{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown","outOfStateSupporters":67.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8111639,"projectId":9974477,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our Lunar New Year classroom celebration. Your contribution has made an incredible difference in creating a meaningful, inclusive learning experience for my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our classroom came alive with color, creativity, and cultural exploration. Students engaged in hands-on activities—crafting red lanterns, practicing calligraphy, decorating lucky money envelopes, and learning about the lunar zodiac—that brought the traditions and significance of Lunar New Year to life. What began as a classroom project became a celebration of diversity, pride, and shared joy.\r\n\r\nBeyond the crafts and activities, your support fostered something even more valuable: cultural awareness and belonging. Students who have family connections to Lunar New Year felt seen and celebrated, while those experiencing the tradition for the first time discovered the beauty of a culture new to them. Every student left our celebration with a deeper appreciation for the traditions we explored and a greater understanding that all cultures deserve to be honored and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThe prizes you provided added an extra spark of excitement and motivation, encouraging every student to participate fully and take pride in their contributions. The learning materials and supplies allowed us to create a rich, immersive experience that extended far beyond what we could have accomplished alone.\r\n\r\nYour generosity demonstrates a profound commitment to inclusive education and cultural celebration. You have shown our students that their backgrounds matter, that learning about different cultures is valuable, and that communities come together to support meaningful educational experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their growth, curiosity, and cultural awareness. Your kindness will be remembered long after the decorations come down.","fullyFundedDate":1767636382008,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-celebration/9974477/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8111639"},{"teacherId":8111639,"projectId":9974463,"letterContent":"This Lunar New Year, our classroom will transform into a vibrant cultural learning hub where students explore rich traditions, customs, and the deep significance of this important holiday. Our students—including those with family connections to this celebration and those experiencing it for the first time—will engage in hands-on activities such as crafting red lanterns, practicing calligraphy, decorating lucky money envelopes, and learning about the lunar zodiac. Through interactive games, storytelling, and cultural exploration stations, we will build genuine appreciation for diverse traditions while fostering a sense of pride, belonging, and cultural awareness in our classroom community. With your support for craft supplies, learning materials, decorations, and small prizes to celebrate participation, we can create a meaningful educational experience that goes beyond the classroom—helping our students understand that their own cultural backgrounds and the backgrounds of their peers are valued and celebrated. Your donation helped us bring this special occasion to life, creating lasting memories and fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels proud to share in the joy of learning through celebration.","fullyFundedDate":1767644642882,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-celebration/9974463/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8111639"},{"teacherId":7792409,"projectId":10035389,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing school supplies for our classroom. Because of you, our students were able to begin the New Year with the tools they need to feel confident, prepared, and excited to learn.\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they make a powerful difference. Having access to fresh materials helps create a positive learning environment where students can focus, stay organized, and take pride in their work. Your kindness has helped remove barriers and allowed us to start the year on a strong and successful note.\r\n\r\nOur students are incredibly grateful for your generosity, and your support reminds them that there are people who truly care about their education and future. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping make this New Year a meaningful one.","fullyFundedDate":1769733208275,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-readers/10035389/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792409_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650998994316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7792409"},{"teacherId":7792409,"projectId":10035406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing school supplies for our classroom. Because of you, our students were able to begin the New Year with the tools they need to feel confident, prepared, and excited to learn.\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they make a powerful difference. Having access to fresh materials helps create a positive learning environment where students can focus, stay organized, and take pride in their work. Your kindness has helped remove barriers and allowed us to start the year on a strong and successful note.\r\n\r\nOur students are incredibly grateful for your generosity, and your support reminds them that there are people who truly care about their education and future. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping make this New Year a meaningful one.","fullyFundedDate":1769072145394,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-success/10035406/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792409_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650998994316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7792409"},{"teacherId":7792409,"projectId":10035424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing school supplies for our classroom. Because of you, our students were able to begin the New Year with the tools they need to feel confident, prepared, and excited to learn.\r\nThese supplies may seem simple, but they make a powerful difference. Having access to fresh materials helps create a positive learning environment where students can focus, stay organized, and take pride in their work. Your kindness has helped remove barriers and allowed us to start the year on a strong and successful note.\r\n\r\nOur students are incredibly grateful for your generosity, and your support reminds them that there are people who truly care about their education and future. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping make this New Year a meaningful one.","fullyFundedDate":1771015638919,"projectUrl":"project/helping-struggling-students/10035424/","projectTitle":"Helping Struggling Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792409_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650998994316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7792409"},{"teacherId":7792409,"projectId":10078061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Kindness Kit project! Because of your kindness, our students will have access to materials that provide comfort, encouragement, and joy during moments when they need it most.\r\nThese Kindness Kits are designed to support students socially and emotionally by offering simple items that help them feel calm, cared for, and valued. Whether a student is having a difficult day, feeling overwhelmed, or just needs a reminder that they are not alone, these kits will make a powerful difference.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create a school environment rooted in compassion and empathy. More importantly, it shows our students that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them and care about their well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping us spread kindness in meaningful ways. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our students and our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1770396992162,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness/10078061/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792409_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650998994316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7792409"},{"teacherId":7655863,"projectId":10086408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Items for Struggling Students. Because of your generosity, we are able to provide essential items that many of our students would otherwise go without.\r\n\r\nFor some of our students, everyday necessities can become barriers to learning. By helping us supply these items, you are not only meeting basic needs—you are restoring confidence, dignity, and a sense of belonging. When students feel supported and cared for, they are better able to focus, participate, and succeed in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness sends a powerful message to our students: they matter. We are incredibly grateful for your compassion and commitment to making a difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a safe, supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771534054339,"projectUrl":"project/items-for-struggling-students/10086408/","projectTitle":"Items for Struggling Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Russell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7655863_orig.jpg?crop=348,348,x359,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722879053116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7655863"},{"teacherId":6492462,"projectId":10090499,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring the first-ever Little Free Library to our school and community. Your generous support supplies high-quality, diverse books that will spark imagination, build empathy, and open doors to lifelong learning for our Young Scholars — fifth through eighth graders in the Concept Young Scholars Program.\r\n\r\nCYSP's mission is to prepare scholars for academic success, college readiness, strong character, and community leadership through Personal Development, Community Service, Physical Activities, and Educational Adventures. Thanks to you, students will care for the Little Free Library, staff a bookshelf of extra titles, and host a community event to showcase this new resource. This project gives our scholars hands-on responsibility, fosters service, and spreads a love of reading year-round.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, families and neighbors will have 24/7 access to books, and our students will gain leadership experience as they manage and promote the library. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our scholars' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1771356205482,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-our-little-free-library/10090499/","projectTitle":"Books for Our Little Free Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holsopple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6492462"},{"teacherId":3672253,"projectId":10091879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Comfort Kits project. Because of your kindness, our Kindness Club and classroom volunteers were able to assemble travel‑size toiletries, sturdy pouches, and handwritten notes for children and teens experiencing homelessness, entering foster care, or staying in local shelters. Your gift provided more than essential items; it restored dignity during difficult transitions and delivered a simple, powerful message from young people in our community: you are seen, you matter, and you are cared for.\r\n\r\nWatching students sort, check, and pack each kit was a moving lesson in empathy and responsibility. They practiced teamwork and organization, thought carefully about age‑appropriate supplies, and wrote heartfelt notes intended to comfort someone they have never met. These small acts of service sparked deep reflection—students recorded their thoughts in journals, discussed what compassion looks like in everyday life, and returned to class with a stronger sense of civic responsibility and kindness.\r\n\r\nOur community partners confirmed that the kits met distribution guidelines and reached young people who truly needed them. The tangible difference your donation made was clear: a shy smile from a student proud of their work, the relief of a parent receiving a kit for their child, and the knowledge that a young person in crisis had an extra measure of care during a stressful time.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in both our students and the young people they served. Your support helped teach important life lessons while meeting immediate needs. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for believing in the power of compassion in action.","fullyFundedDate":1771462482394,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-kits-for-students-in-need/10091879/","projectTitle":"Comfort Kits for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minnie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3672253_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523915027512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/minnie"},{"teacherId":8019310,"projectId":10097070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Empowering Students with Sports Equipment. Because of your generosity, our students have access to the equipment they need to stay active, build teamwork skills, and grow in confidence.\r\n\r\nSports and physical activity teach more than just movement — they foster perseverance, leadership, and collaboration. Your support is helping create opportunities for students to succeed both on and off the field.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to our students' growth and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1771453031809,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-sports-equipmen/10097070/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students With Sports Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drummond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8019310_orig.png?crop=677,677,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633529418262","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8019310"},{"teacherId":9692008,"projectId":9975574,"letterContent":"Because of you, learning in our classroom just became more engaging, hands-on, and joyful! Your support of our \"Learning Through Play\" project has given our students the opportunity to grow academically while doing what children do best — play.\r\n\r\nPlay is powerful. 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You have helped create a classroom environment where curiosity is encouraged, confidence is built, and learning feels exciting instead of overwhelming.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are not just memorizing skills — they are exploring, discovering, and developing a true love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of play and in the potential of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767701854052,"projectUrl":"project/building-learning-through-play/9975574/","projectTitle":"Building Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bossard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692008"},{"teacherId":8019310,"projectId":10095958,"letterContent":"hank you for supporting our \"Meeting Student Needs\" project. Your generosity is making a direct and meaningful difference in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nIn our school community, many children come to us carrying more than just backpacks. Some need basic supplies. Some need comfort items. Some need simple resources that allow them to focus on learning instead of worrying about what they don't have. Because of you, we are able to meet those needs quickly, quietly, and with dignity.\r\n\r\nYour support helps ensure that when a student needs something — whether it's classroom materials, personal care items, or small essentials — we can say \"Yes, we've got you.\" That feeling of security changes everything. When students feel cared for, they are more confident, more engaged, and more ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just donate items. 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