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Ms. LaMay from Des Moines, IA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sisters 4 Success

Help me give my students art supplies so they are able to complete our service project, self-awareness and academic activities. The snacks will motivate them to participate.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. LaMay's classroom raised $453

This project is fully funded

My Project

This group was created to support and build on the strengths of young women of color. Students participate weekly in community building activities that focus on academic achievement, personal development, and professional growth. The snacks are a great motivator for students to attend group. The art supplies will be used for our annual community service project which is creating Valentine's Day cards for the elderly. The supplies will also be used to complete different art projects that include building self-esteem. The journals will be used for the girls to keep track of their goals throughout the school year and for them to write down their reflections after each lesson. My students are special because they have what it takes to be successful but are often faced with many barriers. This group will motivate, inspire, and encourage them to reach their goals.

Ms. LaMay Hoyt Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Des Moines, IA 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

15 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black Girl Magic Journal For Teens: Motivation Notebook, With A BONUS Of Positive Affirmations Coloring Pages. Melanin Boss Lady Writing Journal. 6"x9". • Amazon Business $4.99 15 $74.85
Cheetos Cheese Snacks, Crunchy Hot, 2-Ounce Large Single Serve Bags (Pack of 64) • Amazon Business $38.36 1 $38.36
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers Flavored Snacks, Strawberry Splash/Tropical Flavors, 33.6 oz., 42 Pouches/Pack (14698) • Quill.com $37.99 1 $37.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
CRAVEBOX Snack Box (50 Count) Halloween Variety Pack Gift Care Package Basket Adult Kid Guy Girl Women Men Birthday College Student Office Back to School • Amazon Business $29.65 1 $29.65
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Kool-Aid Jammers Sharkleberry Fin Flavored Juice Drink (40 Pouches, 4 Boxes of 10) • Amazon Business $14.41 1 $14.41
Nabisco Cookies & Cracker Variety Pack, OREO, RITZ & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Crayola Glitter Markers, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 • School Specialty $8.24 1 $8.24
LEEFONE Sequins and Spangles Craft Supplies for DIY, Creative Color Beads Sequins Greeting Card Decoration Gold Foil Iron Slices for Wedding Christmas Clothes Jewelry (Assorted) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
XFSSFWB Super Squiggles Shimmer Pens Magic Silver Metallic Self Outline Sparkling Glitter Permanent Markers Pen Set for Card Making Scrapbook with Magically-Appearing Colored Outlines • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88
Glitter Foam Flower and Butterfly Shapes Stickers, Self-Adhesive Stickers Kid's Arts Crafts Supplies for Greeting Cards DIY Scrapbooking Cards Creative Toys Home Decoration (Random Colors) • Amazon Business $6.74 1 $6.74
260 Pieces Colorful Glitter Foam Stickers Self Adhesive Stars Mini Heart Shapes Glitter Stickers, Kid's Arts Craft Supplies Greeting Cards Home Decoration Stars&Heart Shapes • Amazon Business $6.74 1 $6.74

Materials cost

$326.25

Vendor shipping charges

$0.82

Sales tax

$22.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$384.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.82

Total project goal

$452.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$452.13

5 Donors

-$389.31

Donations toward project cost

-$363.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$37.82

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$0.00

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