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Your support is deeply appreciated and plays a vital role in helping us [briefly state mission or specific project supported].\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are able establish organization, cleanliness and routines Your contribution is not only a financial gift—it's a gesture of care and commitment to the work we do and the communities we serve.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful to have you as part of our support network. Please know that your donation makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1748531839726,"projectUrl":"project/starting-preparation/9366740/","projectTitle":"Starting Preparation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zyskowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9793803_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729163445471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9793803"},{"teacherId":9793803,"projectId":9305539,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support means more than words can express, and it is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\n which has brought new energy and excitement into our learning environment. These resources not only enrich our lessons but also show my students that there are people who believe in them and their future.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes far beyond materials—it helps create a space where students feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for investing in education and young minds.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1746469165496,"projectUrl":"project/learning-supportives/9305539/","projectTitle":"Learning Supportives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zyskowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9793803_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729163445471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9793803"},{"teacherId":9793803,"projectId":9283829,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our classroom. 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These resources not only enrich our lessons but also show my students that there are people who believe in them and their future.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes far beyond materials—it helps create a space where students feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for investing in education and young minds.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1745171841963,"projectUrl":"project/next-year/9251893/","projectTitle":"Next Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zyskowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9793803_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729163445471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9793803"},{"teacherId":9793803,"projectId":9122641,"letterContent":"I just wanted to reach out and personally thank you for being one of our recurring donors to our classroom. People like you are the reason we can continue supporting our classroom and students, and we truly can't thank you enough. you are truly one of our biggest supporters. because of you our hearts have grew bigger because we know there is actually kindness in people. you have proven that to us. my students have benefited by you and not just by you're very generous donations. you are such an inspiration to us!","fullyFundedDate":1742922298359,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock/9122641/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zyskowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9793803_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y421&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729163445471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9793803"},{"teacherId":2766106,"projectId":9025482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. We have been able to keep our space clean by using our Swiffer every week, sometimes even more!! We have even have been making brownies daily to sell in our 'Mobile Munchie Cart.' This helps us pay for our Community Based Vocational Training trips and helps us learn hands on kitchen safety! \r\nThe colored paper and printer have been vital in helping create our monthly bulletin board. Without the use of the color printer they would not be as vibrant and eye catching! 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