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Mrs. Pollard from Lowell, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Project Middle School Pen Pals!

Help me give my students materials needed to begin a cross-continent pen pal program!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Pollard's classroom raised $155

This project is fully funded

My Project

In today's world, our youth need to unite and strengthen their bonds through acts of kindness, expressions of love, and a spirit of acceptance and compassion. Recognizing their challenges, a colleague and I are thrilled to create an opportunity for young people to engage in meaningful dialogue and exchanges through written expression.

We believe that through a pen pal program, we can empower scholars to build a more connected and understanding global community by fostering an environment where they can share their experiences, listen to one another, and learn from diverse perspectives.

Our goal is to provide them with the tools and support needed to navigate their emotions and interactions, ultimately nurturing a generation prioritizing empathy, friendship, common bonds, and unity across any border. Please consider supporting this project!

Mrs. Pollard Kathryn Stoklosa Middle School 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.

Lowell, MA 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

55 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cute Stationary Paper, Envelopes and Stickers 50 Piece Set, Kawaii Stationary Set with Lines for Writing Letters (Galaxy) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
BIC Gel-ocity Smooth Stic Gel Pen, Medium Point (0.7mm), Assorted Colors, 42-Count, Vibrant and Smooth Gel Ink Pens • Amazon Business $15.20 2 $30.40
100 Vintage Stationery Paper Elegant Retro Lined Sheets for Writing Poems Lyrics Letters Office Notes and Printing Supplies Cream 8.5" X 11" • Amazon Business $15.95 1 $15.95
Great Papers! Kraft Everyday Envelope, 40/Pack (2019103) • Quill.com $7.39 2 $14.78

Materials cost

$100.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$131.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.22

Total project goal

$154.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $154.82

1 Donor

-$154.82

Donations toward project cost

-$131.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.22

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 $0.00

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