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Mrs. Nelson from Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Allies Unite (GSA)!

Help me give my students the tools they need to connect with allies and others in the LGBTQ+ community!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Nelson's classroom raised $585

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Hello Allies! Thank you for seeing this project that will help LGBTQ+ youth that are a part of our school's Genders and Sexualities Alliance group to have the tools they need to explore their identity, the history of LGBTQ+ people, and connections with others like them.

These items will help my students to learn more about various genders and sexualities, discover their own identity, and raise their self-esteem and pride!

The games will help kids connect with each other and allies at the school. Some of the items, like the pins and spinning wheel, make for great engagement at our school's club fair, Open House, Back-to-School night, Fall Festival, and more. The journals and books will help to deepen their knowledge and self-discovery. Thank you for supporting my students! Please share and/or donate to this project.

Mrs. Nelson Vandenberg Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rainbow Quest! LGBTQ+ Board Game - engage, empower, affirm, support teen mental heath, compassion, self-esteem & pride for all (ages 12+) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $65.00 1 $65.00
UNO Play with Pride Card Game (inclusive board game) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 3 $42.00
HAFILO 25/50/100 Metal Hearts Inclusive Progress Pride Pin Rainbow Gay Flag LGBTQ Progressive Lapel Pins for clothing Backpack hat Pride Month Decoration Gift Bulk • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Bucherry 180 Pcs Motivational Bracelets for Kids Inspirational Silicone Bracelets Quote Stretch Rubber Wristbands Unisex Black Children Teens Women Men School Office Home Party Favor Gifts 20 Styles • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Bollmisde 12 Inch Spinning Wheel for Prizes, 14 Slots Prize Wheel with Stand, Customizable Spinner Game for Classroom, Carnival, and Office Events • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
LGBTQ+ She/Her/Hers Are My Preferred Gender Pronouns Pinback Buttons – Colorful & Round Durable Pins for Backpacks, Jackets, Lanyards, and Events – Ideal for Pride Celebrations – 1 Inch (25 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
LGBTQ+ He/Him/His Are My Preferred Gender Pronouns Pinback Button – Colorful & Round Durable Pins for Backpacks, Jackets, Lanyards, and Events – Ideal for Pride Celebrations – 1 Inch (25 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
LGBTQ+ They/Them/Theirs Are My Preferred Gender Pronouns Pinback Button – Colorful & Round Durable Pins for Backpacks, Jackets, Lanyards, and Events – Ideal for Pride Celebrations – 1 Inch (25 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Pride & Joy: LGBTQ Artists, Icons and Everyday Heroes (LGBT History, Gift for Teen, Role Models, for Readers of We Make It Better) • Amazon Business $15.92 1 $15.92
Our Flag Means Pride: A Brief Guide to LGBTQIA+ Pride Flags • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World • Amazon Business $14.92 1 $14.92
Skylety 60 Pieces Motivational Silicone Wristbands Rubber Bracelets Bulk Inspirational Quote Rainbow Color Pride Bracelets Stretch Wristbands Gift for Christmas Events Party Supplies, 15 Style • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The DC Book of Pride: A Celebration of DC's LGBTQIA+ Characters • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Queer Up: An Uplifting Guide to LGBTQ+ Love, Life and Mental Health • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
Follow Your Arrow - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $11.43 1 $11.43
The ABC's of LGBT+: (Gender Identity Book for Teens, Teen & Young Adult LGBT Issues) • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
Famnaer 100PCs LGBT Stickers, LGBTQ Rainbow Love Vinyl Stickers and Decals, Transman Laptop Water Bottle for Hydro Flask, Car,Planner,Skateboard, Kids, Toddlers, Adults, Holiday Gifts Stickers[LGBT] • Amazon Business $5.49 2 $10.98
ABCs of LGBT+ Guided Journal: A Companion Guide to Ash Hardell’s The ABC’s of LBGT (Teen & Young Adult Social Issues, LGBTQ+, Gender Expression) • Amazon Business $10.92 1 $10.92
Only This Beautiful Moment - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $10.19 1 $10.19
We Make It Better: The LGBTQ Community and Their Positive Contributions to Society (Gender Identity Book for Teens, Gay Rights, Transgender, for Readers of Nonbinary) • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
Loveless - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $9.59 1 $9.59
PRIDE Coloring Book: Inspiring Designs with Affirming Messages of Love and Acceptance • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
50PCS Safe Space LGBTQ Pride Stickers for Laptops and Water Bottles - LGBT Pride Gifts • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Pride Parade Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57

Materials cost

$421.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$496.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.68

Total project goal

$584.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $584.54

2 Donors

-$584.54

Donations toward project cost

-$496.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.68

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