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Dr. Joiner from Houston, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Be-you-ti-fully Me!

Help me give my students an opportunity to identify with culture through literature and art!

  • $223 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Providing girls with the opportunity to learn about culture and self-discovery through literature and art is a crucial aspect of their education and personal growth. Literature opens a window to different worlds, times, and perspectives, enriching their understanding of the diverse tapestry of human experience. It allows them to walk in others' shoes, fostering empathy and cultural sensitivity. Art expression, in tandem, gives them a medium to reflect their learnings and personal experiences creatively. It is a non-verbal language that transcends boundaries, enabling them to explore and express their identities. Together, literature and art are powerful tools for self-discovery, helping girls to connect with their heritage, recognize the value in others' stories, and articulate their place in the world. This holistic engagement with culture and expression equips them with a strong sense of self and a deep appreciation of humanity's rich and varied narratives.

Dr. Joiner Cummings Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

550 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Capstone Press Global Cultures Book Set, Grades 4 to 6, Set of 7 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $49.99 2 $99.98
More Than Peach: Multicultural and Rainbow CRAYONS Combo Pack with Postcard (12 count skin tone & 24 count color art supplies) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $6.00 4 $24.00
Crayola? Crayons, Assorted Colors, 24/Box (523024) • Quill.com $2.29 8 $18.32

Materials cost

$142.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$189.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.43

Total project goal

$222.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $222.86

1 Donor

-$222.86

Donations toward project cost

-$189.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.43

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