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"I am a first grade teacher working in a low economic area. Almost all of my children receive free lunch. Each day they are expected to learn new things, and reach higher goals. Sometimes that is difficult when we don't have the basic supplies.

It has always been difficult to get supplies in our... " MORE

"I am a first grade teacher working in a low economic area. Almost all of my children receive free lunch. Each day they are expected to learn new things, and reach higher goals. Sometimes that is difficult when we don't have the basic supplies.

It has always been difficult to get supplies in our school, especially now with all the budget cuts. Many of the children come to school without a pencil, and if they do have one, it is always broken. Also, paper is hard to get our hands on. Especially with the younger students, copies are needed to make practice work sheets, send home reminders or used for their writing on the computer.

I am asking for simple supplies like paper, pencils, and a sharpener, so if their pencil does break, they can sharpen it. Also I would like my children to have access a reading log to keep track and write about all their favorite books they read. Notebooks are needed, because many children are not able to replace their books.

Your donation will provide my students with the supplies they need to do everyday tasks. You'll make it possible for the children to complete their work without any obstacles. Thank you in advance for all your support.

My students need an electric pencil sharpener, pencils, 2 cases of copy paper, notebooks and reading logs. The cost of this proposal is $520, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Ms. S. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

May 20, 2009
Dear Vanessa, Ms. P's Class and The Bud Frankel Family Foundation, 

I would like to express my sincere thanks and gratitude for your wonderful donation to my students. My students are so excited about the writing and drawing materials you have donated to our class. Your donation will make a big impact on how the students perceive themselves and others during our writing and art periods.

The children have already requested special projects they would like to create with the materials from your donation. I am confident that their enthusiasm and your donation will have a very positive impact on their learning experience.


With gratitude,
Ms. S.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Maureen W. (staff member) on Dec 19, 2008
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Michelle W. (volunteer) on Dec 28, 2008
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Katie S. (staff member) on Jan 6, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Jan 9, 2009
"I gave to this project because my daughter is in elementary school and we know how important basic supplies are. With a pencil a child can write a story, a feeling, a letter to a caregiver. This is fundamental and necessary for learning!"
Vanessa gave on May 11, 2009
Ms. P's Class gave on May 12, 2009
The Bud Frankel Family Foundation from New York, NY gave on May 16, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on May 16, 2009
The teacher Ms. S. on May 21, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. S.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jeana T. (staff member) on May 21, 2009
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