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Mr. Rivers from Macon, GA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting the School Year Off Right!

Help me give my students An opportunity for success in their pursuit of education. By contributing notebooks, pencils, folders, and other essential tools that they use every day.

  • $1,281 goal

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

My Project

What I love about my students is their eagerness to learn and grow, no matter the challenges they face. With the right tools, such as notebooks, pencils, folders, and other daily essentials, they can fully engage in their education and reach their full potential. These simple supplies make a powerful difference in their learning journey.

Your support ensures that every child, regardless of their background, has an equal chance to thrive academically and feel confident in the classroom.

Let’s work together to build a brighter future, one student, one supply at a time.

Mr. Rivers H.G. Weaver 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.

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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.

Macon, GA 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

Never Before Funded 120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rosmonde Loose Leaf Paper, 900 Sheets, 6 Pack, College Ruled, 8" x 10.5", 56 gsm Bulk Office Filler Paper, 3 Hole Punched, 150 Sheets/Pack, College Ruled Paper for 3 Ring Binder, Notebook Paper, White • Amazon Business $21.75 39 $848.25
LACCHOUFEE 1000 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencil for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $67.99 1 $67.99
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$976.23

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $67.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,088.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$192.04

Total project goal

$1,280.27

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