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Dr. Ervin from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strong Start

Help me give my students books, lounger, snacks and other items for a warm, engaging classroom to foster focus, safety, and joy. With limited support, they need a space that encourages learning and belonging.

  • $1,059 goal

This project expired on October 29, 2025.

This project expired on October 29, 2025.

My Project

My students are bright, curious, and full of promise. Despite the challenges they face outside of school, they walk into our classroom each day with excitement, laughter, and a genuine eagerness to learn. What I love most is their resilience and their willingness to try, even when it’s hard. They deserve a classroom that reflects their greatness—a space that is safe, welcoming, and designed for learning. With the books, lounger, snacks and other resources, I can create an environment that supports focus, creativity, and collaboration, giving each child the tools and confidence they need to thrive and succeed.

Dr. Ervin Pittsburgh Miller Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

Pittsburgh, PA 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

26 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The King School Series - First Grade Collection (60 books) • Amazon Business $191.32 1 $191.32
Children's Factory School Age High Back Lounger - Blue & Green Classroom Furniture (CF610-068), Single Seat/4 years+ • Amazon Business $138.48 1 $138.48
Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Flavored Snacks, Variety Value Pack, 0.5 oz, 20 ct • Amazon Business $5.68 20 $113.60
Ticonderoga Beginners Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, Dozen (X13308) • Quill.com $9.37 10 $93.70
Teacher Created Resources Black Portable Plastic Storage Caddy for Classrooms, Kids Room, and Office Organization, 3 Compartment, 9.25" D x 9" W x 5.25" H, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Cups /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $23.28 2 $46.56
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 3 $41.94
Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
17.3 x 5 Inch Self Adhesive Name Tags for Classroom Student Desks,Multipurpose Manuscript Name Plates with Alphabet Letters,Class Rules(48 Pack) • Amazon Business $30.90 1 $30.90
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 2 $23.98
Slim Jim Smoked Meat Sticks, Original Flavor, 6g Protein Per Serving, Snack Size, Easter Basket Stuffer, 0.28 oz. (26 Count) • Amazon Business $6.63 3 $19.89
OREO Mini Mix Sandwich Cookies Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72

Materials cost

$857.01

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$899.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.80

Total project goal

$1,058.67

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