Help me give my students essential items such as snacks, classroom decorations, educational tools, and cleaning supplies to create a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and inspired.
$228 goal
This project expired on November 14, 2025.
This project expired on November 14, 2025.
Celebrating 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
Hello friends and caring supporters,
I am excited to start this school year to provide my second-grade students with a vibrant, safe, and engaging classroom.
However, I am reaching out because I currently lack many of the basic supplies needed to make this happen.
My students deserve a space where they can thrive, explore, and feel excited about learning. With your generous support, I hope to bring in essential items such as snacks, classroom decorations, educational tools, and cleaning supplies to create a welcoming environment where every child feels valued and inspired.
Your donation will directly fund items like snacks to keep them energized, classroom supplies for organization, and cleaning products to maintain a healthy space. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a huge difference in helping me build a classroom where my students can grow and succeed.
Thank you for helping me turn my dream of a joyful, safe, and inspiring classroom into reality. Together, we can give these children the best start possible!
More than three‑quarters of 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 Alum30 students impacted
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