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Mrs. Wendell from Indianapolis, IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Cozy Classroom Home in the Inner City!

Help me give my students the supplies they need to be successful scholars!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Wendell's classroom raised $423

This project is fully funded

My Project

I have recently made a change to a new school and a new district. My previous school (in a middle class suburb) offered a lot in the way of supplies. My new school (in the inner city) does not have the option to do that. While we have MANY of the items our scholars need, my classroom is missing a few things AND my scholars' desks are missing some important items.

We would love to have a rug area where we can hear stories and learn new content.

We also need some help organizing our supplies in our desks. Many students have reported to school without any of the items from our supply list. In order to keep us organized AND to keep us from having to share everything.

Please consider helping us out!

Mrs. Wendell PLA@ Louis B. Russell, Junior Elementary School 48 Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Indianapolis, IN View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

15 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nourison Positano Modern Light Grey 9' x 12' Area Rug, Easy Cleaning, Non Shedding, Bed Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen (9x12) • Amazon Business $105.32 1 $105.32
Bankers Box Decorative Eight Compartment Literature Sorter, Letter, Black/Gray Pinstripe (6170301) • Amazon Business $28.53 1 $28.53
Mead Composition Notebooks, 12 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Black Marble (72936) • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Mead Spiral Notebook, 24 Pack, 1-Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Assorted Colors (05510) • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Mead Spiral Notebook, 24 Pack, 1-Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Assorted Colors (05510) • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
SUNEE Folders with Pockets(25 Pack, Green), 2 Pocket Folders Fit Letter Size Paper, Paper File Folder for School Office Home Bussiness • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Westcott 5’’ Pointed Safety Scissors For Kids, Assorted, Pack of 12 (14872) • Amazon Business $15.85 1 $15.85
Amazon Basic Care - Aloe Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 Fluid Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $15.37 1 $15.37
SUNEE Folders with Pockets(25 Pack, Red), 2 Pocket Folders Fit Letter Size Paper, Paper File Folder for School Office Home Bussiness • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
SUNEE Folders with Pockets(25 Pack, Blue), 2 Pocket Folders Fit Letter Size Paper, Paper File Folder for School Office Home Bussiness • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 124 Facial Tissues per Box (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $12.63 1 $12.63
Mead Composition Notebooks, 3 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Black Marble (38301) • Amazon Business $8.26 1 $8.26
Mead Composition Notebooks, 3 Pack, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", 100 Sheets per Comp Book, Black Marble (38301) • Amazon Business $8.26 1 $8.26
Oxford Spiral Notebook 6 Pack, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch, Blue, Yellow, Red, Light Blue, Green and Black, 70 Sheets (65010) • Amazon Business $8.22 1 $8.22
Oxford Spiral Notebook 6 Pack, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch, Blue, Yellow, Red, Light Blue, Green and Black, 70 Sheets (65010) • Amazon Business $8.22 1 $8.22

Materials cost

$324.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.37

Total project goal

$422.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$422.48

9 Donors

-$413.07

Donations toward project cost

-$359.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.41

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$0.00

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