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Mrs. Haake from Fairmont MN is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Buttons of Diversity.

Help me give my students art supplies to help celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and identities within our school community through art. With a button maker, we'll turn artwork into wearable expressions of diversity and inclusion.

  • 2 donors
  • $711 still needed

expires Jul 23

  • 2 donors
  • $711 still needed
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My Project

Dear Donors,

Our art room is buzzing with excitement about our upcoming diversity project, but we need your help to make it truly impactful.

We're aiming to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and identities within our school community through art. With a button maker, we can turn our students' artwork into wearable expressions of diversity and inclusion.

**Why We Need a Button Maker:**

A button maker will enable our students to transform their artwork into tangible symbols of unity and acceptance. By creating custom buttons featuring artwork that represents various cultures, languages, and perspectives, we can foster meaningful conversations about diversity and promote a sense of belonging among our students.

**How You Can Help:**

Your generous donation will allow us to purchase a button maker along with the necessary supplies to kickstart our diversity project. With your support, we can empower our students to become agents of change and advocates for inclusivity in our school community.

**Impact:**

By incorporating art into our diversity initiative, we can engage students in meaningful discussions about representation, acceptance, and empathy. The buttons created through this project will serve as visible reminders of the value of diversity and the importance of embracing differences.

**Thank You:**

Thank you for considering supporting our project. With your help, we can empower our students to embrace diversity, celebrate inclusivity, and make a positive impact in our school and beyond.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Haake

Mrs. Haake
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neil Metal Button Machine - Mini-Model Button Machine • Blick Art Materials $399.00 1 $399.00
Neil Metal Buttons - 2.25" diameter, Pkg of 1000 • Blick Art Materials $198.20 1 $198.20

Materials cost

$597.20

Vendor shipping charges

$10.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$646.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.03

Total project goal

$760.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$760.19

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$21.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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$710.19

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