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Ms. Hodgin from Springfield, OR is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Creativity: Brushes, Tools, and Endless Possibilities

Help me give my students essential paint tools to help boost their creativity!

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Ms. Hodgin Centennial Elementary School
Springfield, OR Grades 3-5

My Project

Art is an essential part of a well-rounded education, helping students build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, strengthen fine motor abilities, and express themselves creatively. We are transforming an empty classroom into a dedicated art room that will serve our entire school community. This space will give students a place to explore their creativity, celebrate diverse perspectives, and discover their unique voices through hands-on learning experiences.

This project will impact every student in our school.

The art room will provide a creative outlet that supports academic growth, social-emotional learning, and self-expression. Teachers and staff will also have access to resources and support for integrating art into classroom learning, creating more opportunities for students to engage with creativity throughout the school day.

With your support, we can equip this new space with the materials needed to make art accessible to all students. By creating a dedicated art room, we are investing in a lasting resource that will inspire imagination, innovation, and a love of learning for years to come.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

325 students impacted
Ms. Hodgin Centennial Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Springfield, OR 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

325 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set, 10 Pieces Round Pointed Tip Paintbrushes Nylon Hair Artist Acrylic Paint Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor, Face Nail Body Art, Miniature Detailing & Rock Painting, Pink • Amazon Business $4.88 40 $195.20
Royal Langnickel Clear Choice Brush Set - Golden Taklon, Flat, Set of 60, Long Handle • Blick Art Materials $47.58 4 $190.32
50Pcs Round Paint Brushes Bulk, Anezus Small Paint Brushes Classroom Brushes Set for Kids Model Canvas Painting Face Acrylic Watercolor Oil and Crafts • Amazon Business $6.59 16 $105.44
Foam Paint Rollers - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $14.99 3 $44.97
200 Pcs Small Paint Brushes Bulk, Anezus Detail Paint Brushes Fine Brushes with Flat and Round Tip Acrylic Brushes Set for Classroom Water Color Pumpkin Canvas Painting Touch Up • Amazon Business $13.89 3 $41.67
12 Pcs Pottery Sponges for Clay - Paint Sponge for Painting, Watercolor, Pottery, Sculpting & Ceramics - Durable Synthetic Clay Sponge, Round Artist Sponges for Crafts, Face Painting & Leather Care • Amazon Business $7.98 3 $23.94
YGDZ Paint Sponges for Kids, 39pcs Early Learning Toddlers Sponge Paint Brushes Stamps Foam Art Craft Drawing Tools • Amazon Business $11.89 2 $23.78

Materials cost

$625.32

Vendor shipping charges

 $72.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$736.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.01

Total project goal

$866.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $866.71

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 $866.71

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