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Ms. Troy from Cleveland Heights, OH is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Giving Disability More Ability

Help me give my students specific art supplies that will better meet their needs and give them a sense of pride and accomplishment with what and how they create in my art class.

  • $470 goal

This project expired on July 24, 2025.

This project expired on July 24, 2025.

My Project

The items that I am requesting are specifically for my students with disabilities. They have physical, emotional, developmental, and/or cognitive disabilities. Many things can be challenging for them because of this.

I want all of my students to be successful in my art class, and having these art supplies will allow my students with disabilities to create art more independently and in a less challenging way while giving them a greater sense of pride and accomplishment.

What makes my students special is that they are always eager to create and always wear a big smile.

Ms. Troy Baumgardner Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Cleveland Heights, OH 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

50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colorations Jumbo Tempera Paint Sticks - 6 Colors • Amazon Business $19.58 10 $195.80
Crayola© Artista II© Washable Tempera Paint - Set of 6 Quarts • Nasco $34.92 2 $69.84
Pacon Art1st Mixed Media Sheets - 12" x 18", 500 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $51.19 1 $51.19
Clipboards, HERKKA 25 Pack Plastic Clipboards Low Profile Clip Standard A4 Letter Size, Assorted Transparent Color, for Classroom and Office Use • Amazon Business $36.77 1 $36.77

Materials cost

$353.60

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$398.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.39

Total project goal

$469.24

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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