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Mrs. Schwerin from Paterson, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Custom Tees, Big Dreams: Student-Made Shirts

Help me give my students vinyl to make custom tshirts for their end of year activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Schwerin's classroom raised $377

This project is fully funded

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

In our classroom, creativity and community go hand in hand—and this project brings both to life. We’re looking to create custom T-shirts using Cricut iron-on vinyl to foster school spirit, student ownership, and hands-on learning. With access to vinyl supplies and basic Cricut tools, students will design and produce their own shirts for class events, special projects, or even as rewards for academic achievements.

This hands-on project gives students a real-world outlet to express themselves, learn design and planning skills, and collaborate as a team.

Having the ability to bring their ideas to life on a shirt builds pride and motivation. Your support will help provide the tools and materials to turn our classroom into a creative workshop where every student feels seen, empowered, and inspired.

Mrs. Schwerin Elementary School 21 Grades 6-8

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.

Paterson, NJ 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

400 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle - 20 Pack 12'' x 100 FT Heat Transfer Vinyl Rolls Bulk, Iron on Vinyl for Cricut T-Shirt, HTV Vinyl Bundle with 20 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $57.79 2 $115.58
HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle - 30 Pack 12'' x 90 FT Heat Transfer Vinyl Rolls Bulk, Iron on Vinyl for Cricut T-Shirt, HTV Vinyl Bundle with 30 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $55.84 2 $111.68
Heat Transfer Vinyl White Iron on Vinyl-12"x 50 FT White HTV Vinyl Roll T-Shirt, HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl for Cricut & Cameo, Heat Press Machines, Easy to Cut • Amazon Business $29.39 2 $58.78

Materials cost

$286.04

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$320.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.53

Total project goal

$376.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$376.86

4 Donors

-$244.21

Donations toward project cost

-$222.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.63

match offer

-$115.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$97.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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