DonorsChoose: Fund A Classroom, Change A Child’s Year

DonorsChoose lets you give directly to public school classroom projects requested by teachers themselves. Educators across the United States post specific needs, books for a reading corner, art supplies, science equipment, a field trip, calculators, and donors browse and fund the projects that speak to them. You can give any amount, and you will know exactly which classroom and which need your money supported, right down to thank-you notes and photos from students. The organization vets requests and delivers the materials straight to schools, so your gift reaches children, not overhead. It is an especially meaningful way to help in a time when so many teachers spend their own money on their students. For anyone who believes in education and wants to see the direct impact of their giving, DonorsChoose is transparent, personal, and deeply rewarding. Fund a classroom at donorschoose.org.

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Kindness has a beautiful way of multiplying. Share something thoughtful you recently did for another person, your community, animals, or the planet. Your story does not need to be grand, even the smallest act of kindness may inspire someone else to do good today.

One or two short lines about a kind thing you did. Please leave out names, links, and contact information. Every message is read before it appears.

I spent my Saturday helping volunteers plant trees in our neighborhood. Someday, children will play beneath their shade.A friend
I helped someone at the library learn how to download an audiobook. Now she has a whole new world of stories to enjoy!A friend
I surprised a friend who lives alone with a homemade birthday cake. We celebrated together over tea.A friend
I spent an hour helping a local animal rescue make toys for the cats waiting to find their forever homes.A friend
I gave my seat to someone who looked exhausted. It was such a simple thing, but they seemed genuinely grateful.A friend
I donated blood today. It feels wonderful knowing that a little of my time might help save someone's life.A friend
I helped a friend practice for an important job interview. We laughed through the nervous moments, and she left feeling confident.A friend
I noticed a cashier having a difficult day, so I thanked her for her patience and wished her a wonderful afternoon.A friend
I shared vegetables from my garden with several families on my street. My tomatoes have made quite a few new friends!A friend


A personal note from Amelia, click to open Chances.org has been run by one volunteer, me, since 1999. Here's how you can help keep it going. Read my letter Close my note

Hello, it's me, Amelia Carrie. I have been running and updating Chances.org since 1999, for free. I pay for the software, hosting, maintenance, apps, and more. That's more than 25 years of my life devoted to doing something I love.

However, the fact is that I am a senior now and due to having to compete with AI for computer graphics work, I can no longer afford to run this site on my own. I need your help, not only to keep it online, but to keep it growing. That's why I am updating Chances.org with a Donate button and a Supporters page.

If you can't afford either, you can still help for free by using the sharing buttons below. Thank you!

With gratitude,
Amelia Carrie

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