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Mrs. Roach from Harvey, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supplies for Success: Help My Students Shine

Help me give my students the supplies they need for a great school year!

  • $442 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

A new school year is full of excitement, potential, and big dreams-and with your help, my students and I can start off strong. By providing essentials like writing journals, crayons, pencils, and containers for group projects, you’re giving them more than just supplies-you’re giving them confidence, comfort, and the freedom to focus on learning. When everything they need is ready and waiting, they feel supported and inspired to do their best from day one.

With these materials, my students will be able to express themselves freely and bring all the creativity.

Mrs. Roach Whittier Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Harvey, IL 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

23 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tribello Plastic Storage Containers With Lids For Organizing - (Large - 14 x 11.5 x 3) • Amazon Business $31.99 4 $127.96
Lakeshore Draw & Write Journal - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
Crayola Classpack Jumbo Crayons 200/Box (52-8389) • Staples $59.74 1 $59.74
LACCHOUFEE 320 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 $25.99 1 $25.99
Scholastic Teaching Resources Monthly Calendar Pocket Chart with Cards, Black, Ages 5-10 (SC-583866) • Quill.com $22.58 1 $22.58
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. 60/Pack (E501) • Staples $19.70 1 $19.70

Materials cost

$335.95

Vendor shipping charges

$4.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.17

Total project goal

$441.16

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