{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Freire Charter Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9003737,"projectId":8694737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom donation, \"Healthy Snacks for Hungry Students!\" Because of you, our 6th graders have access to nutritious snacks that help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes beyond snacks—it shows our students that their well-being matters and that there are people in the community who care about their success. Having these healthy options available has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, especially during long school days.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support. 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Freire Charter Middle School
$93,879
raised using DonorsChoose
155
projects
funded
58
teachers
funded
705
donors
31
projects
for
basic supplies
14
projects for
technology
22
projects for
books
13
projects
for
art supplies
Freire Charter Middle School has received support from
434 individuals from Pennsylvania and
271 individuals out-of-state.