{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Impact Leadership Academy","outOfStateSupporters":0.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3103418,"projectId":9531016,"letterContent":"This semester we've been super busy learning about everything from personal checking and taxes to cryptocurrency and how mortgages work. Each day has been filled with excitement and deep dives through the world of \"Dollars and Sense.\" With the supplies donated they have been able to mix their creativity with their learning experiences and keep their engagement from beginning to end.\r\n\r\nWe have created posters, media clips, web pages and more to enforce our learning.\r\n\r\nOur parents had the expectation that we would equip their children with the knowledge of real world economics and we've done just that. I've had several students just certify for Personal Finance this semester and we get a whole new crew next semester! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755522449863,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-basics/9531016/","projectTitle":"Just the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3103418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1455644955616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mariakennedy"},{"teacherId":652794,"projectId":9632092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us bring a new collection of manga and graphic novels to our all-boys school. Your donation has made an immediate and powerful impact on our students, especially our reluctant readers who often struggle to find books that truly capture their interest.\r\n\r\nSince adding these titles to our shelves, we have seen a remarkable increase in independent reading, library visits, and overall enthusiasm for books. Boys who rarely checked out anything before are now reading during free time, discussing characters with their friends, and asking for more manga books. They absolutely love JuJutsu Kaisen and the My Hero Acadamia sets. I can't keep the Wimpy Kid and Dogman series on the shelves. They are constantly being checked out. \r\n\r\nThese books have also created a sense of community and belonging in the library. Students gather to compare favorites, trade recommendations, and celebrate finishing a series—activities that build both social and academic confidence. For some of our struggling readers, manga has been the bridge that finally made reading feel accessible and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only placed high-interest literature directly into their hands, but it has also nurtured a genuine love of reading that we hope will last a lifetime. Thank you for believing in our boys and for investing in the tools that truly meet their needs.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation, Thank you!! God Bless!","fullyFundedDate":1758821926550,"projectUrl":"project/manga-maniacs/9632092/","projectTitle":"Manga Maniacs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caesar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/652794"},{"teacherId":652794,"projectId":9529433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our new Book Café Book Club. Because of your kindness, our boys now have a warm and inviting space in the library where reading feels exciting, comfortable, and theirs. The snacks, books, table lamps, and Clorox wipes you provided have made an immediate and meaningful impact on both the environment and the students who use it.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have helped transform reading time into something the boys truly look forward to. For many of our reluctant readers, the atmosphere of sitting together with a snack and a good book has made reading feel more like a social experience than an academic requirement.\r\n\r\nThe new books you funded have given them stories that match their interests and identities—adventures, mysteries, graphic novels, sports stories, and more. Many boys who rarely checked out books before are now asking when the next Book Café meeting will be.\r\n\r\nThe lamps and ambient lighting have created exactly the cozy café vibe we hoped for, turning a corner of the library into a place where the boys want to gather, relax, and read. Several students have even commented that it feels like a \"real café,\" and they love that it's just for them.\r\n\r\nAnd the Clorox wipes may seem small, but they have made it possible for us to keep the space clean, safe, and welcoming day after day—especially with a room full of hungry boys.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has helped build confidence, community, and joy around literacy. We are seeing boys who typically struggle with reading take pride in finishing books, recommending stories to each other, and engaging in real discussions about what they read. The Book Café has become a place where they feel seen, valued, and encouraged.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, reading is no longer just something on their to-do list. It's something they want to do.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our boys and investing in their love of reading. Your generosity is truly shaping the culture of our school.","fullyFundedDate":1758836814794,"projectUrl":"project/book-cafe-club/9529433/","projectTitle":"Book Cafe Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caesar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/652794"},{"teacherId":652794,"projectId":9525324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, our students now have exciting new STEM materials to explore—everything from challenge games, slime, and playdough to fidget spinners and bouncy balls. While these items may seem simple, they've quickly become powerful tools for engineering, problem-solving, and creativity in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students are building houses and bridges, tackling design challenges, solving puzzles, and engaging in hands-on science activities. Our classroom has transformed into a collaborative makerspace where students gather to invent, explore, and share ideas.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, they're learning that failure isn't the end—it's part of the process. Through trial and error, persistence, and curiosity, they're discovering how to improve, grow, and try again. These experiences are shaping lifelong learners who aren't afraid to innovate and reimagine the world around them.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly given our students the tools to turn imagination into innovation. Thank you for investing in their creativity, confidence, and future as problem-solvers and creators!","fullyFundedDate":1757525695839,"projectUrl":"project/stem-fun-in-the-library/9525324/","projectTitle":"STEM Fun in the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caesar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/652794"},{"teacherId":652794,"projectId":9526637,"letterContent":"On behalf of Impact Leadership Academy, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of books to our all-boys academy. Your contribution has had a tremendous impact on our students and the reading culture within our school.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our library now offers a wider selection of engaging and age-appropriate books that truly capture our boys' interests. These new titles have sparked enthusiasm across all grade levels—students are reading during free time, discussing stories with their classmates, and even recommending books to one another. Reading at our school now looks lively and interactive; you can often find small groups of boys reading together in the library or eagerly checking out the next book in a series they've fallen in love with.\r\n\r\nSome of the new texts have introduced valuable skills and lessons to our students. Many of the books encourage critical thinking, empathy, problem-solving, and perseverance. They also feature strong characters and themes of leadership, teamwork, and resilience—qualities we strive to instill in our young men.\r\n\r\nSome of our reluctant readers have shown the most remarkable transformations. For example, one fifth-grade student who once avoided reading now visits the library every week to check out graphic novels and adventure stories. Another student in seventh grade has become a leader in our informal lunchtime book discussions, proudly sharing how fun the library is.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided books but has also helped nurture confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning in our boys. We are deeply grateful for your belief in our mission to inspire strong readers and future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1755020758147,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-books/9526637/","projectTitle":"New Year-New Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caesar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/652794"},{"teacherId":652794,"projectId":9015750,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and our school, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our boys now have access to a higher number of high-interest books—stories that have already sparked excitement, curiosity, and a love for reading.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the books arrived, our students were eager to dive in, quickly checking them out and sharing their enthusiasm with their peers. Seeing their excitement and engagement with reading has been truly inspiring. Your generosity has not only filled our shelves but has also helped build a culture of literacy and learning that will impact them for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for making such a meaningful difference in their education. Your support is truly appreciated, and we are so grateful for your investment in our young readers.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1737438027346,"projectUrl":"project/hooray-new-books/9015750/","projectTitle":"Hooray! 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