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Ms. V Bratton from Jackson, MS is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Overcoming Trauma

Help me give my students binders, keyboards, laptop case, power outlet, purifier, and snacks.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. V Bratton's classroom raised $979

This project is fully funded

My Project

Ensuring that my students have access to the necessary learning materials and resources to succeed academically is among my highest priorities. In our state, natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes occur frequently. We must always be prepared for such meteorological conditions, as they have the potential to occur at any moment. Everything could be cleared out if this occurs, and both my students and I will be required to begin again. Some of the most intelligent pupils in my district are under my tutelage. They aspire to perform at their highest level in class every day in order to be prepared for college and the workforce. In the event of severe weather conditions, my pupils will be required to commence and reconstruct the activity. The donated items will be utilized to reconstruct our classroom in the aftermath of a natural catastrophe. The refreshments will provide sustenance and aid in resupplying the students throughout this activity. The purifier will assist in restoring the room's air quality following the occurrence of such an incident. The provisions will aid in equipping the students with the necessary tools to progress in their academic pursuits, in the event that their parents are unable to support them. This endeavor will be of tremendous assistance in our recovery efforts following a tornado or hurricane, considering our close proximity to such occurrences.

Ms. V Bratton Lanier High School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

HBCU Alum 130 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples 1 3-Ring View Binders D-Ring White 12/Pack (26432CT) • Staples $27.70 8 $221.60
Air Purifiers for Home Large Room up to 1740ft², H13 HEPA Air Filter for Pets Hair Dander Smoke Pollen Dust, Ozone Free, Portable Air Purifiers for Bedroom Office Living Room, E-300L, White • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector - JACKYLED 16 AC Outlets(13A) 6 USB Ports Electric Charging Station, 1050J Surge Electric Tower, 1625W Outlet Extender, 6.5ft Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home Black • Amazon Business $39.98 3 $119.94
Speck - Transfer Pro Pocket Protective Sleeve Universal 15"-16" for MacBook computers laptops and tablets - Cloudy Grey/Rose Gold • Best Buy Education $21.86 2 $43.72
Cheetos Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot Crunchy, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $18.39 2 $36.78
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers Flavored Snacks, Strawberry Splash/Tropical Flavors, 33.6 oz., 42 Pouches/Pack (14698) • Quill.com $34.99 1 $34.99
SaharaCase - Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for Most Tablets and Computers - Black • Best Buy Education $23.93 1 $23.93
Nutella and Nutella & GO! Bundle, Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa Jar and Snack Packs with Breadsticks, 35.3 oz Jar​ and 4-Pack • Amazon Business $22.19 1 $22.19
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76

Materials cost

$738.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $51.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$831.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.70

Total project goal

$978.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $978.01

1 Donor

-$978.01

Donations toward project cost

-$831.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$146.70

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