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Mrs. Carmichael from Lafayette, IN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping Students with the Basics

Help me give my students an ice maker, microwave, chargers and other basics to help them be successful. I work with underprivileged students that often need help with food. These items will allow me to help give them warm meals.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Carmichael's classroom raised $640

This project is fully funded

My Project

I want to express my gratitude for your ongoing support of our students at my school. As you know, we are an underprivileged school, and many of our students face challenges that extend beyond academics. We have a more than 50% poverty rate in our school and several of my students struggle with the basic supplies. To better serve them, I am reaching out to request donations for essential classroom supplies, specifically a microwave, some microwave meals, ice machine, laptop chargers, and whiteboard markers. These items will not only help provide warm meals to students who often come to school hungry but also enhance their learning environment.

Having a microwave and microwave meals will enable us to offer warm meals that support our students’ well-being, while whiteboard markers are crucial for engaging lessons.

The students, unfortunately, forget to charge their laptops frequently, having class chargers will also ensure students are prepared. Since we are the last class in the hallway, we are far away from water for the students. The ice machine, paired with the existing water I keep in the classroom, will allow students to get drinks without needing to be gone for 10 minutes at a time to get water. The microwave meals will make it possible for students to have a warm meal for lunch or before they leave for home. A quick snack like macaroni and cheese can make all the difference in a child who may not get anything for dinner that night.

Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of our children, helping them to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for considering this request. Together, we can create a more supportive and enriching environment for our students.

Mrs. Carmichael Tecumseh Junior High School Grades 6-8

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

100 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GE Profile - Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker with Scale Inhibiting Filter - Stone White • Best Buy Education $285.59 1 $285.59
Insignia - 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave - Black • Best Buy Education $73.01 1 $73.01
45W USB-C Chromebook Charger for Lenovo Chromebook Charger:for Lenovo 500e 300e 100e 2nd Gen C330 C340 S330 S340 Flex 3 Chromebook Charger,Replacement Type C Laptop Charger Adapter Power Supply Cord. • Amazon Business $12.85 2 $25.70
Velveeta Shells & Cheese Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese Cups with 2% Milk Cheese (4 ct Pack, 2.19 oz Cups) • Amazon Business $4.99 5 $24.95
Expo 2-in-1 Dry Erase Markers - Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $19.11 1 $19.11
Crayola Take Note! Chisel-Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 1 $15.26
Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli in Pasta Sauce, Microwave Food, 7.5 OZ Microwaveable Bowl (12 Bowls) • Amazon Business $14.04 1 $14.04
Crayola Take Note Dry Erase Markers (12ct) Whiteboard Markers for Teachers, Low Odor, Chisel Tip, School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $12.42 1 $12.42
Chef Boyardee Rice with Chicken and Vegetables, Microwave Food, 7.5 OZ Microwaveable Bowl (12 Bowls) • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Maruchan Ramen Creamy Chicken, Instant Ramen Noodles, Ready to Eat Meals, 3 Oz, 24 Count • Amazon Business $7.20 1 $7.20
QUEFE Chalk Markers, 8pcs 6mm Liquid Chalk Markers, Dry Erase Chalkboard Markers with Reversible Tips and Chalk Labels for Signs Blackboard Glass Home Shops • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$496.27

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$543.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.94

Total project goal

$639.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$639.60

5 Donors

-$589.60

Donations toward project cost

-$501.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.44

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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$0.00

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