{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"High School of Fashion Industries","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":656650,"projectId":10221305,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the donation of a new MacBook. Your generosity has provided our computer science students with access to professional-grade technology that helps bring their learning to life. While many people use laptops for everyday tasks, our students use this device to develop coding skills, build websites, test applications, conduct research, and collaborate on projects. 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Your support has made such a wonderful impact, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity.\r\n\r\nThe students have been absolutely thrilled with the colorful variety of yarn that was donated. From the moment the materials arrived, their excitement was contagious. Many of the kids couldn't wait to choose their favorite colors and begin planning new projects. Having access to such a great selection of yarn has sparked their creativity and inspired them to try new techniques and patterns.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our club members have been able to spend more time creating and learning without worrying about running out of supplies. The yarn has helped them practice important knitting skills, build confidence, and experience the joy of making something with their own hands. Whether they are creating scarves, hats, and just learning new stitches for swatch making, the students take great pride in seeing their ideas come to life.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of the club is watching students encourage one another, share ideas, and celebrate each other's accomplishments. Your donation has helped make those experiences possible. The materials have not only supported their learning but have also fostered a sense of community, patience, and creativity that extends beyond the knitting needles.\r\n\r\nThe smiles, enthusiasm, and excitement we see each week are a direct result of the opportunities your generosity has provided. It is amazing to watch students discover new talents, overcome challenges, and gain confidence as they complete projects they never thought they could make. The yarn you donated has been an essential part of that journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting their creativity. Your contribution has enriched our Knitting Club in countless ways and has given our members the resources they need to continue learning, creating, and growing. We truly appreciate your generosity and the positive difference you have made in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nThe Knitting Club thanks you!!","fullyFundedDate":1766166975754,"projectUrl":"project/yarn-needed-to-support-student-knitting/9951352/","projectTitle":"Yarn Needed to Support Student Knitting Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5056367_orig.png?crop=296,296,x12,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766058274838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgold"},{"teacherId":5056367,"projectId":9776960,"letterContent":"I am so very sorry for the delay of this thank you! We want to thank you so much for your generous donation of journal materials. I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your thoughtfulness and support. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference, and I am truly grateful for the time, effort, and resources you invested in helping provide these valuable materials.\r\n\r\nThe journal supplies you donated have been incredibly helpful and have exceeded my expectations in many ways. Journaling is an important tool for reflection, organization, creativity, and personal growth, and having access to quality materials has made the experience even more rewarding. Your donation has allowed me to fully engage in the journaling process without worrying about obtaining the necessary supplies on my own.\r\n\r\nThe materials have provided both practical and personal benefits. They have helped create an organized space for recording thoughts, ideas, goals, and experiences. The journals and accompanying supplies have encouraged consistent writing habits, making it easier to reflect on daily activities, track progress, and document meaningful moments. In addition, they have served as a creative outlet, allowing for self-expression and exploration through writing and design.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your donation especially meaningful is the opportunity it has created for learning and growth. The ability to maintain a journal promotes mindfulness, critical thinking, and self-awareness. It encourages setting goals, recognizing achievements, and reflecting on challenges in a productive way. Because of your generosity, these benefits have become more accessible and impactful.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond simply providing materials. It demonstrates kindness, encouragement, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed. Knowing that someone cared enough to contribute these resources is both motivating and inspiring. It serves as a reminder that generosity can have a lasting impact, often in ways that extend far beyond the initial gift.\r\n\r\nI have already begun using the donated materials and can confidently say they have been put to excellent use. They have helped create a positive routine and have provided a dedicated space for learning, planning, and personal reflection. Every time I open a journal or use one of the supplies, I am reminded of the generosity that made it possible.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your contribution is deeply appreciated and has not gone unnoticed. Acts of generosity like yours help create opportunities, encourage growth, and make a real difference in people's lives. Your willingness to share these resources has had a positive impact, and I am sincerely thankful for your support.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generous donation of journal materials. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, and commitment to helping others are truly appreciated. I am grateful for your contribution and for the many ways it has supported my journaling journey. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference, and I will continue to benefit from the materials you provided for a long time to come.","fullyFundedDate":1765265153385,"projectUrl":"project/self-awareness-for-teens/9776960/","projectTitle":"Self-Awareness for Teens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5056367_orig.png?crop=296,296,x12,y20&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766058274838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missgold"},{"teacherId":7182780,"projectId":9942600,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Fashion Exam Practice project. Because of your generosity, my students were able to use individual wipe off boards, markers, and erasers to actively engage in daily exam prep. One of the most exciting moments was when we turned our review into a game show style activity, similar to Jeopardy or The Price Is Right. While a few students led the slideshow, they still participated using their boards, and we were able to quickly assess understanding by tallying responses across the room. This made learning visible, interactive, and fun in a way that traditional methods simply cannot match.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, I was genuinely surprised by how excited my high school students were. They immediately bought into the process and required no extra encouragement to participate. The boards created a low pressure environment where students felt comfortable taking risks, practicing, and learning from mistakes. This shift in engagement translated into real results, with 96 percent of my students passing the exam, including ENL and IEP students. That outcome speaks directly to the power of giving students the right tools.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I plan to expand the use of these resources across my other classes and continue building more interactive, question based lessons. These boards have become an essential part of my teaching toolkit, helping me create a classroom culture that is engaging, inclusive, and focused on student success. Your support has made a lasting impact, and I am truly grateful for your investment in my students.\r\n\r\nAds do not influence the answers you get from ChatGPT. Your chats stay private. \r\nLearn about ads and personalization\r\nAdd that they also were excited to volunteer to organize, pass out, and recollect the items every day. None of the items were lost, which is amazing!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our Fashion Exam Practice project. Because of your generosity, my students were able to use individual wipe off boards, markers, and erasers to actively engage in daily exam prep. 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Your support has made a lasting impact, and I am truly grateful for your investment in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1766249373389,"projectUrl":"project/fashion-exam-prep-help/9942600/","projectTitle":"Fashion Exam Prep Help","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dixon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrwdixonfashion"},{"teacherId":10424840,"projectId":10074509,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of books has had a meaningful impact on our students' learning and enthusiasm for reading. Through our Independent Reading Projects, students were able to select books that genuinely interested them, giving them a sense of ownership and motivation in their reading journey. Each day, we dedicated the first 10 minutes of class to quiet reading time, allowing students to consistently build their reading skills in a focused and supportive environment. This daily practice helped strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence, especially for students who previously struggled to stay engaged with reading.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most rewarding to see is the excitement your donation sparked in our classroom. With a wider selection of books available, every student was able to find something they enjoyed. Many students looked forward to this time so much that they asked to read beyond the 10-minute period, and several even completed more than two books during the Independent Reading Project. Your support didn't just provide books—it fostered a love of reading, encouraged curiosity, and helped students see themselves as capable, enthusiastic readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and for believing in our students. Your support has made a lasting difference in their academic growth and personal development, and we are truly grateful for the opportunities you have helped create in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770276696908,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-a-classroom-library-for-inde/10074509/","projectTitle":"Let's Build a Classroom Library for Independent Reading Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10424840"},{"teacherId":373760,"projectId":9539430,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for donating supplies to my classroom! Not everyone considers bookmarks or post-its necessities, but everyone should have the chance to have and use them! \r\n\r\nI also love being able to support my students by giving them folders or journals to organize their work. 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The snacks have been distributed, and there are still so many more to go!\r\n\r\nThe students have shared with me that they have also shared some of the snacks with other peers who needed something to sustain them during the school day—so your generosity has gone well outside of my classroom and into the halls of the school.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing such an important gift!","fullyFundedDate":1763043009943,"projectUrl":"project/sustenance-in-uncertain-times/9870427/","projectTitle":"Sustenance in Uncertain Times","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abramyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7529953_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724285272620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7529953"},{"teacherId":7529953,"projectId":9493805,"letterContent":"The project you helped fund gave my students the items they need every day to succeed in class. 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Students were excited to receive the materials, especially the digital cameras for document garment construction & fittings for their portfolios. Marker paper supported illustrations, storage bins improved organization, & brush-cleaning supplies reinforced proper tool care. Crochet needles encouraged creativity & new textile skills. 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About this school
High School of Fashion Industries is
an urban public school
in New York, New York that is part of New York City Dept Of Ed.
It serves 1,455 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
Its teachers have had 202 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades 9 - 12
1,455 Students
101 Teachers
225 W 24th StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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High School of Fashion Industries
$131,173
raised using DonorsChoose
202
projects
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73
teachers
funded
679
donors
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basic supplies
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technology
33
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art supplies
High School of Fashion Industries has received support from
429 individuals from New York and
250 individuals out-of-state.