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Ms. Forstrom from New Haven CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Pin Your Pride: GSA's Button Maker Fundraiser!

Help me give my students a heavy duty button and badge maker so they can help to advocate for the LGBTA+ community within their school.

  • 17 donors
  • $1,187 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Our revitalized GSA at James Hillhouse High School is driven by students who are dedicated to fostering a safer and more inclusive environment for our LGBTQ+ community. Making pins serves as a means to embrace the diverse range of genders and sexualities among our student body. Our goal is to create Pride pins for this June's celebration and produce pins displaying preferred pronouns at the beginning of the next school year. Together, we aim to normalize identity expression and champion acceptance for all.

With the button maker, our Gender and Sexual Alliance Club (GSA) will embark on a journey of expression and empowerment.

Each button becomes a canvas for our students to amplify their voices, share their stories, and advocate for inclusion and equality. I love my students for their courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to creating a safer and more accepting community for all. This resource will be instrumental in our efforts, allowing us to visually represent our beliefs, celebrate diversity, and spark crucial conversations. With every pin, we will proudly display our support for LGBTQ+ rights, challenge stereotypes, and foster a sense of belonging. The button maker is not just a tool; it's a symbol of our unity and determination to make a difference, one button at a time.

Ms. Forstrom
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Neil Enterprises Heavy Duty Button and Badge Making Machine, 2-1/4 in • School Specialty $534.22 1 $534.22
Neil Enterprises Badge Parts with Safety Clasp Pins, 2-1/4 Inches, Pack of 1,000 • School Specialty $343.19 1 $343.19

Materials cost

$877.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $87.74

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,008.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.94

Total project goal

$1,186.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,186.25

9 Donors

-$995.00

Donations toward project cost

-$849.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.50

match offer

-$186.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$158.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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