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Danforth Ave Early Childhood Center is
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in Jersey City, New Jersey that is part of Jersey City Public School District.
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Danforth Ave Early Childhood Center
$30,385
raised using DonorsChoose
68
projects
funded
13
teachers
funded
144
donors
7
projects
for
basic supplies
6
projects for
technology
14
projects for
books
9
projects
for
art supplies
Danforth Ave Early Childhood Center has received support from
91 individuals from New Jersey and
53 individuals out-of-state.
