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Ms. West from Kailua HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Illuminate Minds: Donate a Classroom Projector

Help me give my students a much-needed classroom necessity: a new projector to support our learning across all academic domains!

  • 7 donors
  • $659 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, where knowledge is the beacon guiding us forward, teachers and students face challenges daily. Teaching and learning have become intricate dances, demanding innovative tools to enhance understanding. Yet, in the absence of fundamental resources like a projector, this dance becomes an uphill battle.

Our classroom recently encountered a setback – our trusty classroom projector has bid us farewell.

Its absence has left a palpable void, hindering the delivery of impactful lessons. Without this essential tool, the canvas of learning remains incomplete, devoid of critical visual aids that illuminate concepts and spark curiosity.

Sadly, our school's budget cannot accommodate the purchase of a new projector for our deserving fourth grade class. This is where your generosity becomes our beacon of hope. By contributing to our cause, you're not just providing a piece of equipment; you're investing in the future of our students.

Please help us achieve our goal of securing a new projector for our classroom. Your generosity can transform our classrooms into a vibrant hub of learning with one of the most critical resources we need.

Ms. West
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EX3280 3LCD XGA Projector with Built-in Speaker - White • Best Buy Education $499.99 1 $499.99

Materials cost

$499.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$559.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.73

Total project goal

$658.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $658.22

3 Donors

-$640.58

Donations toward project cost

-$559.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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