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Mrs. Dixon from Homestead FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Resiliency Graduation Stoles and Cords for Homeless Seniors

Help me give my students resiliency graduation stoles and graduation cords to celebrate their accomplishments

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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.

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

We are excited to announce that this year, in recognition of the incredible resilience and perseverance demonstrated by our graduating seniors, we like to present them with a special acknowledgment. I want to provide white graduation stoles and blue graduation cords to those who have triumphed over various obstacles on their journey to high school graduation.

These graduation stoles and cords hold significant symbolism.

The white graduation stole represents purity, integrity, and the successful completion of academic pursuits. It serves as a visual representation of the hard work and dedication my students have displayed throughout their educational journey. The blue graduation cords signify strength, determination, and the ability to overcome challenges. They serve as a reminder of the resilience my graduates have shown, amidst the obstacles they faced, and their commitment to achieving their goals.

By presenting these graduation accessories to my deserving seniors, I aim to celebrate and honor their accomplishments in a meaningful way. Each stole and cord represents not only their academic achievements but also their ability to rise above the hurdles they encountered along the way. It symbolizes their determination to succeed despite adversity and their unwavering spirit to reach this pivotal milestone.

I firmly believe that acknowledging their resilience in this manner will not only instill a sense of pride within my school community but also inspire their peers and future generations to persevere in pursuing their dreams. It is essential to recognize the dedication and strength exhibited by these individuals as they transition into the next chapter of their lives.

Mrs. Dixon
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Beautyflier® Pack of 4 Graduation Honor Braided Cords with Sewing Tassels Polyester Yarn Honor Cord for Bachelor Gown for Graduation Students (White & Blue(4pcs)) • Amazon Business $11.49 50 $574.50
Haysandy 10 Pack 62 Inch Graduation Stole Satin Sash 2024 Unisex Adult Plain Graduation Sash Honor Stole Scarf for Men Women(White) • Amazon Business $28.99 10 $289.90
Geyoga 24 Pieces Unisex Graduation Stole Plain Graduation Sash Honor Stole for Graduation Students, 70 Inches (White) • Amazon Business $44.79 5 $223.95

Materials cost

$1,088.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,134.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$200.24

Total project goal

$1,334.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,334.92

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$1,334.92

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