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Ms. Coleman from Fredericksburg, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Start

Help me give my students a clean, creative, and organized classroom with tissues, sanitizer, colorful paper, pens, and other essential supplies to support learning, comfort, and daily success.

  • $310 goal

This project expired on August 4, 2025.

This project expired on August 4, 2025.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their curiosity, creativity, and the unique energy they bring to the classroom. They come in ready to share ideas, explore new topics, and make connections to the world around them. Watching them grow and gain confidence in their voices is the most rewarding part of teaching.

The resources I’m requesting, like hygienic supplies, writing tools, and colorful materials, will help create a safe, organized, and engaging space where students can focus and feel supported.

These essentials may seem small, but they make a big difference in helping students stay comfortable, express themselves, and succeed every day.

Ms. Coleman Riverbend High School Grades 9-12

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.

Fredericksburg, VA 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 125 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola© Colored Pencils - Classpack© of 240 • Nasco $38.36 1 $38.36
Sharpie Tank Highlighter Chisel Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2133496) • Staples $19.85 1 $19.85
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Markers Ultra Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (1949558) • Staples $18.74 1 $18.74
Lysol Air Sanitizer Spray + Odor Eliminator for Home & Office, Sanitizing Air Spray, Simple Fresh Scent, 10 oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $18.72 1 $18.72
Scotch Magic Tape, Invisible, 3/4 in x 800 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Refill, Home Office and Back to School Classroom Supplies • Quill.com $15.99 1 $15.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissue 3-Ply 120 Tissues/Box 3 Boxes/Pack (54314) • Staples $7.44 2 $14.88
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $13.94 1 $13.94
Amazon Basic Care - Original Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
Pilot G2 Gel Pen Set - Assorted Colors, 1.0 mm, Bold, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $12.97 1 $12.97
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Assorted Ink, Dozen (74423) • Quill.com $10.87 1 $10.87
BIC Wite-Out Correction Tape White 4/Pack (50589) • Staples $6.69 1 $6.69

Materials cost

$199.79

Vendor shipping charges

$29.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.36

Total project goal

$309.05

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