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Ms. Ruiz from Houston, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cuddly Cuddly Part 1

My students need cuddly stuffed animals to feel secure and happy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ruiz's classroom raised $424

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 Students

Teaching young boys and girls can be challenging and very rewarding. Most of the children in my class are economically disadvantaged. They are an energetic great bunch of kids. They lack many things at home due to the devastating hurricane.

Many boys and girls lost everything as their homes flooded due to the hurricane.

Despite all that has happened, they attend school and strive for excellence. The children have returned to school and are trying to stay strong. I know they are struggling to get back to normalcy. Yet, they keep smiling and strive to do their best.

My Project

Many of the boys and girls have lost a lot of their possessions due to the flooding caused by the recent hurricane. These soft and lovable stuffed animals are just what the kids need to feel a bit more secure.

If you have ever had a favorite soft teddy bear or soft squeezable fluffy cat or dog, then you can understand how soothing a cuddly toy can be when hugged.

The children need a soft animal to hug hold during class for comfort and to take home for even more added comfort and love.

If you love to see children smile and feel comfort and warmth then this is the project for you. Your kind generosity will ensure they have a bit of warmth to hold on to.

Ms. Ruiz Barrick Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

26 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Melissa & Doug BonBon Bear, 11 x 10.5 x 8 (7725) • Quill.com $14.02 10 $140.20
Melissa & Doug Greycie Tabby, 12" x 5" x 4", (7525) • Quill.com $10.87 10 $108.70
Melissa & Doug Lovey Lamb, 16 x 5 x 5 (7693) • Quill.com $12.66 6 $75.96

Materials cost

$324.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$359.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.48

Total project goal

$423.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $423.21

2 Donors

-$209.66

Donations toward project cost

-$181.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.14

match offer

-$209.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$178.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.89

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 $0.00

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