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Mrs. Hillery from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Great Books

Help me give my students books which reflect their culture and race. We are also in need of snacks and face masks to keep students alert and safe in class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hillery's classroom raised $297

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are a creative group of young people. They are excited about learning and have a lot of energy! My school is located in a high crime, high poverty area of a large city.

School, oftentimes, is the only constant in these children's lives.

I try to provide a warm, comfortable environment for my students so they can learn without unnecessary stress.

School supplies are a necessity that many parents can not afford. Providing basic supplies for the school year can help alleviate some of the stress for my students and parents.

My Project

These books that I selected are great for the social emotional learning of my students. There are a mix of history and fiction books that reflect the African American students whom I teach. I already have shared some of the titles on online, but it would be fantastic to have these books in class.

Students need positive examples of their culture depicted in the books that they read.I will use the history books during the school year to teach African American History.

Students are also in need of face masks, to stay safe in class. The snacks will keep them alert in the afternoon once they begin to get hungry again.

Mrs. Hillery Avery D Harrington Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
WeCare Disposable Face Masks, Kids, Assorted Wacky Tie-Dye Designs, 50/Box (WMN100093) • Staples $24.99 2 $49.98
Cheez-It Crackers, Original, 1.5 oz., 45/Carton (71717) • Staples $26.49 1 $26.49
WeCare Individually Wrapped Disposable Face Masks, Adult, Assorted Colors, 50/Box (WMN100026) • Staples $24.99 1 $24.99
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water • MahoganyBooks $17.09 1 $17.09
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Picture Book Edition • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
I Am Every Good Thing • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Sulwe • MahoganyBooks $16.19 1 $16.19
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
Black Boy Joy • MahoganyBooks $15.29 1 $15.29
TWIZZLERS Twists Strawberry Flavored Chewy Candy, Bulk Candy, 57.5 oz, Container, 180 Twists (HEC51922) • Staples $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$211.69

Vendor shipping charges

$7.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.45

Total project goal

$296.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$296.32

1 Donor

-$197.55

Donations toward project cost

-$167.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.63

match offer

-$98.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$83.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.81

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$0.00

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