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Ms. Espinoza from South Gate, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Lift

Please help me provide my students with the basic tools to be successful scholars in class.

  • $716 goal

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students rely on basic supplies every single day to engage in meaningful learning. Pencils, paper, notebooks, and crayons may seem small, but they are the tools that help them express their ideas, solve problems, and participate actively in class. Whether they are writing in a journal or completing group projects, having the right materials allows them to focus on learning instead of feeling limited or left out. These supplies provide every student, regardless of their background, with the opportunity to learn confidently and equally alongside their peers.

Every day, these tools are used to develop essential skills, including reading comprehension, writing fluency, critical thinking, and creativity.

Markers, Pencils, pens, paper, etc, bring hands-on activities to life and help make lessons more interactive and fun, especially for visual and kinesthetic learners. With something as simple as new materials, a student can embark on a new chapter of learning and growth. These supplies are not just items; they are opportunities that help my students succeed and thrive in the classroom.

Ms. Espinoza South Gate Middle 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.

South Gate, CA 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

130 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Color Swell Bulk Markers – 36 Sets, 288 Broad Line Markers with Washable Vibrant Colors – Ideal for Kids, Teachers, and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $46.05 2 $92.10
Quill Brand? Flat Box Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, White, 100 Sheets/Box, 30 Boxes/Carton (7TF830-QCCCT) • Quill.com $39.99 2 $79.98
Shuttle Art 360 PCS Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 30, Break-resistant, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, Bulk Pack School Supplies for Teachers & Students • Amazon Business $29.98 2 $59.96
Madisi Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Bulk Pack, 84-Count • Amazon Business $18.98 2 $37.96
BIC PENS Bulk Pack of 240 Ink Pens, Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint, Medium point 1.0 mm, 120 Black & 120 Blue Combo Pack in Bulk • Amazon Business $34.80 1 $34.80
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 3 $32.16
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Fully Automatic Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom, Battery Operated • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Crayola Crayons, Bulk School Supplies For Kids, 24 Count Crayon Box (Pack Of 6), Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $14.93 2 $29.86
Amazon Basic Care - Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer 62%, 12 fl oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $14.18 2 $28.36
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker Ultra Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (37001) • Staples $9.73 2 $19.46
Post-it Notes, 3 in x 3 in., 18 Sticky Notes Pads, 100 Sheets per Pad, Poptimistic Collection, School Supplies and Office Products, The Original Post-it Note • Amazon Business $17.48 1 $17.48
Koogel 100 Sheets Loose Leaf Paper, Wide Ruled Notebook Paper Bulk White Office Filler Paper 3-Ring Binders for School Office 8x10.5inch • Amazon Business $6.85 2 $13.70
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Black Ink Dozen (2096159) • Staples $11.64 1 $11.64
6 Pads Lined Sticky Notes Post,4x6 Inches,Super Stick it ,Bright Color ,45 Sheets/Pads, Self-Adhesive memo for School , Office & Home, Multicolor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$522.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $47.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$608.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.31

Total project goal

$715.38

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