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Dr. Willingham from Summerville, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nitty Gritty Essentials

Help me give my students the nitty gritty essentials for the school year!

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Willingham's classroom raised $211

This project is fully funded

My Project

The beginning of the year is an exciting time for teachers and students; however, some students are not able to afford the basic school supplies, creating anxiety and shame. Help me provide the essentials for my students, so they can focus and be worry free. Your donation will support 60 wonderful choral students who are in grades 6-12 and in a title I low-income area.

Help me provide the essentials for my students, so they can excel!

With your donation, simple, basic supplies such as paper, pencils, crayons, and markers will be provided for my students, and because of this, they will be able to do the different assignments and activities in class.

Dr. Willingham Chattooga High School Grades 9-12

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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.

Summerville, GA View local requests

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

60 students impacted 39donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Loose Leaf Paper, Filler Paper, Notebook Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", College Rule, 3-Hole Punched, 2,000 Sheets for 3 Ring Binders, 4 Packs of 500, White (62331) • Amazon Business $33.18 1 $33.18
Dry Erase Monthly Extra Large White board Calendar for Wall, 25" by 38", Jumbo Laminated Erasable One Month Whiteboard Calendar, Huge Oversized Blank 30-Day Poster with Lines and Squares • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sharpie Retractable Permanent Markers Fine Tip Assorted 12/Pack (32707) • Staples $21.19 1 $21.19
Elmer's School Washable Glue Sticks, 0.24 oz., Purple, 30/Pack (2159542) • Quill.com $10.57 1 $10.57
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.99 5 $9.95
Sharpie Retractable Highlighter Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (28101) • Staples $9.66 1 $9.66

Materials cost

$137.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$179.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.60

Total project goal

$210.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $210.68

34 Donors

-$125.24

Donations toward project cost

-$121.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.20

Matching donations from our partners

-$68.28

Match offers toward project cost

-$58.04

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.16

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