{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9875173,"projectId":9340670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our library with the gift of new graphic novels and manga titles! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference for our students, especially those who are learning English as their second language.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels and manga are more than just popular reads—they are powerful learning tools. Because the text is paired with rich illustrations, students are less overwhelmed by words on a page and can use the visuals to follow and enjoy the story. This format not only supports language development but also builds confidence and excitement for reading. For many of my students, these books are the gateway that opens a lifelong love of literacy.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, limited budgets make it difficult to keep up with the most up-to-date and well-reviewed titles that students are asking for. Thanks to your support, our library is able to stay current and ensure that every child who walks through our doors can find books that reflect their interests and meet their needs.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our school community, thank you for investing in literacy and for helping us create a welcoming, inclusive library for all students. Your generosity is giving them stories to connect with, characters to inspire them, and the joy of seeing themselves as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1752985209397,"projectUrl":"project/library-new-books-manga-and-graphic-no/9340670/","projectTitle":"Library: New Books (Manga and Graphic Novels)","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachmullins"},{"teacherId":9875173,"projectId":9367059,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our library through the addition of new books! Because of you, our students now have access to the most up-to-date, engaging, and well-reviewed titles available. Your support is helping us create a space where every student can find a book that excites, challenges, and inspires them.\r\n\r\nToo often, limited budgets make it difficult to keep our collection current, which means students may miss out on the books they are most eager to read. With your help, that gap is closing. Already, students are asking about these new series and eagerly checking out books that align with their interests. By ensuring that these titles are available, you are helping us keep students active and engaged in reading—one of the most powerful tools for learning and growth.\r\n\r\nI know firsthand the difference that the right book can make at the right time. My own life was shaped by the books I discovered in my school library. Without them, I truly believe I would be a completely different person. Now, thanks to your support, our students will have that same chance to discover stories and ideas that will stay with them for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and our school community, thank you for investing in literacy and for believing in the power of books. Your generosity is opening doors, inspiring imaginations, and building futures.","fullyFundedDate":1752506431423,"projectUrl":"project/library-books-dork-diaries-complete-se/9367059/","projectTitle":"Library Books: Dork Diaries (Complete Set)","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachmullins"},{"teacherId":9875173,"projectId":9241546,"letterContent":"On behalf of Garcia YMLA, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your support in helping us add a game and activity station to our school library. What may seem like a simple addition is already making a lasting impact on our students.\r\n\r\nThe station has provided far more than just entertainment. Many of the games encourage planning, problem-solving, and strategic thinking, which align with the skills our students need for both academic success and real-world challenges. Students are also learning important social skills such as teamwork, communication, and leadership through multiplayer games and collaborative activities.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the game station has become a safe space for students to decompress and recharge, especially during stressful times like exams. It fosters resilience and patience, teaching them that mistakes are opportunities for growth. Even more importantly, it has become a place of connection—a community hub where students who may not otherwise interact can come together. The inclusivity of the games ensures that learners of all backgrounds and abilities can participate and feel valued.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed our library into not just a place for reading and research, but also a vibrant environment that supports the whole student—academically, socially, and emotionally. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' growth and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1746787299373,"projectUrl":"project/library-game-activity-station/9241546/","projectTitle":"Library: Game/ Activity Station","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachmullins"},{"teacherId":7722054,"projectId":9127109,"letterContent":"We appreciate you being our sponsor and donating two colored printers, colored paper, colored card stock, and snacks for our students at Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy. They have improved student learning in a major way! The printers give students a balance of paper assignments in addition to using technology. Students now have a color option. They are experiencing great hands-on activities and it drives the content they are consuming. The donated materials offer printed sheets to help students organize their notebooks. Every student on campus has a binder with tabs where we are teaching them organization strategies. The printed sheets come in handy and you will see in the photos. \r\n\r\nThe English Language Arts classes are currently studying figurative language and I was able to print up a colorful \"figurative language fortune-teller\". In the photos you will see them using them and interacting with one another. It's a fun origami way for them to practice some examples of metaphors, similes, hyperbole, and personification. Students need that differentiation in the classroom and they had a blast playing with the \"figurative language fortune tellers\"! \r\n\r\nThe snacks are ALWAYS a major thing with students and many of them expressed it in their thank you notes. I want to express how thankful I am for your donation and want to assure you that my students are positively impacted for certain. THANK YOU SO MUCH! :-)","fullyFundedDate":1749615855607,"projectUrl":"project/fired-up-boombastic-literacy/9127109/","projectTitle":"Fired Up! Boombastic! Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erica-sterling"},{"teacherId":9875173,"projectId":9015634,"letterContent":"We have a huge population of students on our campus who are learning English. Because they are not fluent, they often will choose to avoid reading because most of our books are in English, and its hard to read in a foreign language. Now that we have books in Spanish, we have dramatically increased our library circulation and have reached a target audience that was previously neglected. Thank you for bringing books in Spanish to our campus!\r\n\r\nThese new books have become the lifeblood to not only our library but our whole campus. Kids are now reading again, in the hallways, at lunch, before school, etc. I am overjoyed to report that I even have a few kids that ended up with a small scolding for reading in class instead of doing their classroom assignments (that's how you know its a good series!)\r\n\r\nI personally know how a good book or series, at that critical adolescent age in middle school, can change everything! And so, I eagerly await the results that I know are coming and I look forward to seeing the long term impact that these books will have!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our 300 students, teachers, and staff thank you so very much! I am personally very grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1738977952961,"projectUrl":"project/library-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-spanish/9015634/","projectTitle":"Library: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Spanish)","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachmullins"},{"teacherId":9875173,"projectId":9064419,"letterContent":"You have played a tremendous part in bringing back the joy of reading. For a number of years, our library has been without a librarian; and that has created its own set of struggles. Primary among them, is that our kids see reading as a chore or classroom assignment instead of an adventure into another universe!\r\n\r\nThese new books have become the lifeblood to not only our library but our whole campus. Kids are now reading again, in the hallways, at lunch, before school, etc. I am overjoyed to report that I even have a few kids that ended up with a small scolding for reading in class instead of doing their classroom assignments (that's how you know its a good series!)\r\n\r\nI personally know how a good book or series, at that critical adolescent age in middle school, can change everything! And so, I eagerly await the results that I know are coming and I look forward to seeing the long term impact that these books will have!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our 300 students, teachers, and staff thank you so very much! I am personally very grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1738004544299,"projectUrl":"project/library-dog-man-captain-underpants-b/9064419/","projectTitle":"Library: Dog Man & Captain Underpants (Book Series)","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mullins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachmullins"},{"teacherId":9875173,"projectId":9067273,"letterContent":"You have played a tremendous part in bringing back the joy of reading. For a number of years, our library has been without a librarian; and that has created its own set of struggles. Primary among them, is that our kids see reading as a chore or classroom assignment instead of an adventure into another universe!\r\n\r\nThese new books have become the lifeblood to not only our library but our whole campus. 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