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Mrs. Whitten from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ever Used a Pen or Pencil Until the End?

Help me give my students a great start to the school year start with school supplies!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Whitten's classroom raised $167

This project is fully funded

My Project

I made it to school, but I don't have what I need to be successful. Have you ever used a pen or a pencil to the end? Well neither have I and I guess my students have not either. My students show up everyday to my classroom and need a pen, pencil, notebook or a folder.

We are a small school located on the south side of Chicago and often times, they just don't have the money to purchase supplies.

Please help me assist them with one less worry!

We struggle everyday just to give students their basic needs. We wash uniforms, assist with backpacks and give out more supplies than you can imagine!

We are in desperate need of providing the basic essentials. I would greatly appreciate any support that you can provide.

Mrs. Whitten Ace Amandla Charter School Grades 9-12

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

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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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shuttle Art Mechanical Pencils, 360 Pack Bulk Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm Medium Point, HB #2 Lead Pencils, Assorted Barrels, Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen Medium Point 1.0mm Black Ink 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples $6.34 5 $31.70
Mead Spiral Notebook, 24 Pack, 1-Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 7-1/2" x 10-1/2", 70 Sheets per Notebook, Color Will Vary (05510) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Zebra Z-Grip Retractable Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Black Ink, 24/Pack (12221) • Quill.com $8.63 1 $8.63

Materials cost

$110.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.05

Total project goal

$167.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.00

1 Donor

-$167.00

Donations toward project cost

-$141.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.05

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 $0.00

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