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Mr. Davis from Waterbury, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support for Arts Education - A Transformative Investment

Help me give my students supplies needed to enhance the theater arts program

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Davis's classroom raised $967

This project is fully funded

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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

I am writing to highlight the critical role that donations play in fostering a vibrant educational experience for students with a passion for the arts. As we strive to provide a well-rounded education, it is imperative to recognize the unique and invaluable impact that arts education has on students' overall development. Donations towards arts education empower students to explore their creativity and develop innovative thinking. Exposure to various art forms, whether visual arts, music, dance, or theater, fosters a mindset that transcends traditional boundaries and encourages students to think outside the box.

The arts provide students with a platform for self-expression, allowing them to communicate their thoughts, emotions, and perspectives.

Mr. Davis Crosby High 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.

Waterbury, CT 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Square Terminal - Credit Card Machine to Accept All Payments | Mobile POS • Amazon Business $281.34 1 $281.34
414A Toner Cartridges 4 Pack: (with Chip) Compatible Replacement for HP 414A 414X W2020A for HP Color Laserjet Pro MFP M479fdw M479fdn M454dw M454dn Printer Ink (Black Cyan Magenta Yellow) • Amazon Business $197.99 1 $197.99
Protec Deluxe Padded Music Folder Black • Woodwind and Brasswind $17.79 5 $88.95
Lakeshore Readers’ Theater Script Box - Gr. 3-4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Mount-It! Mixed Materials Mobile Utility Cart, Yellow/Black (MI-905) • Quill.com $57.99 1 $57.99
8 Hand Puppets for Kids, Multicultural Puppets with Movable Mouth (8 Pack) Bulk Soft Plush Puppets, School Home Puppet Theater Shows Toys, Teachers Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
2 Pack Wireless Mini Lavalier Lapel Microphone for iPhone,iPad - Cordless Double Mics Plug and Pick-up 2.4G Ultra-Low Delay Built-in Noise Reduction Chip 5H Working Time for Two-Person Creator • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5" x 11", 20 lb, 1 Ream, 500 Sheets, 92 Bright, White • Amazon Business $8.49 2 $16.98

Materials cost

$777.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$821.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.04

Total project goal

$966.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $966.92

1 Donor

-$966.92

Donations toward project cost

-$821.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.04

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