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Mr. Santistevan from Hill City, SD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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BUILDING BRIGHT MINDS: Tools for Tomorrow's Constructors

Help me give my students practical construction learning experience with multiple pneumatic nailers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Santistevan's classroom raised $1,160

This project is fully funded

My Project

Investing in pneumatic nailers for our carpentry classes is a transformative opportunity for our students. These tools will not only streamline their hands-on learning experience but also foster efficiency and precision in carpentry skills.

With pneumatic nailers, students can grasp essential techniques faster, leading to increased confidence in their craftsmanship.

This technology enables a more realistic simulation of professional settings, preparing them for future careers.

Your generous support will directly impact the quality of education, empowering students to master carpentry with cutting-edge tools and ensuring they graduate with the practical skills needed for success in the field

Mr. Santistevan Hill City High School Grades 9-12 Hill City, SD View local requests

More than a third of 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

38 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
BOSTITCH Roofing Nailer, Coil, 15-Degree (BRN175A) • Amazon Business $219.99 2 $439.98
Metabo HPT Framing Nailer, The Pro Preferred Brand of Pneumatic Nailers*, 21° Magazine, Accepts 2" to 3-1/2" Framing Nails, (NR90AES1) • Amazon Business $159.00 2 $318.00
Metabo HPT Brad Nailer Kit | Pro Preferred Brand of Pneumatic Nailers | 18 Gauge | Accepts 5/8 to 2-Inch Brad Nails | Ideal for Trim Work, Furniture Building & Other Finish Applications | NT50AE2 • Amazon Business $49.00 2 $98.00
Flexzilla Pro Air Hose, 3/8 in. x 50 ft., Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Hybrid, ZillaGreen - HFZP3850YW2 • Amazon Business $37.07 1 $37.07

Materials cost

$893.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$49.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$985.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$173.92

Total project goal

$1,159.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,159.49

4 Donors

-$655.00

Donations toward project cost

-$556.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$504.49

Match offers toward project cost

-$428.82

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.67

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$0.00

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