{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"P469X @ TAFT","outOfStateSupporters":52.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2771760,"projectId":10654946,"letterContent":"Generous support from donors like you has transformed our classroom workshop by equipping our space with Bosch 12V Max batteries and cordless tools. While power tools at home are often used for quick maintenance tasks, introducing them in an educational setting serves a deeper instructional purpose: teaching engineering fundamentals, tool safety, and precise craftsmanship. Full-sized power tools can be heavy and unwieldy for middle and high school special needs students, often causing wrist fatigue and improper technique. The Bosch 12V platform provides an approachable balance of lightweight ergonomics and trade-grade power, allowing students to master proper handling, control, and battery lifecycle management in a safe, controlled environment.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is the impressive power-to-weight ratio and seamless versatility of the 12V ecosystem. They are genuinely amazed that a battery compact enough to fit in their palm can effortlessly drive heavy fasteners or run multi-tools through dense materials. The modular battery design allows students to monitor charge levels, swap depleted packs at charging stations, and maintain an uninterrupted workflow during project builds. This hands-on experience turns theoretical concepts like voltage, load, and amp-hours into immediate, tangible realities, making shop time feel like an authentic engineering workspace rather than a standard classroom.\r\n\r\nThis system has been especially transformative for students who were previously intimidated by heavy equipment. Nervous first-time builders who initially shied away from power tools built immediate confidence using these compact, well-balanced units. By supplying these Bosch 12V batteries, you have provided far more than hardware; you have delivered approachable tools that build lifelong technical confidence and a passion for hands-on problem-solving.","fullyFundedDate":1790455684496,"projectUrl":"project/powering-our-students-success/10654946/","projectTitle":"Powering Our Students' Success","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":10533206,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating pull saws to our program. The saws are a lot easier for my students to use . Traditional saws work on the push stroke. They are challenging to guide along the desired cut line. Pull saw tend to follow the kerf and are much easier for my students to use. \r\n\r\nHaving 6 new pull saws means that waiting for a saw to be available is reduced. More work and less waiting allows the students more time to develop muscle memory.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for supporting CTE Carpentry as a path for young people to join the workforce.","fullyFundedDate":1790184135753,"projectUrl":"project/pull-2-cut-/10533206/","projectTitle":"Pull 2 Cut !","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":10521793,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating two moisture meters to our program. We can now use construction lumber to build projects and not worry about its moisture content. It can easily be confirmed . \r\n\r\nMy students really enjoy using marking gauges and jigs in the shop. I am sure the moisture meters will fall into that category too.\r\n\r\nWe are thriving due to the support we receive from the donors on the platform. Your donation allows me to provide the same experiences as students learning in well funded suburban schools.\r\nI am grateful for all you allowing me to a do in my shop.","fullyFundedDate":1790105802661,"projectUrl":"project/building-with-precision-essential-meas/10521793/","projectTitle":"Building With Precision : Essential Measuring Tools for Future Carpenters","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":10654886,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our woodshop students with a Bosch 12V jigsaw! This compact and versatile tool will give our students another opportunity to practice making controlled, accurate cuts while working on meaningful hands-on projects. Its size and maneuverability will make it especially useful as students learn to follow patterns, cut curves, and turn their ideas into finished pieces.\r\n\r\nFor our special needs students, every successful cut is an opportunity to build confidence, independence, and important fine-motor and visual-tracking skills. Students will learn that woodworking is about patience, precision, and problem-solving—not just using tools. Your generosity is helping us create a classroom where students can challenge themselves, learn practical skills, and experience the pride that comes from saying, \"I built that.\" Thank you for helping our students grow through hands-on learning!","fullyFundedDate":1790084488821,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-one-cut-at-a-time/10654886/","projectTitle":"Building Independence One Cut at a Time","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":10624595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating a DeWalt router to our woodshop program! This powerful and versatile tool will give our students the opportunity to learn real-world woodworking skills while creating projects they can be proud of. Our students work hard to measure, cut, assemble, sand, and finish their projects, and having a quality router will allow them to take their craftsmanship to the next level.\r\n\r\nFor our special needs students, hands-on woodworking provides more than just a chance to build something—it helps develop fine-motor skills, hand-eye coordination, focus, problem-solving, and confidence. With this DeWalt router, students will be able to safely learn how professional woodworking tools are used and see how careful planning and precision can transform a piece of wood into a finished product. Your generosity is helping us build both projects and futures, one student and one project at a time. Thank you for investing in our students and their potential!","fullyFundedDate":1789503272792,"projectUrl":"project/routing-real-world-carpentry-skills-on/10624595/","projectTitle":"Routing Real-World Carpentry Skills, One Edge at a Time","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":10517135,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generosity. Your support means a lot to our CTE Community. \r\n\r\nWe are thriving due to donors like you. Thank you for being there for us. Your donation will allow me to continue to provide the best carpentry experience for my students \r\n\r\nCollege is not for everyone but the skills to join the workforce should be. CTE Programs bridge the gap between high school and the workforce.Thank you for spending your hard earned money to support both special education and CTE Carpentry.","fullyFundedDate":1789500533053,"projectUrl":"project/a-bit-of-help-needed/10517135/","projectTitle":"A Bit of Help Needed!","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":10531210,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting our CTE Carpentry Project. The Bosch 12 Volt grinder that you provided will be use to grind bolts and other hardware as needed. \r\n\r\nFor and upcoming task the grinder will be used to cut over sized shelf brackets to the size needed. Typically students used a hack saw to complete the job . Having a grinder on hand will increase the speed and introduce the students to a new tool. \r\n\r\nThank you very much for your support of the skilled trades as on option for young people to explore.","fullyFundedDate":1789650793285,"projectUrl":"project/grinding-safety-compact-tool-for-big-tim/10531210/","projectTitle":"Grinding Safety Compact tool for Big Time Skills !","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":10432893,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating wood glue to our CTE Carpentry Shop. The shipment arrived at the right time. The school year is just starting and the glue will be used right away to start building projects. \r\n\r\nGlue is a consumable that is used frequently but only really thought about when it is needed or when stock is running low. \r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to read my request and spend your hard earned money to get it funded and in the hands of my students.\r\n\r\nYour donation will have a direct positive impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1785878871931,"projectUrl":"project/we-have-a-non-sticky-situation-in-the-sh/10432893/","projectTitle":"We Have a Non Sticky Situation in the Shop","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":10509443,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating face shields to our CTE Carpentry Program.\r\nThey will keep the students safe while using the table saw and completing grinding tasks. \r\n\r\nSafety is key when learning how to properly use tools. Safety is what separates professionals from non professionals. In my shop I stress eye , ear , and lung safety. We have goggles, hearing protection and masks and dust collection. Thanks to you we now have full face protection to use when needed.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate your support of both Specail Education and CTE Carpentry.","fullyFundedDate":1789500532446,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-save-face/10509443/","projectTitle":"Help Us Save Face!","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":3224448,"projectId":10263887,"letterContent":"I am writing to share a heartfelt thank you for your incredible support and generosity. Thanks to your contributions, our classroom was able to acquire Bessey clamps, and they have quickly become one of the most impactful tools in our woodworking and hands-on projects for my special needs students.\r\n\r\nWorking with wood requires precision, patience, and steady hands—qualities that can be exceptionally challenging for many of my students. Some of the children in my class struggle with grasping and holding objects securely. In the past, this meant that simple tasks like sanding, measuring, or using hand tools could feel overwhelming or frustrating, as keeping the material steady required more physical effort than they could comfortably manage.\r\n\r\nThe Bessey clamps have completely transformed this experience. By providing a reliable, secure way to hold work down in place, the clamps give our students the independence they need to focus entirely on their projects rather than struggling to keep materials from moving.\r\n\r\nYour gifts have done much more than purchase hardware; it has provided accessibility, fostered inclusion, and given my students a tangible way to experience success and mastery.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of all my students, thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1785319025505,"projectUrl":"project/holding-it-down-motor-skills/10263887/","projectTitle":"Holding It Down! (Motor Skills)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Picardi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3224448"},{"teacherId":9910492,"projectId":10286677,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating a Laguna 10 inch bandsaw to our Special Education CTE Carpentry Program. \r\nThe students were very excited to open the box and help out the machine together.\r\n\r\nThis bandsaw is a professional grade tool in a compact size that interfaces very well with our space. It is a huge improvement over our previous band saw. This saw has a larger motor that can cut thicker material with out bogging down. We will be able to create table legs with extreme curves with ease.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate your support of the skilled trades as an option for young people to have a pathway into the workforce.","fullyFundedDate":1787275445886,"projectUrl":"project/bandsaw-needed-by-cte-carpentry-students/10286677/","projectTitle":"Bandsaw Needed by CTE Carpentry Students","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":10477945,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the pair of Makita tracks you donated to our Special Education CTE Carpentry Program. \r\nThanks to the gift you sent us we can safely rip 8 foot sheets of plywood safely. The tracks can be joined together so long rips are possible. \r\n\r\nThe Makita tracks will last for years with proper care and maintenance.The saw glides effortlessly along the rail. The track saw is extremely safe for my young carpenters to use. The blade remains embedded in the work as the cut is being made. The blade retracts into the saw when the cut is compete\r\n\r\nThanks for your support !","fullyFundedDate":1786980030831,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-on-track-/10477945/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get on Track !","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127321","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":87,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"US Census Data for the surrounding geographic area","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"Census ZCTA","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":48.0,"schoolId":127321,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about P469X @ TAFT on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"P469X @ TAFT","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/district-75-city-wide-programs/p469x-taft/127321"}