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Ms. Cutts from Chicago, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Crafting Creativity: Empowering Minds Through Artistic Expression

Help me give my students the supplies to continue expressing themselves through their crafts.

  • $406 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

The craft supplies will empower our students to express their creativity and enhance their learning experience through hands-on projects.

Our goal is to create an inclusive and enriching environment where students can develop essential skills while fostering a lifelong love for learning and artistic expression.

Our students are unique in their diverse backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. They bring a rich tapestry of experiences to our craft club, creating a supportive and inclusive community. Their enthusiasm for learning and creating makes them truly special, and we are committed to providing them with opportunities to thrive and shine.

Ms. Cutts Ogden International High School - West Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL View local requests

More than half 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

12 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SENTRO Knitting Machines, 32 Needles Knitting Loom Smart Knitting Board Rotating Double Weaving Machine Kit for Kids and Adults Pink • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
LEGO - Lotus Flowers Building Toy Set 40647 • Best Buy Education $14.99 3 $44.97
Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint Set - Puff Paint, Essentials, Set of 10 • Blick Art Materials $10.96 2 $21.92
Unicorn Latch Hook Craft Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
First Quality 50/50 T-Shirts, Adult Sizes - Black Large • Blick Art Materials $6.30 3 $18.90
Emooqi Acrylic Paint Pens, Set of 24 Colors Paint Markers Pens for Rocks, Craft, Ceramic, Glass, Wood, Fabric, Canvas -Art Crafting Supplies • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
FolkArt Matte Acrylic Paint - Set of 12, Classic Colors, 2 oz, Bottles • Blick Art Materials $17.59 1 $17.59
LEGO - Sunflowers Building Toy Set 40524 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
LEGO - Roses Botanical Collection Building Set 40460 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
First Quality 50/50 T-Shirts, Adult Sizes - Black Small • Blick Art Materials $6.30 2 $12.60
First Quality 50/50 T-Shirts, Adult Sizes - Black Medium • Blick Art Materials $6.30 2 $12.60
Blick Economy Cotton Canvas Panel Classroom Pack - 5" x 7", Class Pack of 24 • Blick Art Materials $10.92 1 $10.92
16 Piece Inspirational Word Stencil Set - Stencils for Painting on Wood - Quotes Include Dream, Faith Hope Love - Stencils for Painting on Canvas, Stencils for Crafts Reusable for Signs and Fabric • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Melissa & Doug Created by Me Wooden Magnets Craft Kit - Flower • Blick Art Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
LEGO Classic Creative Monsters 11017 Building Toy Set, Includes 5 Monster Toy Mini Build Ideas to Inspire Creative Play for Kids Ages 4 and Up, Fun Gift for Halloween • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Yinsun 12 Acrylic Yarn Skeins Mini Craft Yarn, 12 Colors Starter Crochet Bulk Yarn for Child, Adult Knitting Crochet Crafts (12 x 15g) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Plastic 10-Well Paint Tray - 6 3/4" Diameter, White • Blick Art Materials $0.86 5 $4.30

Materials cost

$309.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$344.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.86

Total project goal

$405.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $405.72

2 Donors

-$272.15

Donations toward project cost

-$231.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.82

match offer

-$133.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$113.53

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.03

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