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Mrs. Downing from Yuma, AZ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Silverware For Family & Consumer Science Class

Help me give my students proper silverware to use in the FACS lab so they can learn and practice etiquette skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Downing's classroom raised $607

This project is fully funded

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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

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) lab is in need for some upgrades. Our program strives to equip students with essential life skills, including proper etiquette and dining etiquette. However, we are currently facing a shortage of flatware and silverware, which hinders our ability to provide hands-on learning experiences for our students. Having an adequate supply of flatware and silverware is crucial for teaching students the art of table setting, dining etiquette, and the importance of social grace in various settings.

Your generous donation would greatly enhance the quality of education we can offer our students by providing them with the tools they need to practice proper etiquette, you would be empowering them to navigate social situations with confidence and grace.

Additionally, your contribution would help instill in them a deeper understanding of the significance of etiquette in both personal and professional settings. We are immensely grateful for any support you can provide to help us create a more enriching learning environment for our students.

Mrs. Downing Crane Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

612 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oneida Flight 45-Piece Stainless-Steel Flatware Set, Service for 8 • Amazon Business $55.84 8 $446.72

Materials cost

$446.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$515.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.95

Total project goal

$606.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$606.31

2 Donors

-$303.16

Donations toward project cost

-$257.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.47

match offer

-$303.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$257.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.47

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$0.00

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