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Mrs. Brock from La Follette TN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pencils for the People!

Help me give my students pencils and erasers to start the year off right!

  • 3 donors
  • $253 goal

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My Project

Access to basic school supplies like pencils is crucial for children, especially those from impoverished backgrounds in rural Appalachia. For these kids, pencils aren't just tools for writing; they represent pathways to education and opportunity. In many cases, families in these areas struggle to afford even the most essential supplies, forcing children to attend school without the necessary tools to fully engage in learning. Donated pencils not only alleviate the financial burden on families but also empower children to actively participate in their education, enabling them to complete assignments, take notes, and express their creativity through drawing and writing.

When every student has access to the same resources, regardless of their economic background, it promotes a more inclusive learning environment where all children feel valued and supported.

Moreover, providing pencils to these children fosters a sense of dignity and equality within the classroom. By donating pencils to kids in rural Appalachia, we not only equip them with the means to excel academically but also affirm their worth and potential, laying the foundation for a brighter future despite the challenges they may face.

Mrs. Brock
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ticonderoga Original No 2 Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, Yellow, Pack of 240 - Wood • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pre-Sharpened Pencils, No 2 HB Soft, Assorted Pastel Colors, Pack of 150 • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Ticonderoga Neon Pencils, 2 Pre-Sharpened Wood Pencils with Erasers, 18-Count, 13018 (Pack of 6, 108 Count Total) • Amazon Business $45.45 1 $45.45
Ticonderoga Noir Pencils, No 2 Tip, Holographic Colors, Pack of 12, Black • School Specialty $5.32 2 $10.64
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Erasers, Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser School Studying Supplies for Teachers Eraser Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$170.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.86

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.85

Total project goal

$252.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $252.31

1 Donor

-$126.16

Donations toward project cost

-$107.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.92

match offer

-$126.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$107.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.92

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 $0.00

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