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

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Help Us Gear Up For Greatness!

Help me give my students a sense sense of security by providing basic school supplies.

  • $679 goal

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

This project expired on November 8, 2025.

My Project

When students have access to school supplies, it reduces the burden on families and allows students to focus on their learning.

Having essential school supplies will help my students feel prepared, increase their self-esteem and motivation, and make them more willing to participate.

By providing my students with school supplies, I will be able to focus more on teaching and create a classroom environment that is interactive and a positive learning atmosphere for my students.

School supplies are not just tools; they are ways to empower students and put them on the path to success!

Mrs. Harris Edward T Steel 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.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 45 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsill Economy 1/2" View Binders, 3-Ring , Made in USA, Black, 12/Pack (I08510C) • Quill.com $56.96 4 $227.84
Officygnet 30 Packs 2 Pocket Folders with 3 Prongs Fastener, Heavy Duty Plastic Folder with Clear Front Pocket, Multicolor Bulk Folders for School, Office, Tow Pocket Folders for Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
Marspark 48 Pieces 3 Ring Pencil Pouch Bag Bulk Zipper Pouches for 3 Ring Binder with Clear Window for Pencil Cases Office Supplies(Black) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers (12 Boxes), Bulk Markers for Kids, Broad Line, 10 Colors, Teacher Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $40.76 1 $40.76
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Cracker and Cookie Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Food, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$538.55

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$576.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.76

Total project goal

$678.39

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