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Ms. Melba Resendez from Brownsville TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Education: Providing Printer and Paper for Counseling Center

Help me give my students a printer and paper center to create and print digital emotional journals.

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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 counseling department, we strive to offer comprehensive support to our students, addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs. However, one essential tool that is currently lacking is a printer and sufficient paper supply. With your support, we aim to rectify this gap and enhance the quality of our counseling services.

A printer and paper may seem like basic resources, but their importance in our counseling work cannot be overstated.

Having access to a printer would allow us to create and distribute informational materials, resources, and worksheets tailored to the specific needs of our students. These materials could cover a wide range of topics, including coping strategies, conflict resolution skills, study tips, and mental health resources. By providing tangible resources, we can empower our students with practical tools to navigate challenges and succeed academically and personally.

Furthermore, a printer would enable us to personalize our counseling approach and provide individualized support to each student. Whether it's printing out progress reports, academic plans, or personalized affirmations, having the ability to produce customized materials in-house would streamline our counseling process and ensure that each student receives the attention and support they deserve.

Moreover, a sufficient supply of paper is essential for our day-to-day operations. From printing handouts and worksheets to documentation and reports, paper is a fundamental resource that facilitates communication, record-keeping, and collaboration among counselors, students, and other stakeholders.

In conclusion, by providing us with a printer and paper, you would not only be investing in our counseling department but also in the well-being and success of our students. Your support would enable us to enhance the quality and effectiveness of our counseling services, ultimately empowering our students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for considering our project and for your commitment to supporting education and student success.

Ms. Melba Resendez
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon PIXMA G4270 MegaTank - multifunction printer - color - with Canon InstantExchange • Best Buy Education $218.07 1 $218.07
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Staples $10.99 2 $21.98

Materials cost

$240.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$273.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.29

Total project goal

$321.94

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Total project goal

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