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Mr. Lendzinski from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Born This Way

Help me give my students several LGBTQIA themed books for our GSA Club.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lendzinski's classroom raised $624

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My Project

Many of our students come from underprivileged backgrounds, facing economic challenges that limit their access to essential resources. We're dedicated to providing them with the tools they need to navigate their identities and experiences. By adding titles like "Heartstopper," "Ace," and "We Have Always Been Here," we're nurturing empathy and fostering a deeper connection among students.

Join us in creating a safe and supportive haven for LGBTQIA students at our school.

In our mission to promote understanding and acceptance, we're seeking assistance to build a diverse and inclusive classroom library for our Gender Sexuality Club.

In a world where some of our students cannot openly express their true selves to their families, the Gender Sexuality Club provides a vital space for them to feel accepted and empowered. Your contribution will make a lasting impact on their lives, allowing them to explore their identities, feel validated, and develop a sense of belonging.

Join hands with us to create a brighter, more inclusive future for our students. Your support amplifies the voices of the unheard and the marginalized, fostering a community of love and understanding.

Mr. Lendzinski Abraham Lincoln High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Heartstopper #1-4 Box Set • Amazon Business $44.96 4 $179.84
Bi: Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, and Nonbinary Youth • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Summer Bird Blue • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
I Love This Part: Hardcover Edition • Amazon Business $15.39 2 $30.78
All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir-Manifesto • Amazon Business $15.29 2 $30.58
The Heartstopper Yearbook • Amazon Business $14.68 2 $29.36
Solitaire • Amazon Business $12.60 2 $25.20
Ace of Spades • Amazon Business $12.39 2 $24.78
We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
I Was Born for This • Amazon Business $11.01 2 $22.02

Materials cost

$492.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$529.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.51

Total project goal

$623.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$623.38

3 Donors

-$559.86

Donations toward project cost

-$529.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$63.52

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$0.00

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