You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Cappas from Springfield, MA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Cappas is requesting

Picture Day for Free!

Help me give my students all the tools they need for a free picture day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cappas's classroom raised $376

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This project is special in so many ways. A lot of our students come from different countries and come here with no personal items like photos. Some of our students have never had a school picture. This project will allow our students to receive a free school photo as well as photos of their teams if they play a sport. Having these pictures means everything to their families. Last year I did an entire picture day with my iPhone which was great and families appreciated the gesture, this year we have a camera and now we just need the proper setting to make it happen.

Ms. Cappas Emergence Academy Grades 6-8

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.

Springfield, MA 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

200 students impacted 2donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Cappas is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
[Upgraded LED Bulb] Photography Lighting Kit 8.5x10ft Backdrop Support System and LED Softbox Set, 6400K Bulbs, Umbrella, Video Studio Continuous Lighting Kit for Photo Studio, and Video Shooting • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
512GB SD Card Memory Card High Speed Security Digital Memory Card SDXC Class 10 for Body Camera,Videographers&Vloggers and Other Compatible Devices • Amazon Business $17.59 4 $70.36
JJC Radio Wireless Remote Control Shutter Release for Canon EOS Rebel T6 T7 T5 T8i T7i T6i T6s T5i T4i T3i SL3 SL2 SL1 EOS 2000D 60D 70D 77D 80D 90D EOS R R6 R7 R10 RP M5 M6 Mark II and More Camera • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Kate 5x7ft Vintage Backdrops Abstract Grey Portrait Photo Backdrop for Photography Studio • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Amazon Basics 50-inch Lightweight Camera Mount Tripod Stand With Bag • Amazon Business $12.90 1 $12.90

Materials cost

$285.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$319.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.38

Total project goal

$375.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$375.89

1 Donor

-$187.94

Donations toward project cost

-$159.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.19

match offer

-$187.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$159.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.19

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/picture-day-for-free/6898611/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":200,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Cappas","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1171731070","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Springfield","teachersOnPage":[7481037],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":6898611,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":130263,"schoolName":"Emergence Academy","authorIds":{"7481037":{"owner":"Ms. Cappas","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[6898611],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7481037_orig.jpg?crop=484,484,x417,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598626445081","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":21650808,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":7481037,"schoolCounty":"Hampden","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MA","name":"Massachusetts"}}