{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"YMCA Southside Head Start","outOfStateSupporters":16.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9984230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Capturing Joy A Classroom Photo Printer for Lasting Memories. This printer has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. We are using it to print photos of classroom activities learning moments and special celebrations. These photos help students reflect on their experiences build language skills and feel proud of their work. Technology like this helps learning come alive by turning everyday moments into meaningful connections.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is seeing their photos printed right away. Their faces light up when they recognize themselves and their friends in the pictures. It has created so much joy and excitement and has helped students feel seen and valued. Many students love talking about the photos and sharing stories about what they were doing which supports communication and confidence.\r\n\r\nSome students who are quieter or need extra encouragement have especially connected with this printer. Seeing themselves succeed and participate has boosted their confidence and sense of belonging. We are excited to continue using this printer to capture important lifelong memories and celebrate growth friendships and learning throughout the year. Thank you for helping us preserve these special moments for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769548660756,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-joy-a-classroom-photo-printer/9984230/","projectTitle":"Capturing Joy: A Classroom Photo Printer for Lasting Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9984086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project Coloring Kindness Celebrating Love and Friendship. Because of you our classroom is filled with colorful crayons arts and crafts supplies collage materials and friendship books that support language and literacy. We are using these resources every day as students create friendship art read stories together and talk about what it means to be kind. One special moment was watching students work side by side on a collage and proudly share how their artwork showed love and friendship.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials they were filled with excitement and joy. They eagerly explored the crayons and books and began sharing ideas about who they wanted to create art for. The friendship books encouraged meaningful conversations helped students express their feelings and supported early reading skills in a warm and joyful way.\r\n\r\nNext we will celebrate with a friendship party that includes our students and their families. Students will share their artwork read friendship stories and enjoy activities that bring our classroom community together. Your generosity has helped create a loving learning environment where students feel connected supported and valued. Thank you for making this experience possible for our students and families.","fullyFundedDate":1769179306426,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-kindness-celebrating-love-and/9984086/","projectTitle":"Coloring Kindness: Celebrating Love and Friendship","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":4952251,"projectId":9984172,"letterContent":"What a wonderful gift we can give to the parents and the children. The parents are very grateful to have the bookbags for their children. We will be able to supply each child with a bookbag full of school supplies next school year. \r\nThis child picked her own color and told us what color her best friend should have. She was excited to pick her color and try it on. \r\nWith this donation it will help the families that were serve. When times are hard every little bit helps. We are so grateful for this donation to help families and children.\r\nEach child will go to school wearing a new bookbags which help with self esteem.","fullyFundedDate":1768318729414,"projectUrl":"project/backpack-for-school/9984172/","projectTitle":"Backpack for School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4952251_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511202068131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/www-donorschoice-org-wilmastevens"},{"teacherId":4952251,"projectId":9969482,"letterContent":"The children were excited to get the new markers. They immediately began using the new markers. With the new materials they are able to use their fine motor movements. They were excited to see the new bright colors.\r\nWith the markers they are enhancing writing skills. As well as beginning reading skills. The children are drawing pictures to tell their own story. Even if it is just scribbles it is there way to speak through drawings and writing skills.\r\nThe children are writing letters to begin writing there names. I hope you enjoy the pictures and writings they drew for you. \r\nThanks a million!!!","fullyFundedDate":1766339348287,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-materials/9969482/","projectTitle":"Teaching Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4952251_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511202068131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/www-donorschoice-org-wilmastevens"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9954944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Warm Hearts, Clean Hands, and New Books. Because of you, my students now have access to new books and hand sanitizer that help support both their learning and their health. We use these resources throughout our day, from enjoying new stories during circle time to practicing clean hands before meals, activities, and reading time. These simple routines have become meaningful learning moments for my students.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were excited and eager to explore. They loved selecting new books to read together and were especially proud to use the hand sanitizer on their own as part of our daily routine. It has helped them feel more responsible and confident while learning the importance of keeping themselves and their classmates healthy.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the books to strengthen early literacy and social-emotional skills, while reinforcing healthy habits through regular use of hand sanitizer in our classroom. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our students' daily lives, and we are so grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1765981292293,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-clean-hands-and-new-books/9954944/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Clean Hands, and New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":10023710,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Our Growing Garden of Memories! Because of your generosity, each student was able to receive their very own book as a meaningful end of the year gift, along with planting pots and wildflower seeds to create a hands on gardening experience. These books introduce and strengthen important reading skills such as building vocabulary, identifying key details, making personal connections, and understanding themes like growth, memories, and change. Together with the gardening materials, they help students see learning as personal, joyful, and connected to real life experiences.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is thoughtful and engaging. Students spend time listening to stories, discussing characters and events, and reflecting on how books connect to their own lives. Planting their own seeds has allowed students to practice patience, responsibility, and care while making meaningful connections between stories and the natural world. Having both a book and a plant to care for has made learning feel even more special and memorable.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited to receive something they can truly call their own. For some, this is the first book they have ever owned, and the excitement of planting and watching their wildflowers grow has been just as powerful. Your support continues to promote language, literacy, life skills, and curiosity beyond our classroom walls. These books and growing flowers will be cherished reminders of this school year and the experiences that helped our students grow.","fullyFundedDate":1769002268304,"projectUrl":"project/our-growing-garden-of-memories/10023710/","projectTitle":"Our Growing Garden of Memories!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9963394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting Color Our Classroom Bright Supplies for Bright Minds. Because of you, my students now have access to vibrant art supplies that have already transformed our classroom into a more creative and engaging learning space. We are using the new materials daily during art integration time, morning choice activities, and calming coloring breaks. One of our first projects was a collaborative coloring mural where students worked together to design patterns and images that represent our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the supplies, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Smiles, gasps, and eager hands filled the room as they explored the colors and tools. Many students shared that they had never used materials like these before, and they took great pride in caring for them and using them thoughtfully. Coloring has become more than just an activity. It is a way for students to express themselves, build focus, and feel confident in their creativity.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we are continuing to build lessons that blend creativity with learning. Our next steps include using these supplies to support storytelling through art, pattern recognition in math, and social emotional learning through reflective drawing activities. Your contribution has made a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunity you have given our students to learn, create, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1766064174351,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-classroom-bright-supplies-for/9963394/","projectTitle":"Color Our Classroom: Bright Supplies for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9962463,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Ready, Set, Kindergarten! project. Because of your generosity, our preschoolers now have the essential materials they need to build confidence and important skills as they prepare for kindergarten. We use these resources daily during learning centers, small group activities, and independent work time. A truly special moment was seeing their faces light up as they picked out the materials they wanted, feeling proud and excited to have their own supplies.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled and immediately wanted to start using them. Having their own tools made them feel grown up and capable, encouraging them to try new activities and challenges. For many of our students, these supplies created a sense of readiness and confidence that is so important as they prepare to move to kindergarten.\r\n\r\nThis project has also brought incredible relief to our low income families, knowing their children will leave our classroom prepared and equipped for the next step in their education. Next, we will continue focusing on early literacy, math, and independence skills to help our students transition confidently into kindergarten. Thank you for helping set our students and families up for success. Your kindness has made a lasting and meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1766009608170,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-kindergarten/9962463/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9946264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Warm Hearts, Warm Hands project. Because of your generosity, we were able to provide hats and gloves to meet the warm winter needs of each child in our classroom, especially supporting our low income families. These items are used daily during outdoor play and transitions, ensuring that every student can stay warm, comfortable, and ready to learn. One meaningful moment was seeing children proudly put on their own hats and gloves, knowing they had what they needed just like their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the hats and gloves, they were excited and eager to try them on. Many smiled and laughed as they felt the warmth, while others showed relief and comfort. For some students, having these items made a big difference in their day, helping them feel safe, included, and cared for. It truly warmed our hearts to see how something so simple could bring so much joy and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue teaching lessons about self care, independence, and caring for one another, especially during the colder months. Your support has helped remove a barrier for our families and allowed our students to focus on learning, playing, and growing together. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact and for helping keep our students warm from head to heart.","fullyFundedDate":1764936865834,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-warm-hands/9946264/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Warm Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9967459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a laminator and laminating sheets. This simple but powerful tool has made a meaningful impact on our students' learning. By laminating learning materials like games, visuals, and activity cards, we can reuse them daily and keep them safe for little hands. This allows our students to practice skills again and again while building confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is seeing their own artwork and projects laminated. They beam with pride when their art is preserved, knowing it is special and important. Some students especially love seeing their artwork displayed around the classroom, while others are so excited to take their laminated creations home to share with their families as keepsakes they can treasure forever.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to save lasting memories, celebrate student creativity, and send home meaningful pieces of their learning journey. We are truly thankful for your support and for helping us protect both learning tools and precious moments made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766409931080,"projectUrl":"project/protecting-priceless-preschool-moments/9967459/","projectTitle":"Protecting Priceless Preschool Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9961609,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our preschoolers now have beautiful new instruments to explore, create, and learn with every day. We are using the instruments during music time, circle time, and free play, where students practice listening, taking turns, and expressing themselves through sound. These resources have truly brought music to life for our little learners.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the instruments, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to touch them, hear the different sounds, and try them out together. One special moment was watching the class work as a \"tiny orchestra,\" shaking, tapping, and playing along to familiar songs. The joy, focus, and confidence they showed were wonderful to see, and it created a shared experience that helped build our classroom community.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using the instruments to explore rhythm, patterns, and movement as part of our music and early learning lessons. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our students, and we are so grateful for the opportunity you have given our tiny musicians to learn, grow, and have fun through music. Thank you for giving our class such a meaningful gift.","fullyFundedDate":1765980230606,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-musicians-bright-futures/9961609/","projectTitle":"Tiny Musicians, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Annika","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988021_orig.jpg?crop=1152,1152,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760380316334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988021"},{"teacherId":8988021,"projectId":9952308,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity and compassion. Because of your support, our children and families had access to much needed snacks during winter break, a time when many students lose regular access to meals. Your kindness helped ensure that little tummies were full, bringing comfort, security, and peace of mind to both children and their families.\r\n\r\nThis support meant more than food. 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