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Ms. Medina from Dorchester, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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BLA Courtyard Renovation

Help me give my students folding picnic tables, bar tables, and lots of snacks for a space that is a home away from home.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Medina's classroom raised $4,218

This project is fully funded

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

At BLA, we have a very special courtyard on our campus. It is a space students love accessing when they can, especially our seniors. Most of the furniture out there is old and rusted, so we want to revamp it and get new furniture to make it look nice and make it comfortable for our students. Students spend the most time at school, so why not make it a place they feel good coming into?

With the courtyard being in the heart of the school, it is essential to maintain it and let it represent the HEART of our school.

Ms. Medina Boston Latin Academy Grades 9-12

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.

Dorchester, MA 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

999 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lifetime Products Classic Folding Picnic Table, 8 Feet - Steel - Durable • School Specialty $479.00 4 $1,916.00
Flash Furniture Nolan Commercial Grade 31.5" Square Black Metal Indoor-Outdoor Bar Height Table • Amazon Business $136.67 4 $546.68
Kar's Gluten Free Sweet N' Salty Snack Mix, 2 oz., 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08387) • Quill.com $26.99 5 $134.95
Break Box Healthy Snack Box 37/Box (700-S0005) • Staples $34.07 3 $102.21
SkinnyPop Original Popcorn, Individual Snack Size Bags, Skinny Pop, Healthy Popcorn Snacks, Halloween Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, 0.65 Ounce (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $16.06 5 $80.30
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $15.89 5 $79.45
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $14.84 5 $74.20
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks, Halloween Snacks for Kids, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $17.98 4 $71.92
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.86 5 $64.30
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.58 5 $62.90
200 Countries String Flag 2 Pack, 184 ft International Flags Bunting Banner, World Flag Banner Decoration for School, Sports Events, Grand Opening, Party • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Nabisco Classic Mix Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Nutter Butter Bites, RITZ Bits Cheese, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.68 4 $34.72
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Berries 'N Cherries Bulk Variety Pack, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
CQURE 48 Pack 336Ft Artificial Ivy Fake Vines,Ivy Garland Greenery Garland Fake Hanging Plants Vines Aesthetic Green Leaves for Bedroom Wedding Party Garden Wall Room Decor • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Nuts & Sea Salt Variety Pack Minis Snack Bars, 0.7 Ounce, Box of 20 • School Specialty $30.82 1 $30.82
1Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Banner Sign Flag with Brass Grommets,Latino Countries Culture Outdoor Sign House Banner Polyester Yard Lawn Outdoor Decoration 98X18'' • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$3,310.40

Vendor shipping charges

$194.68

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$49.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,584.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$632.60

Total project goal

$4,217.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$4,217.34

4 Donors

-$4,057.05

Donations toward project cost

-$3,478.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$578.56

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.29

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$0.00

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