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Ms. Guzman from San Diego, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colors of Imagination: Empowering Underserved Artists Through Creativity

Help me give my students art supplies that will provide the opportunity for students to explore different art forms.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Guzman's classroom raised $1,047

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

Your support has the power to ignite a passion for art within a group of extraordinary young minds. I am reaching out to you on behalf of my third-grade students, who attend a Title 1 school. These underserved students are eager to explore their artistic abilities, and with your generous contribution, we can provide them with the essential art supplies they desperately need. Your donation will not only provide the materials required for their artistic journey but will also empower them to unleash their creativity, embrace self-expression, and discover the transformative power of art.

With the art supplies you help us acquire, I will be able to teach art for the sake of art itself.

Our classroom will transform into a vibrant space where students can freely experiment with colors, shapes, and textures, honing their artistic skills and exploring their unique perspectives. By providing them with easels, we can take their artistic experience to new heights. The sight of each student standing proudly in front of their own easel, brushes in hand, will instill a deep sense of pride and identity as artists. It will remind them that their voices matter, and their artistic expressions have the potential to make a lasting impact on the world.

Your contribution will not only fill our classroom with much-needed art supplies but also nourish the hearts and minds of these young creators. By fostering their artistic development, we can shape confident and resilient individuals who are unafraid to think outside the box, take risks, and embrace their unique talents. Together, let us provide these extraordinary students with the tools they need to become artists, storytellers, and creators who will make a difference in their communities and beyond.

Ms. Guzman Baker Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

24 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
U.S. Art Supply 20" Large Tabletop Display Stand A-Frame Artist Easel (Pack of 12), Beechwood Tripod, Painting Party Easel, Kids Student Table School Desktop, 18" Portable Canvas Photo Picture Sign Holder • Amazon Business $74.99 2 $149.98
Crayola Broad Line Markers, Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, 256 Count • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Crayola Washable Paint, 12 Count, Kids Non Toxic Paint Set, School Supplies, Assorted Colors, 16 Oz • Amazon Business $56.59 1 $56.59
Apple Barrel Acrylic Craft Paint Set, Matte Finish, Set of 8, 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 8), Assorted • Amazon Business $16.13 3 $48.39
UNIQLED Clear Plastic Fillable Christmas DIY Craft Ball Ornament - Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $14.88 3 $44.64
iNee 100% Cotton Fabric for Embroidery, Embroidery Fabric Cotton, 20 by 60-Inch, White • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Horizon Group USA 8x10 Canvas Panel Boards Value Pack of 12, Primed, Perfect for Painting Projects, Watercolor, Oil & Acrylic Paints, Paint Canvas for Kids, Students, & Professionals • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
Canvas Boards for Painting 40 Pack, 8 inch x 10 inch Super Value Pack, Artist Canvas Panels for Oil & Acrylic Painting • Amazon Business $33.79 1 $33.79
Crayola Air Dry Clay for Kids, Natural White Modeling Clay, 5 Lb Bucket [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $10.73 3 $32.19
Matchne Embroidery Hoop 12PCS 6inch Cross Stitch Supplies & Needlework Supplies Easily Loosen/Tighten Bamboo Wooden Hoops for crafts (6 Inch X 12 PCS) • Amazon Business $15.60 2 $31.20
Embroidery Floss Rainbow Color 50 Skeins Per Pack Cross Stitch Threads Friendship Bracelets Floss Crafts Floss • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
160 PCS Washable Sidewalk Chalks Set Non-Toxic Jumbo Chalk for Outdoor Art Play, Painting on Chalkboard, Blackboard and Playground • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Acrylic Paint Brush Set, (20 Packs /200 pcs) Nylon Hair Brushes for Oil and Watercolor, Perfect Suit of Art Painting, Best Gift for Painting Enthusiasts. • Amazon Business $28.65 1 $28.65
Crayola Premier Tempera Paint For Kids - Black (16oz), Kids Classroom Supplies, Great For Arts & Crafts, Non Toxic, Easy Squeeze Bottle • Amazon Business $13.76 2 $27.52
Creative Arts by Charles Leonard Glitter, 16 Ounce Bottle, Green (41125) • Amazon Business $10.33 2 $20.66
Crayola Washable Tempera Paint For Kids, White Paint, Classroom Supplies, Non Toxic, 32 Oz Squeeze Bottle • Amazon Business $9.97 2 $19.94
Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts, DIY Craft Paper Roll (3 Sizes, 36 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Creative Arts by Charles Leonard Glitter, 16 Ounce Bottle, Silver (41145) • Amazon Business $9.33 2 $18.66
Canvas Panels 8x10 Inch 12-Pack, 10 oz Double Primed Acid-Free 100% Cotton Paint Canvases for Painting, Blank Flat Canvas Board for Acrylics Oil Watercolor Tempera Paints • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Clover Gold Eye Embroidery Needles Size 3-9 - 16 Pack • Amazon Business $4.75 3 $14.25
Creative Arts by Charles Leonard Glitter, 16 Ounce Bottle, Red (41130) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$777.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$71.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$889.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$157.02

Total project goal

$1,046.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,046.78

1 Donor

-$1,046.78

Donations toward project cost

-$889.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$157.02

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$0.00

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