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Ms. Brown Matthews from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pens and Paper To Win

Help me give my students various writing essentials to finish the school year strong!

  • $945 goal

This project expired on August 14, 2025.

This project expired on August 14, 2025.

My Project

Most of my students receive free lunch because their parent or guardians has an income below the state poverty level. Since many students have difficulties with purchasing materials needed for class, I continue to share pens with students.

I want to provide my students with pens and other paper supplies in each class and at home to complete assignments.

Students who are not on my roster also know that they can ask me for whatever they need. If I have it, then they can get it. Therefore, my classes will use supplies in their personal area in each class.

Ms. Brown Matthews McKinley High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Baton Rouge, LA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 250 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JAM Paper Tyvek #11 Document Envelope 4 1/2" x 10 3/8", White, 250/Box (2131078I) • Quill.com $130.42 2 $260.84
TUL Pearl Collection Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7mm, Pearl Barrel, Blue Ink, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $17.27 10 $172.70
TUL® GL Series Retractable Gel Pens, Medium Point, 0.7 mm, Black Barrel, Black Ink, Pack Of 12 Pens • Amazon Business $23.35 4 $93.40
Staples Premium Poly 5-Subject Notebook 8.5 x 11 College Ruled 200 Sheets Blue (TR58318) • Staples $6.73 10 $67.30
Avery Crystal Clear Address Labels for Laser & Inkjet Printers, 2" x 4", 100 Labels, 5 Packs (6522) • Amazon Business $66.40 1 $66.40
TUL WHJJK Retractable Gel Pens, Bullet Point, 0.7 mm, Gray Barrel, Assorted Standard and Bright Ink Colors, Pack of 14, SG_B01NBW93N6_US • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98

Materials cost

$700.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$61.30

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$802.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.61

Total project goal

$944.04

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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