{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"P469X @ TAFT","outOfStateSupporters":49.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9910492,"projectId":10303098,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation of screws. They will be used by my students to build projects in our CTE Carpentry Shop. The ability to learn a skilled trade while still in high school give all students a huge advantage when deciding what line of work they plan to do.\r\n\r\nCollege is not a one size fit all proposition. Some people thrive in non academic environments and CTE classes in general give students the opportunity to see the best path for their learning style. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the screws you donated. We are stocked for the start of the next school year thanks to your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1785676193623,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-screw-things-down/10303098/","projectTitle":"Help Us Screw Things Down!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761252007110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910492"},{"teacherId":2771760,"projectId":10329762,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students have quickly made the Milescraft 8406 Exactor one of the most valuable tools in their woodworking tool belts. Because it combines several measuring and marking functions into one compact tool, students can keep it with them as they move from station to station without searching for multiple tools. During a recent project, students used the Exactor to measure, mark, and check their work before making each cut, resulting in greater accuracy and increased confidence. Having this versatile tool within easy reach has helped our students stay organized and work more independently throughout the shop.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate when the tools arrived. Students were amazed that one tool could perform so many different jobs, and they eagerly found a place for it in their tool belts alongside their pencils and tape measures. Carrying the Exactor with them has helped them develop professional work habits while reinforcing the importance of keeping essential tools organized and accessible.\r\n\r\nAs we continue building woodworking skills, the Exactor will be used on nearly every project—from laying out cutting lines to checking measurements before assembly. These tools allow me to teach students how professional woodworkers rely on precision, efficiency, and organization to produce quality work. Your generosity has given our students an authentic hands-on experience while helping them build the confidence and skills they need for future careers in the skilled trades. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1784759478565,"projectUrl":"project/precision-tools-in-every-hand/10329762/","projectTitle":"Precision Tools in Every Hand!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaPorta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771760_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742487604602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771760"},{"teacherId":2771760,"projectId":10361384,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are already putting the new 12\", 24\", and 36\" woodworking carpenter T-squares to work in our woodshop every day. These precision tools have become an essential part of our lessons as students learn how to measure accurately, mark straight lines, and check for square corners before making each cut. One of our favorite moments was watching students carefully lay out the pieces for their first woodworking projects with confidence, proudly comparing their measurements and helping one another achieve professional-quality results. Many of our students with special needs were especially excited because the larger, easy-to-read rulers made measuring less frustrating and helped them work more independently.\r\n\r\nWhen the T-squares arrived, the classroom was filled with excitement. Students immediately wanted to hold them, compare the different sizes, and talk about how \"real carpenters use these tools.\" Seeing authentic, professional-grade equipment made them feel like true craftspeople and motivated them to take greater pride in their work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these T-squares will be used in increasingly advanced woodworking projects, including furniture, storage boxes, and decorative woodworking pieces. Students will continue developing the precision, problem-solving, and craftsmanship skills that are essential in woodworking and many skilled trades. Your generosity has provided much more than new tools—you have given our students the confidence to create, learn, and build with accuracy. Thank you for investing in their future and helping make hands-on learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1785319026385,"projectUrl":"project/measure-twice-build-once-precision-too/10361384/","projectTitle":"Measure Twice, Build Once: Precision Tools for Future Craftsmen","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaPorta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771760_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742487604602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771760"},{"teacherId":2771760,"projectId":10333659,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students in the Little Artist, Big Mentors program are bringing their creativity to life in ways that weren't possible before. When the canvases and paintbrushes arrived, the classroom filled with excitement. Many of our students, who have special needs, had never painted on a real stretched canvas before. Seeing their faces light up as they chose their brushes and began creating was a truly unforgettable moment.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new materials to create original works of art that encourage self-expression, build confidence, and strengthen fine motor skills. One of our favorite projects has students designing personal canvases that tell the story of who they are through colors, shapes, and meaningful images. The pride they felt when sharing their finished artwork with classmates and mentors was inspiring.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are giving our students the opportunity to experience art in a more authentic and meaningful way. As we continue through the school year, they will explore new painting techniques, collaborate on larger art projects, and create pieces to display throughout our school and community. Your support has given our students more than art supplies—it has given them confidence, creativity, and a chance to express themselves in ways that words sometimes cannot. Thank you for making these meaningful learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1784814330706,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-mentors-building-sk/10333659/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Mentors: Building Skills Through Canvas Painting","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaPorta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771760_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742487604602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771760"},{"teacherId":9910492,"projectId":10300994,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating inlay and router bits to my CTE Carpentry Program. The supplies you donated will be used by my students to craft unique projects in the shop. \r\n\r\nWe will use the inlay bits to create one of a kind coasters that will have epoxy resin and brass inlay. We hope to have them ready for holiday gifts. Having the bits now will give us ample lead time for the production run. \r\n\r\nThis activity is a small scale mass production. Students will not only make the coasters but design and refine as needed the jigs and fixtures to build them. \r\n\r\nThank you for being there for us.","fullyFundedDate":1785319025953,"projectUrl":"project/bits-bits/10300994/","projectTitle":"Bits & Bits!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761252007110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910492"},{"teacherId":9910492,"projectId":10260270,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of a dewalt router kit. It will be used by my students to complete routing tasks in the shop.\r\n\r\nDewalt makes professional grade tools . Putting these tools in my students hands while still in school gives them a head start for when they join the workforce.\r\n\r\nThe router you donated is like having two tools in one. The fixed base is used for edge profiling . The plunge base is used to create rock joinery. \r\n\r\nThanks again for donating such a valuable tool to our program .","fullyFundedDate":1785536887022,"projectUrl":"project/not-a-computer-router/10260270/","projectTitle":"Not a Computer Router!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. C.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9910492_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761252007110","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9910492"},{"teacherId":2771760,"projectId":10331389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a new saw blade for our table saw! Your support is making a meaningful difference in our woodshop and in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nA sharp, high-quality saw blade is one of the most important tools in any woodworking classroom. With your gift, our students can make cleaner, more accurate cuts while working safely on their projects. This not only improves the quality of their craftsmanship but also helps build confidence as they learn professional woodworking techniques.\r\n\r\nMany of our students are learning woodworking for the first time, and some have unique learning needs that require reliable, well-maintained equipment. Having a new blade allows them to focus on developing their skills instead of struggling with worn tools. They take great pride in seeing their hard work come together with precise, professional-looking results.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is providing more than just a replacement blade—it is creating opportunities for hands-on learning, problem-solving, creativity, and career readiness. Every project our students complete will remind them that caring people believed in their potential and invested in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us provide a safe, engaging, and inspiring woodworking experience. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1782951453608,"projectUrl":"project/precision-cuts-limitless-possibilities/10331389/","projectTitle":"Precision Cuts, Limitless Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaPorta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771760_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742487604602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771760"},{"teacherId":2771760,"projectId":10330535,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of double-sided woodworking tape to our special education woodshop. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in the way our students learn, create, and build confidence.\r\n\r\nThis tape may seem like a simple supply, but it has become an essential tool in our classroom. It allows students to securely hold templates, jigs, and workpieces in place without the need for clamps that can be difficult or intimidating for students with fine motor challenges. By reducing frustration and making projects easier to manage, students are able to focus on learning woodworking techniques rather than struggling to keep materials in position.\r\n\r\nThe double-sided tape has also made our router and finishing projects safer and more successful. Students can confidently attach patterns, secure drawer fronts, and hold small pieces while sanding or routing, resulting in cleaner cuts and more accurate craftsmanship. Every successful project builds problem-solving skills, independence, and pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, hands-on learning is the best way to develop perseverance and self-confidence. Thanks to your generosity, they are experiencing the satisfaction of creating high-quality woodworking projects while learning valuable career and life skills in a safe, supportive environment.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided much more than a roll of tape—you have given our students the opportunity to work more independently, achieve greater success, and believe in their own abilities. Thank you for investing in their future and helping make our woodshop a place where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1782951453813,"projectUrl":"project/the-double-sided-tape-of-trade-skills/10330535/","projectTitle":"The \"Double Sided Tape\" of Trade Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaPorta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771760_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742487604602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771760"},{"teacherId":2771760,"projectId":10328520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of tool belts to our woodshop classroom! Your support has made an immediate impact on our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nHaving their own tool belts has given students a greater sense of responsibility and pride in their work. Instead of searching for pencils, tape measures, combination squares, or other frequently used hand tools, they can keep essential items organized and within easy reach. This allows them to spend more time building, creating, and learning valuable woodworking skills.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students with special needs, organization and routine are essential for success. The tool belts help reduce distractions, minimize unnecessary movement around the shop, and promote independence by encouraging students to manage their own tools throughout each project. This increased independence has also helped build confidence as students take ownership of their workstations and responsibilities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also improved safety in our classroom. Students are less likely to leave tools on benches or carry them improperly because they now have a designated place to store them while working. This creates a safer, more efficient learning environment where everyone can focus on developing craftsmanship and teamwork.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation has helped our students feel like real craftspeople. Wearing a tool belt gives them a sense of professionalism and belonging, inspiring them to take their projects seriously and imagine future careers in the skilled trades.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are gaining practical skills, confidence, independence, and a deeper appreciation for woodworking. Thank you for investing in their education and believing in their potential. Your generosity is helping create meaningful learning experiences that will benefit our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1782951453921,"projectUrl":"project/tool-belts-to-build-lives/10328520/","projectTitle":"Tool Belts to Build Lives","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaPorta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771760_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742487604602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771760"},{"teacherId":2771760,"projectId":10299065,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our woodshop and for providing the POWERTEC PVC Flexible Dust Collection Tubes. Your kindness has made an immediate impact on our classroom and on the students who learn here every day.\r\n\r\nThese flexible dust collection tubes have helped us create a cleaner, safer, and more efficient learning environment. By improving the performance of our dust collection system, sawdust and wood particles are captured more effectively, allowing students to focus on learning woodworking skills without unnecessary distractions. A cleaner shop also means less time spent on cleanup and more time spent building, creating, and developing new skills.\r\n\r\nFor our students with special needs, this improvement is especially meaningful. Many of our learners are sensitive to dust, strong odors, and environmental distractions. A cleaner workspace helps them feel more comfortable, stay focused, and participate confidently in hands-on projects. Every student deserves an environment where they can succeed, and your generosity has helped make that possible.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are gaining valuable experience using professional-grade equipment in a workspace that more closely reflects real-world industry standards. They are learning craftsmanship, problem-solving, teamwork, and workplace safety while building projects they are proud to take home.\r\n\r\nYour generosity extends far beyond a simple piece of equipment. You have invested in our students' confidence, independence, and future opportunities. Every project they complete is a reminder that caring people believed in their potential.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us in our woodshop classroom, thank you for helping create a safer, cleaner, and more inspiring place to learn. Your support is truly making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1782951453972,"projectUrl":"project/clearing-the-air-wood-shop-safety-101/10299065/","projectTitle":"Clearing the Air: Wood Shop Safety 101","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaPorta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771760_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742487604602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771760"},{"teacherId":2771760,"projectId":10212664,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of sandpaper has made a meaningful difference in our special education woodshop, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nSandpaper may seem like a simple supply, but it plays a vital role in helping our students develop woodworking skills while building confidence, patience, and pride in their accomplishments. Each sheet allows students to safely refine their projects, learn the importance of craftsmanship, and experience the satisfaction of transforming rough wood into a smooth, finished piece.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students with special needs, sanding is more than just a woodworking technique. The repetitive, hands-on motion helps improve fine motor skills, hand strength, coordination, and focus. It also provides a calming, sensory-friendly activity that encourages perseverance and attention to detail. As students watch their projects improve with each pass of the sandpaper, they gain confidence in their abilities and take greater ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students can complete projects that they are proud to bring home, give as gifts, or showcase in our classroom. These finished creations represent much more than woodworking—they reflect problem-solving, resilience, independence, and the belief that they can succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' education and future. Your support provides more than materials; it creates opportunities for learning, growth, and confidence that will last well beyond the woodshop. Every smooth finish our students achieve is a reminder that caring people like you believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1782511810034,"projectUrl":"project/getting-gritty-with-it/10212664/","projectTitle":"Getting Gritty with It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LaPorta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2771760_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x297,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742487604602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2771760"},{"teacherId":9910492,"projectId":10355848,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating to my request for a Kreg work bench for our CTE Carpentry program.\r\nMy students were very excited when I told them it was on the way. \r\n\r\nA work bench is a vital piece of equipment for a workshop. The old benches we had were at the end of their usefulness.\r\n\r\nThe Kreg work bench that you donated is made of steel and bolts together. 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