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Ms. Joana Marie Garcia from Hollywood, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strong Start: Supplies and Rewards to Empower My Students

Help me give my students essential school supplies and candies to motivate them to learn and succeed inside and outside the classroom.

  • $413 goal

This project expired on November 20, 2025.

This project expired on November 20, 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

Starting a new school year should be exciting—not stressful, but for many of my students, coming to class without basic supplies can make learning feel harder before it even begins. I want to change that.

I'm asking for your help to provide my students with the essential tools they need: school supplies like notebooks, pencils, folders, scissors and other materials to help them feel prepared and supported from day one, also candies for rewards to make them motivated.

Many of the families in our community are doing their best, but the cost of supplies adds up quickly. I want every child who walks into my classroom to feel ready to learn—not left behind. These supplies and candies for rewards will be big help for them to succeed this school year.

Your support will help create a space where every student feels confident, cared for, and excited to grow. With the right tools in their hands, I know they can do incredible things.

Thank you for helping us start this school year strong.

Ms. Joana Marie Garcia McArthur High School Grades 9-12

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.

Hollywood, FL 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 223 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Big Bulk Candy - 8 Pounds - Individually Wrapped Candies - Big Bulk Candies - Piñata Filler Stuffers - Assorted Variety Pack for Offices, Schools, Birthday • Amazon Business $39.44 2 $78.88
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $57.39 1 $57.39
Quill Brand? Flat Box Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, White, 100 Sheets/Box, 30 Boxes/Carton (7TF830-QCCCT) • Quill.com $40.49 1 $40.49
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (2185229) • Quill.com $22.07 1 $22.07
Oxford Spiral Notebook 18 Pack, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, 3-Hole Punch, Assorted Colors, 70 Sheets (65206) • Amazon Business $19.86 1 $19.86
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 12" x 18", White, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $5.19 3 $15.57
BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages Family Variety Pack, Sheer & Clear Flexible Sterile Individually Wrapped Strips & Spots, First Aid Wound Care for Minor Cuts, Scrapes, Burns, 5 Sizes, 280 ct • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Quill.com $10.07 1 $10.07
DANRONG Pink Binder Clips Paper Clips,380 PCS Assorted Sizes Paperclips Paper Clamps Rubber Bands for Files, Papers, Home Supplies (Pink) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks Washable 7 Grams 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68
LACCHOUFEE 50 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Ykimok 120 Pcs Colored Binder Clips, 3/4inch(19mm), Small Size for Office Supplies, 4 Vibrant Colors • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Small Paper Clips, 1.1 Inch Paper Clip, 200 pcs Paperclips (Small, Pink) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
6Pcs Preschool Training Scissors, Children Safety Scissors Pre-School Training Scissors Safety Scissors Art Craft Scissors，Assorted Colors(6 colors) • Amazon Business $5.55 1 $5.55
10 Pack Wooden Ruler 12 Inch Rulers Bulk Wood Measuring Ruler Office Ruler 2 Scale • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$306.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$350.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.86

Total project goal

$412.40

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