About the organization
Donors Choose is an innovative website that allows teachers to upload classroom needs so that people can make donations of any size towards purchasing the items. I chose this project after a quick search because I know from my own experience that these early reading tools are super helpful to little kids.
Why does it appeal to me?
I like that supporters can see exactly who and what they are donating to. I also greatly appreciate that you can opt out of a portion of your donation going to support the website (though I didn't this time), that they don't assume you want your money divided up. I like that I can search for things that interest me and make an impact directly in the lives of kids. (This is one of those organizations whose existence sort of baffles me - why do we fund education in a way that teachers have to ask strangers to meet their needs? But I know so many teachers who use their own money and resources to make ends meet in the classroom, so I know how necessary it is.)
Want to learn more?
Learn more or find a classroom project to support here.
You can also make a wedding registry page or "donate your birthday" on the site!
A very short story about microdonations
I tried to donate $1 to an organization whose core message is that just $1 buys 10 meals for kids. The minimum donation (which was not posted, I had to submit the form to find out) was $10. They might want to rethink that!
Follow along with my challenge here on the blog or on Twitter with the hash tag #30daysofcharity.
Want me to see if your favorite organization accepts microdonations, or want me to feature it? Post a comment below.
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