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Mrs. Riggie from Flint MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Sunshine Letters During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Help me give my students sunshine in the mail during this time of isolation with cards, envelopes, and stamps.

  • $1,292 goal

This project expired on August 1, 2020.

This project expired on August 1, 2020.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

I work at an inner-city school with students who are struggling daily with having their basic needs met. I have students who are still dealing with the catastrophic effects of the poisoned water.

Now with COVID-19, my students are living in homes that are not always the safest.

Their parents are working fast food, laid off, or simply missing. I love and miss my students and would love to stay connected.

In the past, I have been successful in connecting through sunshine letters, or positive mail. During this pandemic, I would like to continue my efforts to connect through technology, both old school and new school.

My Project

My students struggle daily with their school work at the school, let alone when they are quarantined at home. I have been calling, texting, and emailing my students and the stories they are sharing are heartbreaking.

My students are lonely, isolated, and want to know people still care.

My students suffered through the Flint water crisis and are now sorting through this pandemic.

I want to mail them hope, but I need your help. By having stamps, cards, and motivational cards I will be able to mail home love, care, and words that are like hugs for the soul.

Mrs. Riggie
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mister Mr. Rogers 10 Sheets of 20 Forever USPS Postage Stamp Celebration Children Party (200 stamps) • Amazon Business $294.95 2 $589.90
American Greetings Single Panel Blank Cards with Envelopes, Bright Blank (40-Count) - 5672276 • Amazon Business $13.42 10 $134.20
ThoughtFulls Pop-Open Cards by Compendium: You're Awesome — 30 pop-open cards, each with a different inspiring message inside • Amazon Business $8.57 10 $85.70
Avery 8160 Easy Peel Address Labels for Inkjet Printers, 1 x 2 5/8 Inch, White, 750 Count (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $17.68 2 $35.36
BeOne Remanufactured Ink Cartridge Replacement for Epson 220 XL 220XL T220 T220XL to Use with Expression Home XP-424 XP-420 XP-320, Workforce WF-2760 WF-2750 WF-2660 WF-2650 WF-2630 (4BK 2C 2M 2Y) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
160 Sets 16 Colors Contour Flap Envelopes Invitation Envelopes Self Seal and Greetings Rainbow Blank Single Panel Cards Note Cards Love Notes Cards for Wedding Kids Personal Stationery Graduation Gift • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Motivational Cards - 63 Unique Encouragement Cards Deck with Inspirational Quotes. Bonus Inspirational Notebook with Pen • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Inspirational & Motivational Mini Color Note Cards flat 2.5 x 3.5 set of 50 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
60 Affirmation Cards with Thought Provoking Empowering Questions. Mindfulness cards for Group and Self Therapy. Inspirational Self Care Gifts for Women, Meditation Gifts and Conversation Starters • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Cute Teen Girl Decal Stickers for Laptop and Water Bottles,Waterproof Durable Trendy Vinyl Laptop Decal Stickers Pack for Teens, Water Bottles, Computer, Travel Case (Cute Girl) • Amazon Business $6.99 2 $13.98
SBLABELS Retro Chalkboard Thank You Stickers - 1.5" Circle Labels / 500 per Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
30Pcs Reward Motivational Decal Stickers for Students,Teachers and Company Employees,Waterproof Durable Trendy Vinyl Laptop Decal Stickers Pack for Water Bottles, Computer, Travel Case • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Motivational Cards - 63 Fun Motivational Quote Cards With Inspirational Quotes. Business Card Sized Mini Note Cards. Use As Inspirational Cards, Kindness Cards, Gratitude Cards, Encouragement Cards • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
60 Motivational Cards - Business Card Sized - Unicorn Themed Encouragement Cards/Kindness Cards Perfect as Lunch Box Notes for Kids, Thank You Notes, Kudos Cards, Inspirational Cards • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
300 Pack Reward Stickers for Teachers. Fun Motivational & Incentive Stickers for Kids. Trendy Animal Meme Stickers for All Ages and All Classes. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Motivational Cards - 63 Unique Inspirational Cards. Business Card Sized Encouragement Cards. Great Gifts for Employees, Thinking of You Gifts, Appreciation Cards, Kindness Cards, Lunch Box Notes • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
240 Pieces Inspiring Planner Stickers Inspirational Quote Stickers Motivational Encouragement Stickers for Laptop Book Phone Car Luggage Bike (Black) • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39
Confetti Words to Inspire Planner Stickers • Amazon Business $3.19 1 $3.19

Materials cost

$1,051.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,097.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$193.65

Total project goal

$1,291.01

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