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Ms. Downey from Pittsburgh PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New School Year, New Supplies

Help me give my students the oppurtunity to start the year off right!

  • 5 donors
  • $177 still needed

expires Aug 31

  • 5 donors
  • $177 still needed
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My Project

Each year, I make it a priority to kick off the school year with a fresh set of supplies, essential for both my students and me to thrive throughout the 2023–2024 academic year. Among these supplies, my personal favorite is the magnets. I plan to personalize each one with a student's name, using them as a tool for daily engagement, fostering deeper connections with each individual.

However, a significant portion of my students hail from low-income households, unable to afford the necessary school supplies.

Consequently, I often find myself on the lookout for these essentials to ensure every student has what they need. Unfortunately, staples like tissues and paper towels, which we request from families, pose a financial burden for many, making donations challenging to come by.

Ms. Downey
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bounty Quick-Size Paper Towels, 16 Family Rolls = 40 Regular Rolls, Absorbent and Strong • Amazon Business $43.49 1 $43.49
LURLIN 3-Ring Pencil Pouch, 30 Pack Bulk Zipper Pen Pouches in Assorted Colors for Office College School Supplies Cosmetics, Cloth Pencil Case for 3 Hole Binder… • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Crayola Crayons Bulk, 24 Crayon Packs with 24 Assorted Colors, School Supplies • Amazon Business $35.76 1 $35.76
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $33.97 1 $33.97
Sharpie S-Gel Pens, Bold Point, 1.0 mm, Blue Ink, Pack of 12 - Rubber - Comfortable • School Specialty $21.97 1 $21.97
Kleenex Expressions Soothing Lotion Facial Tissues with Coconut Oil, 12 Cube Boxes, 45 Tissues per Box, 3-Ply, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 124 Facial Tissues per Box • Amazon Business $13.28 1 $13.28
Sharpie Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, Pack of 8 • School Specialty $9.97 1 $9.97
Sharpie Chisel Tip Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $9.10 1 $9.10

Materials cost

$220.52

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.54

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.71

Total project goal

$318.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $318.08

3 Donors

-$100.00

Donations toward project cost

-$88.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$37.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $176.18

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