Show Your School Spirit

Member: LuAnn Hecht, River Falls, WI
Project Title: Wiley’s Wardrobe

LuAnn used the Difference Maker Fund to purchase items for a school “store” where students can shop for necessities anonymously. The store’s items include lip balm, deodorant, shampoo, leggings, t-shirts, and nail clippers.

Member: Carly Minch, Sherrard, IL
Project Title: Book Vending Machine

The school Carly supports offers a book vending machine where students can choose a free book. Carly researched popular books for all age groups and used her Difference Maker Fund to purchase books.

Member: Clarence Daniels, Haines City, FL
Project Title: Back-to-School Supplies

With the school year starting, Clarence recognized that some children needed back-to-school supplies. He used the Difference Maker Fund to purchase book bags and school supplies and handed them out to students in his neighborhood.

Member: Pedro Chuchoque, Grant, MI
Project Title: Sensory Garden

Pedro used his Difference Maker Fund to add a sensory garden to an existing natural playground at a local school. With the help of several volunteers, Pedro built a sensory wall with many textures and water for students to explore.

Member: Courtney Parker, Chattanooga, TN
Project Title: Teacher’s Lounge Refresh

Students aren’t the only ones you can support with your school spirit; you can support teachers too! Courtney did just that with her Difference Maker Fund by restocking the teacher’s lounge at an elementary school with snacks and goodies.