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Ms. Castaneda from Utica, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Multicultural Night

Help me give my students materials and decorations for a multicultural night.

  • $666 goal

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

My Project

We will be needing table clothes, decorations, Polaroid film, posterboards, plastic utensils, paper plates, etc and other materials to support our first Multicultural Night. this is a school wide event and we have 650 students and families who will be invited. We are excited to celebrate a wide range of countries represented within our school district including Myanmar, Thailand, Ukraine,Vietnam,Afghanistan,Bosnia, Syria,China,Russia,Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, USA, Cambodia,Rwanda,Ghana,Somalia,Egypt Yemen,Venezuela, and more. We hope this event will inform our community and lead to understanding, tolerance, and respect for all students and their families.

Ms. Castaneda General Herkimer Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Utica, NY 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

650 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Polaroid - i-Type Color Film - White • Best Buy Education $34.18 8 $273.44
Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Wipes, Pacific Breeze & Coconut Scent, 75 Wipes/Container, 6/Carton (60037CT) • Quill.com $43.99 2 $87.98
Comfy Package [360 Combo Pack] Basic Clear Plastic Silverware, Heavyweight Disposable Utensils - 180 Forks, 120 Spoons and 60 Knives Cutlery, Perfect for Wedding, Parties and Events • Amazon Business $14.91 4 $59.64
Beistle International Flag Plastic Tablecover • Amazon Business $6.40 8 $51.20
Dixie Medium Paper Plates, 8.5 Inch, 90 Count, 2X Stronger*, Microwave-Safe, Soak-Proof, Cut Resistant, Disposable Plates For Everyday Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Meals • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
World Languages for Kids: Phrases in 15 Different Languages • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Passport Stampers - 24 Pieces - Educational and Learning Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49

Materials cost

$527.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$565.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.81

Total project goal

$665.42

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