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Ms. Mason from Stone Mountain, GA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Color and Light to the School Walls

Help me give my students the materials they need to paint the walls of the school and make the environment a brighter place.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mason's classroom raised $822

This project is fully funded

My Project

We’re kicking off an after-school art club with a fantastic goal, transforming our school hallways into vibrant, inspiring spaces with student-made murals! Our hallways are pretty bland right now, but our talented young artists are ready to make them come alive with color and creativity. We just need a little help from you to make it happen.

These students have amazing ideas and the skills to back them up, and they’re eager to create artwork that reflects our school’s spirit, diversity, and creativity.

Painting the hallways isn’t just about brightening up the space; it’s also a chance for our students to take pride in their school, work as a team, and express themselves in a way that everyone can see and appreciate.

To bring their vision to life, we’re asking for support from generous folks like you. Our club could use some quality paint, brushes, and other supplies to ensure the murals look amazing and last for years. Every bit of support you provide goes directly to empowering these young artists and helping us fill our school with their art.

By donating, you’re not only making our school more beautiful but also giving students a unique experience to learn, collaborate, and share their creativity. Join us in turning our hallways into an inspiring space for everyone who passes through, you’ll be part of something special!

Ms. Mason Stone Mountain Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Stone Mountain, GA 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

400 students impacted 21donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Akebrog Petal Plastic Palette Painting Dish 7 Well Flower Paint Tray Watercolor Painting Mixing Palette for Oil Acrylic Watercolor Gouache,Easy Wash, Paint Palette (White) • Amazon Business $7.99 20 $159.80
Natural Canvas Apron - 15 in. x 21 in. • Nasco $4.00 20 $80.00
Paint Roller Kit 3 9 L 3/8 Nap • Grainger $16.62 4 $66.48
Chroma Mural Paint, Assorted Pastel Tints, Pints, Set of 6 - Weather Resistant • School Specialty $64.49 1 $64.49
Chroma Mural Paint, Assorted Primary Colors, Pints, Set of 6 • School Specialty $53.99 1 $53.99
Chroma Mural Paint, Assorted Bright Colors, Pints, Set of 6 • School Specialty $53.99 1 $53.99
Dixon Flat, Stubby-Handle Paintbrushes - Set of 30 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 1 $26.96
All Purpose Canvas Drop Cloth - Canvas Tarp, Canvas Fabric Drop Cloth Curtains, Drop Cloth for Painting, Floor & Furniture Protection, Painters Drop Cloth, Paint Drop Cloth (Canvas Sheet 4x5 - 2 pack) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
NAWOD 35 Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens, Double Pack of Both Extra Fine and Medium Tip, for Rock Painting, Mug, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas, Metal, Pumpkin, DIY Crafts Making Art Supplies • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
Montana Varnish Spray - Gloss, 400 ml • Blick Art Materials $11.58 1 $11.58
Krylon Acrylic Varnish Spray, Quick Dry, Permanent, 11 Ounce Can, Crystal Clear • School Specialty $11.24 1 $11.24
AROIC Acrylic Paint Brushes, 6 Packs / 60 pcs Nylon Hair Paint Brush Set for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits (Black) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Chroma Acrylic Mural Paint - Blacktop Black, 16 oz jar • Blick Art Materials $8.45 1 $8.45

Materials cost

$590.15

Vendor shipping charges

$28.32

Sales tax

$40.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$698.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.18

Total project goal

$821.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$821.22

20 Donors

-$687.40

Donations toward project cost

-$591.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.61

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

-$8.82

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$0.00

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