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Mr. Hoque from Paterson, NJ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students Through Cultural Education and Heritage

Help me give my students Black History Month themed decorations, pens, and memo books to become empowered about their culture and identity.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Hoque's classroom raised $199

This project is fully funded

My Project

This project aims to honor the diverse backgrounds of my students and deepen their connection to their culture, identity, and history through engaging educational materials.

My students are passionate, curious, and proud of their cultural backgrounds.

They come from diverse communities, and many often don't see themselves reflected in traditional classroom resources. This project will help them feel seen and valued, inspiring pride in their heritage and fostering a sense of belonging.

These themed mementos will provide hands-on learning experiences, sparking curiosity and connecting students to their cultural roots in tangible ways.

I would like to empower students to take pride in their identity.

Mr. Hoque Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jetec 24 Pcs Black History Month Retractable Ballpoint Pen Black Ink Quote Pens Cute Work Pens for Men Women Adults Student Writing Office Classroom Gifts African American Celebration Party • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Yexiya 4 Rolls 131 ft Black History Month Bulletin Board Decorations Africa American Bulletin Board Borders Kente Cloth Bulletin Trim Paper Decorations for Classroom School Windows (Kente Cloth) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Fun Express Black History Month Bkmark Asst - 24 Pieces - Educational and Learning Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
98 Feet Black History Month Bulletin Board Border Decorations, 3 Rolls Kente Bulletin Board Borders Black History Month Decorations for Classroom African American Festival Wall and Door Decoration • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Outus 9 Pcs Black History Month Decorations Hanging Paper Fans Kwanzaa Kente Classroom Decor Juneteenth Background Wall Fans for Garland Ceilings African American National Holiday Celebration Party • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Containlol 24 Pieces Mini Black History Notebooks, Black History Month Theme Small Mini Memo Pad Black History Pattern Notepads for Kids Gift, Black History Month Party Favor Supplies, 8 Patterns • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Locmeo 50 Pcs Black History Month Merchandise Bags Plastic Shopping Bags with Handles Juneteenth Bags with Die Cut Gift Wrap Bags African Black History Candy Bags for June 19th Decoration Favors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Jutom 48 Pcs Black History Month Mini Buttons Pins Bulk Juneteenth Freedom Day Party Decoration Badge BLACK LIVES MATTER Buttons Badges Pins for Black History Month Women Men Party Favors Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Yuxung 6 Pcs Kwanzaa Hair Scrunchies African Black History Month Jamaica Hair Ties Satin Elastic Hair Band Green Black Yellow Red Scrunchies Ties Ropes for Women Juneteenth Rasta Hair Accessories • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sunwer Black History Month Photo Booth Backdrop Juneteenth Pan African American Famous People Banner School Classroom Bulletin Board Decoration (5.9×3.6ft) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Sunwer Black History Month Decoration Juneteenth Photo Booth Backdrop Afro African American School Art Posters Classroom Bulletin Board Hanging Banner (5.9×3.6ft) • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90

Materials cost

$136.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$168.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.80

Total project goal

$198.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $198.65

1 Donor

-$99.32

Donations toward project cost

-$84.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.90

match offer

-$99.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.90

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 $0.00

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