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Ms. Eleni Gerasimou from Astoria, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Eleni Gerasimou's classroom raised $251

Paint Wish

Help me give my students professional artist canvas panel boards for painting in our Art Class.

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Ms. Eleni Gerasimou PS 84 Steinway
Astoria, NY Grades 3-5

My Project

I am seeking donations to purchase canvas boards for my elementary art students so they can experience the joy and confidence that comes from creating art on a real artist’s surface. Working on canvas allows young artists to feel like true painters, encouraging creativity, focus, and pride in their work. Many of my students do not have access to quality art materials at home, and providing canvas boards in the classroom helps ensure that every child ,regardless of background, can explore their imagination and develop their artistic skills. Your donation will help foster a love for the arts, boost self-expression, and give our students a lasting sense of accomplishment. We are deeply grateful for your contribution and for believing in the importance of nurturing creativity in our future artists.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

350 students impacted 5 donors
Ms. Eleni Gerasimou PS 84 Steinway Grades 3-5

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.

Astoria, NY View local requests

More than half 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

350 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
US Art Supply 16 X 20 inch Professional Artist Quality Acid Free Canvas Panel Boards for Painting 12-Pack (1 Full Case of 12 Single Canvas Board Panels) • Amazon Business $59.99 3 $179.97

Materials cost

$179.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.53

Total project goal

$250.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.20

3 Donors

-$176.00

Donations toward project cost

-$161.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$60.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$51.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.41

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 $0.00

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