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I cannot wait for these days because I get to see all of their smiling faces and make lots of pancakes! Thank you so very much for making these days at Eakin possible, I would not be able to do this without the help of others like you!","fullyFundedDate":1771008180295,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-pancake-party/10044257/","projectTitle":"PBIS Pancake Party!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jewell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9230147_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704903897886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-jewell"},{"teacherId":9230147,"projectId":10048658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our Eakin Elementary Kindness Cart! Our 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade Kindness Clubs are going to be so excited to provide this cart to others and show others what kindness looks like in our community. It is one of their favorite things to do as a Kindness Club, and this is our third year putting a project like this together :) None if this would be possible without the kindness and generosity of others like you that see value in the work we are doing.","fullyFundedDate":1771382291819,"projectUrl":"project/ees-kindness-cart/10048658/","projectTitle":"EES Kindness Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jewell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9230147_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704903897886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-jewell"},{"teacherId":9244558,"projectId":10056680,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to Spreading Kindness: Blankets for Students and Community Members in Need. Because of your support, we have been able to provide warmth, comfort, and care to students and families who need it most.\r\n\r\nThe blankets have made a meaningful impact both inside and outside of our classroom. For some students, they provide physical warmth during colder days. For others, they offer something even deeper — a sense of security, dignity, and reassurance that their community cares about them. What may seem like a simple item has become a powerful symbol of kindness and compassion.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting an immediate need, this project has also sparked important conversations about empathy and service. Students have seen firsthand how small acts of generosity can make a big difference. They are learning that kindness is something we can actively practice and share with others.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us do more than distribute blankets — it has helped us spread hope, connection, and community spirit. 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In moments of uncertainty and challenge, this simple act of kindness brings comfort, dignity, and hope.\r\n\r\nThrough your generosity, we have been able to ease burdens for families, support students who may be experiencing housing instability, and extend care beyond our school walls into the broader community. The impact of your gift reaches far beyond the blanket itself—it creates connection, compassion, and a ripple effect of kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make a meaningful difference. Your support truly embodies the spirit of this project, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership in spreading warmth and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1770926540440,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-blankets-for-student/10055978/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness: Blankets for Students and Community Members in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peaks-Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9268017"},{"teacherId":8722033,"projectId":9891546,"letterContent":"With heartfelt gratitude, I want to thank you for your generous support of our Empowered Women Empower Women project.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, we were able to celebrate the incredible girls who successfully completed the ROX program. This milestone represents more than program completion—it reflects growth in confidence, leadership, resilience, and self-worth. Your generosity helped us honor their hard work and remind them that their voices matter.\r\n\r\nYour support sends a powerful message to these young women: they are seen, valued, and capable of achieving great things. 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About this school
Eakin Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Columbus, Ohio that is part of Columbus City School District.
It serves 244 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.4:1.
Its teachers have had 328 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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72%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Eakin Elementary School
$140,248
raised using DonorsChoose
328
projects
funded
40
teachers
funded
484
donors
28
projects
for
basic supplies
8
projects for
technology
28
projects for
books
23
projects
for
art supplies
Eakin Elementary School has received support from
205 individuals from Ohio and
279 individuals out-of-state.