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

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Creating a Second Floor Mural

Help me give my students canvases and paints so they can create a mural on our floor to make the floor beautiful and welcoming.

  • $271 goal

This project expired on June 27, 2025.

This project expired on June 27, 2025.

My Project

The physical space within a school is so important for students. An environment that is bright and beautiful can motivate a student to be excited to come to school.

A welcoming environment can completely change how a child feels about coming to school.

These materials will be used for creating a mural on our second floor. Each student will use one of the canvases to paint a part of the mural. This mural will help brighten up our second floor hallway. The students will be able to show their artistic talents and then they will be on display.

Mrs. Ruiz Laura Ward Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Caliart 24 Colors Acrylic Paint Set With 12 Brushes, Easter Basket Stuffers for Teens, Art Craft Paints Gifts Trendy Stuff for Artists Kids Teen, Canvas Ceramic Rock Eggs Painting Kit Art Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 3 $77.97
GOTIDEAL Stretched Canvas, Multi Pack 4x4, 5x7, 8x10,9x12, 11x14 Set of 10, Primed White - 100% Cotton Artist Canvas Boards for Painting, Acrylic Pouring, Oil Paint Dry & Wet Art Media • Amazon Business $31.23 2 $62.46
Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 6 Packs / 60 pcs Nylon Hair Brushes for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits • Amazon Business $11.39 5 $56.95

Materials cost

$197.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$230.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.65

Total project goal

$270.99

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