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Mrs. S. Howard from Sumter, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Design and Create Buttons!

Help me give my students the joy of creating buttons for themselves or any school club or organization.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. S. Howard's classroom raised $337

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My Project

In our school library, cultural celebrations and awareness weeks/months and literacy promotion are everyday activities. Students are always making flyers and posters and newsletters for events. They are decorating doors to raise awareness. They run fundraisers and staff information tables.

Since I have been librarian at my school, students have wanted button makers and related supplies to support these activities but it has never been financially feasible; the idea of making pins/buttons to promote awareness and many other themes and events really appeals to them.

The requested button making machine and materials would be a wonderful addition to our maker space; our regulars would make great use of them and they would be a big draw for students that might not go to the library very often.

With this tool, we can empower individuals to design and create their own buttons, expressing their unique identities and messages. Your donation would directly contribute to our mission of promoting self-expression and unity. Join us in making a difference through art and support our button maker donation campaign today!"

Project tagged as

Sumter, SC
Grades 9-12
Mental Health
Community Service
Traditional School
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. S. Howard Lakewood High School Grades 9-12

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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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

HBCU Alum 500 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

VEVOR Button Maker Machine, Multiple Sizes 1.25+2.25 Inch Badge Punch Press Kit, Children DIY Gifts Pin Maker, Button Making Supplies with 500pcs Button Parts & Circle Cutter & Magic Book • Amazon Business $128.50 1 $128.50

VEVOR 500 Sets 2.25 inch 58mm Pin Back Button Parts for Button Maker Machine, DIY Round Button Badge Parts, Set Includes Metal Top, Plastic/Metal Button, Clear Film, and Blank Paper For Gifts Presents • Amazon Business $48.42 1 $48.42

EK Tools Circle Punch, 1.50-Inch, New Package • Amazon Business $21.07 1 $21.07

800 PCS Button Maker Supplies, 32mm / 1.26 inch Button Supplies Button Parts, (Approx. 1.25 inch) Metal Blank Button Badge Parts with Blank Paper for Button Maker Machine Pin Maker Badge Button Press • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

EK Tools Circle Paper Punch, 2.5-Inch, New Package , White • Amazon Business $18.05 1 $18.05

Materials cost			$236.03
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$16.64
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.54
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$286.21
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$50.51
Total project goal			$336.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$336.72
1 Donor			-$34.01
Donations toward project cost			-$28.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$5.10
match offer			-$302.70
Match offer toward project cost			-$257.30
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$45.40
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Let's Design and Create Buttons!

This project is fully funded

My Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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