroom food pantry will serve as a welcoming, judgment-free resource for students who may need assistance, whether regularly or in times of need. Your donation helps ensure that no student has to face hunger alone or feel embarrassed asking for help. It reinforces the message that our school community cares about their well-being as much as their academic success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also supports our mission of teaching students the value of empathy and service. Many of my students are involved in community service and understand the importance of helping others; this pantry will give them a meaningful opportunity to put compassion into action. Students will help maintain and organize the pantry, learning firsthand how small acts of kindness can have a powerful impact. In this way, your gift supports not only immediate needs but also the development of civic responsibility and a culture of caring among young people.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation will be felt every day—in a student who can concentrate because they had breakfast, in a teenager who can take home food for the weekend, in a young person who feels seen and supported during a difficult time. These moments may seem small, but they can be life-changing. By helping stock our pantry, you are helping remove barriers that can interfere with learning, attendance, and emotional well-being. You are giving students a greater sense of security and belonging.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, I have seen how much students thrive when they know adults and community members believe in them. Your willingness to invest in this project sends a powerful message to my students that there are people beyond our classroom who care deeply about their success. That message matters. It builds hope, confidence, and connection.","fullyFundedDate":1775052393205,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-fill-our-caring-pantry-with-hope/10169561/","projectTitle":"Help Us Fill Our Caring Pantry with Hope and Nutrition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2190704_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460548144144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2190704"},{"teacherId":10417907,"projectId":10136246,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my project, \"Superhero Science\". Students are looking forward to completing static electricity experiments with the elementary students at the next community STEM night. It's really neat that we were able to find a book to fit this theme to excite the younger students about science! Thank you to AllState for making this project possible. Without their help we would not have been able to fund these awesome books. I truly appreciate all you do to support public education in our schools.","fullyFundedDate":1775839078439,"projectUrl":"project/superhero-science/10136246/","projectTitle":"Superhero Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Farabaugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10417907"},{"teacherId":4576046,"projectId":10181083,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me stock up on some odds and ends. I use so much vinyl throughout the year making things for the robotics team and it is always helpful to have it in house and ready to use. I've already made sponsor stickers to place on our robot! The stencil film works very well for painting projects and I'm excited for our next craft. We have already used the new pot and colander for dinner last night. It was amazing to have everything fit and be able to stir without spilling things all over. Thank you again for your kind donation and support of public education.","fullyFundedDate":1775485571821,"projectUrl":"project/stock-up-on-odds-and-ends/10181083/","projectTitle":"Stock Up on Odds and Ends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fanelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4576046_orig.jpg?crop=1751,1751,x316,y831&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767208130898","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfanelli"},{"teacherId":4063058,"projectId":10008243,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donation to my project, \"Labels. Labels, Labels\". As our robotics team builds their robot they need to make so many things easily identifiable. Having so many colors and styles of label ribbon makes finding what they need much easier. We also use it in the classroom to label bins, shelves, and supplies. Having a neat and organized classroom makes it a calm and welcoming place, and that would not be possible without your support. Thank you for supporting my classroom and public education.","fullyFundedDate":1775057167574,"projectUrl":"project/labels-labels-labels/10008243/","projectTitle":"Labels, Labels, Labels!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danellapellegrini"},{"teacherId":4063058,"projectId":10115583,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my project for donations to the local animal shelter. I'm touched that my students wanted to honor my Abigail with this significant donation to the city's homeless kitties. I'm blessed that AllState offered this wonderful grant to DonorsChoose users. Without their help we would not be able to make this donation. I can't want to drop off the cat food, toys, treats, and goodies to all the adorable cats at the shelter. Thank you again, and please continue to do all you can to support public education and community service.","fullyFundedDate":1773669194145,"projectUrl":"project/animal-shelter-donations/10115583/","projectTitle":"Animal Shelter Donations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/danellapellegrini"},{"teacherId":9426099,"projectId":10028799,"letterContent":"I want to offer my sincere gratitude for your contribution to this project. You have given our students a special gift, and for that we are grateful. We are happy to be able to offer our students a hoodie that will keep them warm, but they are also in school colors, so they will be able to show their school pride on spirit days too. \r\n\r\nWhen we showed students the sweatshirts they were excited to know that they were available to them. These shirts are special because you thought about our students and made a choice to support them. Our students will wear them with pride.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. We truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1769136435616,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-students-warm-with-kindness-and/10028799/","projectTitle":"Keeping Students Warm with Kindness and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Saders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426099"},{"teacherId":5476312,"projectId":10045410,"letterContent":"Donated snacks and apparel like T-shirts provide essential support for students participating in after-school programs, especially for those who might otherwise face financial barriers. These resources help students engage in activities outside their standard curriculum, which has been linked to increased altruism and personal growth. \r\nBenefits of After-School Volunteering\r\nSkill Development: Students learn leadership, communication, and social-emotional skills through community service.\r\nMental Well-being: Engaging in volunteer work can provide a sense of purpose and help reduce stress or anxiety related to academic pressure.\r\nCivic Responsibility: Programs that integrate service with learning, often called service-learning, foster a sense of responsibility toward society.\r\nPractical Rewards: Students can earn necessary volunteer hours for graduation or scholarship applications.","fullyFundedDate":1769116161413,"projectUrl":"project/shirts-for-warmth-and-snacks-for-hunger/10045410/","projectTitle":"Shirts for Warmth and Snacks for Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trivedi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5476312"},{"teacherId":624414,"projectId":9981095,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for the backpacks. The backpacks have been essential for us because the bee hives are so far from the equipment lockers. They make it possible to transport gear between them much more easily. \r\n\r\nMantaining bee hives teaches students so much about the life cycle of bees, pollination, and how bees are essential to our ecosystems. Many of the students that participate in the Bee Keeping Club also participate in my Kindness in Plants, so they also learn about the pollination and keeping of plants.\r\n\r\nAgain we thank you for your kindness and making this project a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1768399721443,"projectUrl":"project/backpacks-for-bee-keepers/9981095/","projectTitle":"Backpacks for Bee Keepers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp624414_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449422261008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sarah-taylor"},{"teacherId":2190704,"projectId":10059982,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for your generous support in providing a storage cabinet for our classroom food and hygiene pantry. Because of you, we now have a safe, organized, and accessible space to store essential items for students who may need a little extra support. This cabinet will help us maintain dignity and discretion while ensuring that resources are readily available when students need them most. Your kindness is making a direct and meaningful difference in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we are better equipped to care for our students beyond academics. This pantry will continue to be a quiet but powerful way to support student well-being, helping them feel secure, valued, and ready to learn. We truly appreciate your generosity and your commitment to helping us create a compassionate and supportive environment for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1770933510428,"projectUrl":"project/a-storage-solution-for-key-clubs-compas/10059982/","projectTitle":"A Storage Solution for Key Club's Compassion Pantry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2190704_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460548144144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2190704"},{"teacherId":2190704,"projectId":10096591,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous support in bringing a collection of books written by women into our classroom library. Because of you, our students now have access to powerful stories and perspectives that reflect resilience, creativity, and diverse lived experiences. These books open doors for our students to see the world through new lenses while also recognizing themselves in the voices of inspiring female authors. Your donation is helping to build empathy, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for storytelling.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom has become a richer, more inclusive space where every student can find a story that speaks to them. These books will spark meaningful conversations, encourage critical thinking, and inspire our students to share their own voices. We truly appreciate your commitment to education and equity, and we are so thankful that you chose to support our students. Your impact will be felt every time a student picks up one of these books and discovers something new about the world and themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1773843058596,"projectUrl":"project/in-her-words-diverse-books-by-female-au/10096591/","projectTitle":"In Her Words: Diverse Books By Female Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2190704_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460548144144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2190704"},{"teacherId":9939433,"projectId":10115547,"letterContent":"Thank you Allstate Foundation for helping to purchase these sling bags for students in my community. The students who came up with the idea love them as much as those who received them do. They are spacious with plenty of pockets for students to store all of their necessities throughout the day. They look sharp and on trend - the perfect thing for all genders to use. Without Allstate this project would not have gotten off the ground - my students are very happy that they could see their idea come to life.","fullyFundedDate":1773441239666,"projectUrl":"project/sling-bags-for-daily-use/10115547/","projectTitle":"Sling Bags for Daily Use","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939433_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741705821975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939433"},{"teacherId":4576046,"projectId":10007770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my project for personal care packages. WIth your help students were able to create amazing toiletry bags willed containing deodorant, a toothbrush with cover, toothpaste, lip balm, and lotion. There is even plenty of room for people to add their own personal products to the mix. Those that have received a bag for far absolutely loved them and students cannot wait to give out even more. 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