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Mr. Cervantes from South Gate, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brighten Learning: Providing Color Printing & Supplies for Student Success

Help me give my students access to color printing, extra toner, and printer paper so they can create vibrant, high-quality projects and have the resources they need to succeed.

  • $502 goal

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

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

I highly appreciate my students’ creativity and enthusiasm for learning—they are eager to express their ideas through projects that come alive with color and detail. However, limited access to color printing and essential supplies like toner and printer paper often holds them back from fully showcasing their talents.

By providing access to color printing, extra toner, and printer paper, this project will empower my students to bring their assignments and creative work to life with vibrant visuals.

These resources will not only enhance their engagement but also boost their confidence and help them develop important skills in communication and presentation. With your support, my students will have the tools they need to succeed and shine brightly in their learning journey.

Mr. Cervantes South Gate Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

South Gate, CA 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

50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother HL-L3220CDW Wireless Compact Digital Color Printer with Laser Quality Output, Duplex and Mobile Device Printing | Includes 2 Month Refresh Subscription Trial¹, Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready • Amazon Business $227.97 1 $227.97
InkNI Compatible Toner Cartridges Replacement for Brother TN229XL TN229 XL TN-229XL Toner Cartridges for MFC-L3780CDW MFC-L3720CDW HL-L3280CDW HL-L3220CDW HL-L3300CDW Printer (TN-229XLBK/C/M/Y-4 Pack) • Amazon Business $83.99 1 $83.99
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99

Materials cost

$357.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$426.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.19

Total project goal

$501.26

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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