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Dr. Verma from Bessemer, AL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Thrive with Supplies

Help me give my students important supplies - pencils, papers, ink, paperclips, etc. - from Quill.

  • $285 goal

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

This project expired on September 13, 2025.

My Project

One of the stressors of the beginning of a school year is when there are not enough supplies. If you are kindly able to fund or contribute to this project, that stressor will be alleviated.

The supplies being requested in this project will be used throughout the school year!

Having the classroom basics, such as pencils, paper, ink, paperclips, etc. will be highly advantageous and will allow my students to have a great start to the school year!

Thank you in advance for kindly and selflessly donating to this project! Your selfless donation is both recognized and appreciated by me and my students.

Dr. Verma Bessemer City 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.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bessemer, AL 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 72/Pack (X13972) • Quill.com $15.39 7 $107.73
Hammermill Copy Plus 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 3 Reams/Carton (105040) • Quill.com $30.26 2 $60.52
ACCO Economy #1 Paper Clips, Silver, 100/Box, 10 Boxes/Pack (A7072380) • Quill.com $12.37 2 $24.74

Materials cost

$192.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$241.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.64

Total project goal

$284.25

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