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Ms. Velazquez from Oakland, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Essentials for Growth

Help me give my students an organized and accessible classroom space to thrive in!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Velazquez's classroom raised $481

This project is fully funded

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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

In my classroom, I aim to provide a dynamic learning space that nurtures creativity and academic excellence. To achieve this, I am seeking your support through DonorsChoose to acquire essential materials such as LED lights, folders, and stamps. The LED lights will not only infuse our environment with a stimulating atmosphere but will also promote focus, while folders and stamps will enhance organization and engagement. With your generosity, we can turn this vision into reality.

Your contribution will directly impact our students, allowing them to learn and thrive in a well-lit, organized, and interactive space.

Together, let's illuminate minds and organize success for a brighter future

Ms. Velazquez Elmhurst United 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.

Oakland, 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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Govee - Wi-Fi RGBIC LED Strip Light - 50 feet - Multi • Best Buy Education $56.67 5 $283.35
Pendaflex Reinforced Hanging File Folders, 1/5 Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Jeweltone Colors, 25/Box (PFX 4152 1/5 ASST2) • Quill.com $36.89 1 $36.89
Qilery 8 Pcs Teacher Stamp Spanish Teacher Grading Stamp Gifts Rubber Self Inking Motivation Teacher Stamps for School Spanish Classroom Grading Stamp Kids School Prizes (Stylish,Multicolored) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Mr. Pen- Hanging Wall File Organizer, 6 Pocket, Black, 3 Overdoor Hangers Included, Over The Door File Organizer, Wall Folder Organizer • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$342.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.11

Total project goal

$480.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $480.76

1 Donor

-$480.76

Donations toward project cost

-$408.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.11

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 $0.00

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