I am working to help fundraise money for the families of my students who are financially affected by the COVID19 pandemic. I am a 3rd grade teacher in a Title One school in SFUSD. During this time of uncertainty and financial strain many of my students' families are struggling financially as their jobs have been suspended, schools have been cancelled, and rent and other necessities are placing strain on them. I feel it is my duty to try to assist these families in their time of need. I believe this distribution of funds will most likely look different depending on the amount of money earned in GoFundMe; 

Tier 1 ($2000): With your gracious donation I will assist all families with Safeway gift cards to make sure that families are able to stay healthy and well. We are working as a school to provide 13 students' families with a $150 gift card for each family. This will be based off of the highest need at the school at this time. 

Tier 2 ($4000): I would be able to reach out to other teachers in my community to distribute more gift cards to the greater population. We are currently compiling information about families financial and sustainable needs at this time and will be able to support families with food, household essentials, and internet access during remote school learning.

Tier 3 ($6000+):  With more money we will be able to reach more families within the communities! I will work with other teachers and my principal to bring financial support to families most in crisis at this moment. We are currently working on figuring out if we can get electronic devices for students who do not currently have one in their home. With your generous donation we will be able to supply some families with electronic devices so they will be able to keep up with their studies and education at home. Bringing electronic devices to students will also help to combat boredom many students face at this time of uncertainty. 

I have already done some fundraising and have been able to give some gift cards to families and they have told me how much of a difference they have made in their lives. Most of my students live in single guardianship households who sometimes work up to three jobs to try to make ends meet. Some of my students live in transitional housing, newly provided by the state. With the imminent news of further closures and school shut downs the fear and worry have set in that there is a possibility that families will no longer be able to make rent among other things. The students at my school who participate in the free lunch program usually don't eat lunch because they don't like the selections provided by the district. Even though there is free food distributed by the district, I know that my families are not taking advantage of it because of the selections being minimal. With your help, I will work to directly support families in most need at this time. While in this time of need, gathering around the table for a home cooked meal and spending time with family without the worry of where your next meal will come from will make all the difference. Please consider helping the community and giving directly to families in most need at this time. Thank you for reading!