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Mrs. Rodriguez from Houston, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cup of Joy Coffee Shop by Elementary Students With Autism

Help me give my students with autism the supplies needed to open and manage a school coffee shop.

  • $1,271 goal

This project expired on March 28, 2024.

This project expired on March 28, 2024.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

Our campus is home to four different programs that service students with autism. We have students representing the full spectrum, from non-verbal kids who communicate with visuals to highly verbal students who are twice exceptional, with autism and giftedness.

We want our students with autism to have meaningful and relevant opportunities to practice social and academic skills and real-life tasks, while running a school-wide coffee and hot chocolate shop.

With support from their teachers, our students will communicate with staff regarding their orders. Additionally, students will be responsible for the daily set-up and management of the shop and supplies. This includes taking inventory and identifying patterns with supply and demand concepts.

Mrs. Rodriguez Frazier 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

50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vplus 200 Pack Coffee Sleeves, Disposable Cup Sleeves for Hot and Cold Drinks, Strong Coffee Cup Sleeve Fit for 10-24 oz Cups • Amazon Business $19.59 10 $195.90
Lamosi 240 Pack 12 OZ Paper Cups, Disposable Coffee Cups, Paper Coffee Cups 12oz, Hot/Cold Beverage Drinking Cups for Water Juice or Tea, Perfect for Office Party Home Travel • Amazon Business $19.37 10 $193.70
Folgers Classic Roast Ground Coffee, Medium Roast, 40.3 oz. (2550000529C/2550030420) • Quill.com $24.99 7 $174.93
Nestle Usa Nestle Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix, Pack of 60 • School Specialty $22.27 4 $89.08
amscan Green Polyester Adult Standard Barista Kit - 1 Set - Perfect for Home & Professional Use • Amazon Business $21.00 4 $84.00
Coffee mate Hazelnut Liquid Creamer, 50.7 oz. (NES47862) • Quill.com $38.99 1 $38.99
Nothing But Fun Toys My First Coffee Maker with Lights & Sounds • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.99 1 $35.99
Torani Sugar Free Syrup, Variety Pack, 25.4 Ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $35.50 1 $35.50
Nestle Hot Chocolate Packets, Hot Cocoa Mix, No Sugar Added and Fat Free, 30 Count (0.28 ounce Each) • Amazon Business $10.35 3 $31.05
Coffee mate Sweetened Original Liquid Creamer, 50.7 oz. (85288) • Quill.com $30.99 1 $30.99
Coffee mate French Vanilla Liquid Creamer, 50.7 Oz. (77911) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
Torani Puremade Sauce Variety Pack, 4 Flavors, 16.5 Ounce Bottles • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Torani Syrup, Coffeehouse Variety Pack, 4 12.7 Ounce Bottles (Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Classic Hazelnut, Irish Cream) • Amazon Business $23.01 1 $23.01
Abuelita Mexican Style Instant Hot Chocolate Drink Mix • Amazon Business $1.99 10 $19.90
Magnetic Hooks Cruise 40LBS Heavy Duty Magnet Hooks for Fridge Hanging,Strong Black Magnetic Hook Hanger Small Magnets with Hooks for Whiteboard Classroom Cruising Grill Tools Refrigerator Metal Door • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Bunn 12-Cup Paper Coffee Filter, Basket, 100/Box (BUN00501) • Quill.com $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$1,025.50

Vendor shipping charges

$8.91

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,079.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$190.55

Total project goal

$1,270.34

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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