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Ms. Reyes from Hartford, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Start Strong: Stock a Student’s Desk!

Help me give my students in providing essential school supplies to set my students up for success.

  • $349 goal

This project expired on October 13, 2025.

This project expired on October 13, 2025.

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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.

My Project

What I love most about my students is their curiosity, resilience, and the joy they bring into the classroom each day. They come ready to learn, grow, and support one another—even when resources are limited. Each of them has so much potential, and I’m committed to helping them reach it.

Every resource—whether it’s a notebook, a pencil, or a box of crayons—helps create a space where they can focus, express themselves, and engage in hands-on learning.

A simple set of markers becomes a tool for creativity. A folder helps them stay organized and feel proud of their work. These supplies aren't just materials—they're building blocks for confidence, participation, and success.

Ms. Reyes Dwight Bellizzi 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.

Hartford, CT 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

60 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Anti-Roll Triangular Crayons Classpack, Assorted Colors, Set of 256 • School Specialty $57.97 1 $57.97
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
X-ACTO Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, SafeStart Auto-Motor, Ideal for Home and School Use • Amazon Business $42.38 1 $42.38
Crayola Colored Pencils - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 240 • Blick Art Materials $40.87 1 $40.87
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener for Colored Pencils 7-11.5mm, Fully Automatic Pencil Sharpener, Robot Pencil Sharpener, Rechargeable Hands-Free Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Home, Classroom • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49

Materials cost

$246.70

Vendor shipping charges

$15.75

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$296.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.26

Total project goal

$348.41

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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