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Mr. Manu from Paterson, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Teddy Bears Help Others Emotionally

Help me give my students a way of showing unconditional love with these personalized teddy bears.

  • $499 goal

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My Project

When someone is feeling unwell, even a small gesture can go a long way. Think about children that are not able to verbalize their feelings. Loneliness, sadness, confusion, are all feelings that are difficult for young children to identify and then verbalize. Teddy bear soft toys can be used to talk about feelings:

This helps them to express their emotions in a safe and supportive environment.

They can put themselves in the toy's shoes and understand what it is going through. We thought we can take this idea to the next level and give these teddy bears to children in need. We can give them to the local homeless center. Sometimes an adorable teddy bear can be a much better friend than a real one. They can help children in need in a small way.

We are in need of these teddy bears and sublimation shirts where we can personalize them with the names of the children they are giving them to.

Mr. Manu Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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.

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Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
6 PCS Teddy Bear Clothes Tee Shirt Sublimation Plush Bear Shirts Classic Stuffed Animal Bear T Shirts Hoodie 14-18 Inches Stuffed Bear Dolls (White) • Amazon Business $17.99 6 $107.94
WEGUTATS 12 Pack Brown Mini Joint Teddy Bears , 4.7 inch Tiny Soft Stuffed Bear, Small Plush Bulk for Christmas Decor Valentine's Day Gift Graduation Party Favors Bag DIY Keychain Crafts • Amazon Business $15.99 5 $79.95
Tezituor Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal Bulk 5 Packs, 14in Small Bulk Teddy Bear Plush, Teddy Bears Centerpiece for Baby Shower, Stuffed Bears Gift for Kids, Girlfriend on Christmas, Valentines, Pink • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
MorisMos Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal Bulk 6 Packs Teddy Bear Bulk for Baby Shower 14" Small Teddy Bear for Kids, Girls, Valentine's Day, Blue • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
MorisMos 6 Pack Teddy Bear Bulk, Soft Bulk Teddy Bear Stuffed Animals 14 inch, Small Bear Plush for Baby Shower, Kids, Blue • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Jazwares - Squishville 2" Plush 6-Pack - Foodie Squad • Best Buy Education $17.99 2 $35.98
Cookie Bags, Cellophane Treat Bags, 5x6 Iridescent Holographic Cello Bags 100pcs Individual Cookie Bags for Gift Giving Packaging Pink Clear Gift Bags Self Adhesive for Favors Candy Goodie Bakery Bags • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Coobey 300 Yards Curling Ribbon Heart Balloon Ribbons Roll Crimps Ribbon for Valentine's Day Party Festival, Balloon Gift Wrapping, Art Craft, 5mm (White) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$387.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.76

Total project goal

$498.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $498.39

1 Donor

-$498.39

Donations toward project cost

-$423.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.76

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 $0.00

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