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Ms. Escobedo from San Antonio, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Master Shredder

Help me give my students a shredder to move out sensitive information from the class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Escobedo's classroom raised $759

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

A shredder is a valuable addition to the classroom for several reasons. It ensures the secure disposal of sensitive documents, such as student records and confidential information, protecting privacy and preventing identity theft.

By reducing paper clutter, a shredder helps maintain an organized and efficient learning environment.

Additionally, shredding old or irrelevant materials supports eco-friendly practices by allowing for proper recycling of paper waste. Overall, a shredder contributes to both security and organization in the classroom. This would be helpful in the classroom to help with creating a safe environment. We also are in need of electrical outlets to plug for our necessary electronic items.

Ms. Escobedo Loma Park Elementary School Grades 9-12

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.

San Antonio, TX 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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fellowes Powershred 99Ci 18-Sheet Cross-Cut Commercial Shredder (3229901) • Staples $301.83 1 $301.83
Swingline Commercial Electric Desktop 3-Hole Punch 28 Sheet Capacity Black & Gray (A7074535B) • Staples $159.56 1 $159.56
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector, JACKYLED 16 Outlets 6 USB (2 USB C) Charging Station, Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets, 1050J 1625W/13A Outlet Extender 6.5ft Extension Cord for Home Office • Amazon Business $35.99 4 $143.96

Materials cost

$605.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$644.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.72

Total project goal

$758.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$758.15

2 Donors

-$505.43

Donations toward project cost

-$429.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.81

match offer

-$252.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$214.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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