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Mr. Maurice Williams from Washington, DC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Black to School!

Help me give my students a strong and stable start to their school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Maurice Williams's classroom raised $499

This project is fully funded

My Project

The "Black to School" initiative seeks to address the systemic inequalities in access to educational resources by providing essential classroom materials to teachers and students in impoverished and low-income neighborhoods. Recognizing the financial strain placed on educators and families, particularly at the beginning of the school year, our project aims to alleviate this burden and foster a supportive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

In many underserved communities, teachers and students face significant challenges due to the lack of access to basic amenities such as fidgets, Play-doh, crayons, and other essential supplies.

This not only enhances the learning experience, but also impedes the establishment of trust and rapport crucial for academic success.

We hope to provide necessary classroom materials to educators serving in impoverished and low-income neighborhoods.

We want to ease the financial burden on teachers and families by eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for essential supplies.

We hope tp cultivate a sense of community and collaboration among teachers, students, and parents, promoting a shared vision of educational success.

Ensure that every child in the classroom has equitable access to resources and opportunities for academic growth.

By providing equitable access to resources, the "Black to School" initiative aims to:

Improve academic outcomes and student engagement in underserved communities.

Reduce financial stress on teachers and families, fostering a more supportive learning environment.

Strengthen community bonds and trust between educators, students, and parents.

Promote a culture of inclusivity and opportunity, ensuring that every child has the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Mr. Maurice Williams KIPP District of Columbia - Leap Academy 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.

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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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 Pieces Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser for Markers, Chalk, Home, Classroom and Office (Gray, Blue and Pink) • Amazon Business $9.79 5 $48.95
8 Mini Emotion Plush Toys with A Little SPOT of Feelings Hardcover Book Box Set (fidget toy set - social emotional learning & teaching compassion) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
300 Pack Mini Bubble Wands in 10 Color, Bulk Party Favors for Kids, Ideal Goodies Bags Stuffers, Themed Birthday, Valentine, Easter, Halloween, Christmas, School Classroom Prizes for Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
120 Pcs Pop Bracelet Bubble Fidget Sensory Toys for Party Favors, Hand Finger Wristband Bulk for Classroom Prizes, Easter Egg Basket Stuffers Goodie Bag Stuffers Christmas Valentine Gift for Kid • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Intense Colors, Set of 16, Pink - Durable • School Specialty $27.97 1 $27.97
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, Party Favors, Arts & Crafts, 3oz, Preschool Toys 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.81 1 $26.81
Lockport 5-Pack Silver Duct Tape - 90ft x 2in - 5 Roll Multi Pack Heavy Duty Duct Tape - Duct Tape Heavy Duty Waterproof - Gray Duct Tape Bulk for B2B, Home Use, DIY, Projects and Repairs • Amazon Business $25.45 1 $25.45
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? / Oso pardo, oso pardo, ¿qué ves ahí? (Bilingual board book - English / Spanish) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 2 $24.00
Whistle for Willie (board book) • MahoganyBooks $7.19 3 $21.57
Dilycery 120 Pcs Party Favors Toy for Kids, Treasure Box Carnival Prizes for Classroom School Rewards, Christmas Stocking Stuffers, Goodie Bag Pinata Fillers Bulk Toys for Boys Girls • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97
Zhanmai 28 Pcs Spring Tissue Paper Flower Bulletin Board Cutouts Classroom Decoration Inspirational Letter Cutouts 3D Spring Paper Flower Decoration for School Home Party Supplies (Reading Style) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.65 1 $7.65
Super Z Outlet Liquid Motion Bubbler for Sensory Play, Fidget Toy, Children Activity, Desk Top, Assorted Colors (1 Piece) • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
hand2mind Ten Frame Sensory Bubble Poppers, Push Pop Fidget Toy, Math Toy, Fine Motor Skills, Counting Toys, Fidgets for Classroom, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $7.32 1 $7.32
Carson Dellosa 76 Piece 4 Inch Modern Colorful Bulletin Board Letters for Classroom, Uppercase Alphabet Letters, Numbers, Punctuation & Symbols, Cut Out Letters for Bulletin Boards • Amazon Business $5.85 1 $5.85

Materials cost

$355.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.80

Sales tax

 $21.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.72

Total project goal

$498.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.14

2 Donors

-$318.42

Donations toward project cost

-$295.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.72

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