Help me give my students cardstock, copy, notebook, and post-it paper and tabletop pads, pens, pencils, rulers, dry erase markers, 8-tab dividers, and post-its with a dispenser to begin the school year.
FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Whren's classroom raised $686
This project is fully funded
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We are asking for your support to equip our students with the essential tools they need to succeed. Many of our scholars face economic hardships that make it difficult to come to school prepared with even a pencil. With your donation of classroom basics like rulers, pens, pencils, notebook paper, copy paper, cardstock, post-it notes and pads, dividers, dry erase markers, and laminator sheets, you’re giving more than supplies—you’re giving opportunity.
Help Us Write a Brighter Future—One Supply at a Time!
These materials help us create interactive lessons, organize ideas, build strong writing habits, and encourage independent thinking. A simple pack of dividers can teach organization. A post-it note can spark a meaningful annotation. A dry erase marker can turn a student into a leader during group learning. It all matters—especially at the start of the school year, when the foundation for academic growth and confidence is built.
Your generosity will directly impact under-resourced students in an under-resourced school, who deserve to walk into a classroom with a teacher(s) that believes in them—fully stocked and ready for greatness. Help us empower every child with the tools to write their story of success. Let’s turn supplies into success—one student, one lesson, one future at a time.
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
Rosmonde Loose Leaf Paper, 900 Sheets, 6 Pack, College Ruled, 8" x 10.5", 56 gsm Bulk Office Filler Paper, 3 Hole Punched, 150 Sheets/Pack, College Ruled Paper for 3 Ring Binder, Notebook Paper, White
• Amazon Business
$21.75
1
$21.75
60 sheets Color Cardstock, 28 Assorted Colors 250 gsm A4 Size, Double Sided Printed Cardstock Paper, Premium Thick Card Stock for Card Making, Craft, Scrapbooking, Party Decors, Kids School Supplies
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Amazon Basics Clear Thermal Laminating Plastic Paper Laminator Sheets, 9 x 11.5-Inch, 200-Pack, 3mil
• Amazon Business
$15.53
1
$15.53
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Rulers Bulk for Classroom, Bulk Ruler 12 Inch for School, Home, or Office, Metric and Imperial, Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch, Assorted Colors
• Amazon Business
$9.69
1
$9.69
Post-it Note Dispenser with Post-it Pop-up Notes, Black Base with Steel Top, 1 Aqua Splash 3 in. x 3 in. Super Sticky Note Pad, Classroom or Office Supplies
• Amazon Business
6 Pads Lined Sticky Notes Post,4x6 Inches,Super Stick it ,Bright Color ,45 Sheets/Pads, Self-Adhesive memo for School , Office & Home, Multicolor
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 65 lb/176 gsm, Assorted Colors, Bright, 50 Sheets, Yellow
• School Specialty
$5.99
1
$5.99
Materials cost
$495.28
Vendor shipping charges
$20.55
Sales tax
$29.72
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.43
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$582.98
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$102.88
Total project goal
$685.86
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$685.86
6 Donors
-$474.01
Donations toward project cost
-$404.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$69.10
Matching donations from our partners
-$209.49
Match offers toward project cost
-$178.07
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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