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Ms. Doherty from Boston, MA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students on the Spectrum Starting Candle Making Business!

Help me give my students with a diagnosis of autism an opportunity to be entrepreneurs and start their own candle making business!

  • $768 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are now in the vocational training portion of their high school experience. I need opportunities for my students to learn a skill, create a business model, have financial literacy opportunities and have varied experiences to see where they may like to find a career after high school.

My students with Autism Spectrum Disorder plan on making the candles, personalizing the tins, selling the candles, taking inventory of supplies, keeping track of the most popular scents and budgeting future orders and funding other business opportunities.

Please consider choosing our project! Thank you!

Ms. Doherty Fenway High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Doherty

Boston, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

10 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
We R Memory Keepers Wick Candle Making Wax - Granulated Wax, 3 lb • Blick Art Materials $21.99 10 $219.90
Wax Melter for Candle Making, 6Qts Candle Wax Melting Pot with Spout for Soy Wax Soap Base Easy Pour & Non-Stick & Temps • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Hearts & Crafts Black Candle Tins 4 oz with Lids - 24-Pack of Bulk Candle Jars for Making Candles, Arts & Crafts, Storage, Gifts, and More - Empty Candle Jars with Lids • Amazon Business $34.64 2 $69.28
SAEUYVB Candle Making Kit for Adults with Hot Plate, DIY Starter Soy Candle Making Supplies/Kit - Perfect as Home Decorations(Black) • Amazon Business $62.99 1 $62.99
Hearts & Crafts Teal Candle Tins 4 oz with Lids - 24-Pack of Bulk Candle Jars for Making Candles, Arts & Crafts, Storage, Gifts, and More - Empty Candle Jars with Lids • Amazon Business $30.68 1 $30.68
Essential Oils Set -Essential Oils - 100% Natural Essential Oils-Perfect for Diffuser, Humidifier,Aromatherapy, Massage,Skin & Hair Care,30x5 ml(0.17fl.oz) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
RUNYAO 2Pack Candle Making Pouring Pot with 2 Long Spoons, Candle Wax Melting Pot Measuring Cups Stainless Steel Candle Making Wax Pouring Pot Pitcher, Dripless Pouring Spout(600ml, 900ml) • Amazon Business $27.66 1 $27.66
P&J Fragrance Oil Coffee Shop Set | Coffee, Café Mocha, Chai Tea, Hot Chocolate, Blueberry Muffin, French Vanilla Candle Scents for Candle Making, Freshie Scents, Soap Making Supplies • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
HIQILI Nature Fragrance Oil 6x10ml, Scented Oil for Candle Scents Soap Making & Diffuser, Essential Oils Set for Soy Candles Slime Home Car Aromatherapy, Gift for Men Women Halloween Thanksgiving • Amazon Business $14.73 1 $14.73
HIQILI 100% Pure Woodsy Essential Oil Set, 6x10ml, Cedarwood, Wintergreen, Frankincense, Vetiver, Rosewood, Cypress - Aromatherapy, Massage, Skin Beauty, Perfume, Gifts • Amazon Business $13.74 1 $13.74
Mica Powder, 60 Color Resin Pigment, Natural Cosmetic Grade Shimmer Mica Powder for Epoxy Resin/Bath Bombs/Candle/Quicksand/Soap/Lip Gloss/Slime. Candle Dye,Soap Making Dye,Resin dye. • Amazon Business $13.57 1 $13.57
Candle Wicks 100 Pcs 6 inch with 30Pcs Candle Wick Stickers and 10 Pcs Wooden Candle Wick Centering Device for Soy Beeswax Candle Making and Candle DIY • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
HIQILI Fragrance Oil, Gold Coast 6x10ml for Candle Scents Making, Scented Oils for Soy Candles Soap Slime Aromatherapy Diffuser, Premium Grade Essential Oil Gift Set for Christmas Holiday • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75
HIQILI Fragrance Essential Oil for Men 6x10ml Candle Scents for Candle Making Scented Oils Set for Aromatherapy Diffuser DIY Christmas Gift • Amazon Business $11.75 1 $11.75

Materials cost

$612.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$652.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.09

Total project goal

$767.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$767.24

11 Donors

-$721.94

Donations toward project cost

-$643.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.29

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.30

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$0.00

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