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Ms. Kat from Georgetown, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Change, One Design at a Time

Help me give my students an Auto Heat Press Machine along with printing materials to help them build a student-run design and production business within our school. These items will allow the students to fully run their business.

  • $812 goal

This project expired on June 26, 2025.

This project expired on June 26, 2025.

My Project

As an educator in a juvenile detention center/transition program, I'm deeply inspired by my students' resilience and potential for growth. Despite their past mistakes, these young individuals possess an incredible capacity to learn and transform when provided with a safe, supportive environment.

Having a heat press machine with accessories will enable efficient, cost-effective, and versatile design techniques, fostering student creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit while producing high-quality products for fundraising and personal growth.

Students will design and print custom t-shirts using the heat press. Products will be sold for fundraising, boosting confidence, and teaching practical skills.

These resources will enable students to develop a valuable skill while engaging in a creative, entrepreneurial project.

My goals for this project are to:

1. Boost students' self-esteem and confidence through accomplishment.

2. Teach practical skills in design, marketing, and business management.

3. Foster teamwork and communication skills.

4. Provide a positive outlet for creativity and self-expression.

5. Introduce students to potential career paths in design and entrepreneurship.

What makes these students special is their ability to adapt and thrive when given the right opportunities. Many have faced significant challenges in their lives, yet they show remarkable resilience and a willingness to learn when provided with guidance and support.

In our detention center, we strive to create a nurturing environment where students can develop new skills. This project will allow them to see beyond their current circumstances and envision a positive future for themselves. By engaging in a t-shirt design and production process, they'll not only learn valuable skills but also experience the pride of creating something tangible and meaningful.

Ultimately, this project represents more than just learning new skills; it's about showing these young individuals that they have the potential to succeed and contribute positively to society, regardless of their past decisions.

Ms. Kat Successful Transition Educational Program Grades 9-12

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.

Georgetown, TX View local requests

More than a third 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

65 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HTVRONT Auto Heat Press Machine for T Shirts - 15x15 Smart T Shirt Press Machine with Auto Release - Professional Heat Press for Sublimation, Vinyl, Heat Transfer Projects • Amazon Business $212.40 1 $212.40
Brother - SP01PL 8.5" x 11" Sublimation Paper - 100 count • Best Buy Education $32.53 3 $97.59
Sawgrass Sublijet Sublimation Printer Ink - Black • Blick Art Materials $77.00 1 $77.00
Sawgrass Sublijet Sublimation Printer Ink - Cyan • Blick Art Materials $77.00 1 $77.00
Sawgrass Sublijet Sublimation Printer Ink - Yellow • Blick Art Materials $77.00 1 $77.00
Sawgrass Sublijet Sublimation Printer Ink - Magenta • Blick Art Materials $77.00 1 $77.00
Artesprix Sublimation Heat Tape - 0.6" x 374" • Blick Art Materials $7.99 2 $15.98
selizo Heat Tape High Temp Tape and Teflon Sheet for Vinyl Heat Press, Sublimation Heat Resistant • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Tshirt Ruler Guide Vinyl Alignment, Shirt Measurement Tool Placement Center Desgins DTF Template Left Chest Logo Pocket, Accessories for Cricut Heat Press Sublimation Iron on HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$649.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$689.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.71

Total project goal

$811.41

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