Peekskill Classroom Causes, Projects That Need Your Help

PEEKSKILL, NY — Whether it’s for a classroom in need of art supplies, a library that needs more comfortable seating or funding for new science kits — teachers are connecting this school year with those who are willing to help enrich the lives of students in Peekskill.

DonorsChoose offers a space for teachers to share project requests to improve the quality of education for their students across New York and the nation.

There are a couple of projects listed in Peekskill on Donors Choose right now.

The education crowdfunding nonprofit allows people everywhere to search for and donate to classroom projects that will help students gain access to quality supplies, opportunities and resources.

And as students begin returning to school after summer break, students in your community may need certain supplies to set them up for a successful school year.

Teachers in America spend an average of $700 of their own money to provide their students with pencils, paper, books, art supplies and technology, according to DonorsChoose.

On average, public school teachers in New York make a salary of $66,500 per year, according to data from Salary.com. Salaries range from $53,900 to $82,700.

Nearly 100,000 teachers are currently seeking donors across the nation.

The nonprofit vets every teacher request and only sends supplies, not cash, to classrooms. Donations to teachers are tax deductible and guaranteed to be spent as the donor describes, according to the platform.

Here are the two causes that teachers are requesting help for in Peekskill:

• Cozy and Refreshed Classroom Environment, Ms. Benitez, Grades 3-5, Oakside Elementary School
• Home Away From Home Classroom Theme!, Mrs. Peralta, Grades 3-5, Hillcrest Elementary School

DonorsChoose was started by Charles Best in 2000, a history teacher at a Bronx public high school.