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
Community service projects that incorporate art can significantly support mental wellness, especially when students create art for meaningful causes. One powerful initiative is having students make artwork for children in hospitals. This not only uplifts young patients by bringing color and joy to their environment, but also positively impacts the mental health of the students involved.
Creating art provides a therapeutic outlet for expression, helping reduce stress, anxiety, and emotional fatigue.
For students, knowing that their work will brighten a child’s hospital room gives their creativity a deeper purpose. This sense of contribution promotes feelings of empathy, gratitude, and connection—core elements of emotional well-being.
Working on these projects with our students will also fosters social interaction and teamwork, reducing isolation and building a supportive community. Students can share ideas, reflect on their experiences, and build emotional resilience together. At the same time, hospitalized children benefit from the comfort, imagination, and encouragement that student-created artwork can bring.
Overall, combining art and service cultivates compassion and positivity. It transforms creativity into a tool for healing—not only for those who receive the art, but also for the young artists who create it, supporting mental wellness on both sides of the canvas.
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
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP)
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$58.94
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$58.94
Crayola Washable Broad Line Markers - Assorted Colors, Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers
• Blick Art Materials
$25.10
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$50.20
Colored Cardstock 150 sheets, 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper - 30 Assorted Colors, 250 GSM Colorful Card Stock Printer Paper Scrapbooking Supplies for Diy Crafts, Scrapbooking, Card Making
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Crayola Twistables Colored Pencil Set (50ct), No Sharpen Colored Pencils For Kids, Coloring Book Pencils, Gifts for Kids, Ages 4+
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$14.10
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$42.30
Wpxmer 120 Pcs Kraft Paper Blank Cardstock Bookmarks, Paper Bookmarks with 100 Pieces Colorful Tassels for DIY Classroom Projects and Gifts Tags
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$19.99
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96 Sheets Brown Kraft Paper Cardstock, 176gsm (8.5 x 11 In) for Crafts, Wedding, Party Invitations, Drawing, DIY Projects
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$17.45
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$17.45
Prismacolor Watercolor Pencil Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 12
• Blick Art Materials
$15.44
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$15.44
100 Pcs Calm Stickers for Anxiety Sensory Rainbow Fidget Textured Calming Stickers Cute Boho Stress Anxiety Relief Stickers for Adults Kids Water Bottle Phone Desk Classroom Office
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$11.99
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FLYMAX White Paint Pen, 6 Pack 0.7mm Acrylic White Permanent Marker White Paint Pens for Wood Rock Plastic Leather Glass Stone Metal Canvas Ceramic Marker Extra Very Fine Point Opaque Ink
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Materials cost
$345.01
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$31.57
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.18
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$421.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.42
Total project goal
$496.13
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$496.13
1 Donor
-$496.13
Donations toward project cost
-$421.71
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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