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Mr. K from Meriden, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for the Trade

Help me give my students items like tool kits, cinch tools, and padlocks to be successful and gain valuable experience in their trade.

  • $948 goal

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My Project

My high school heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) students learn and thrive through hands on experience in our shop. The PEX pipe expansion tool kits and the ICRIMP ratchet PEX cinch tools will be put to good use as my students engage in real world projects. The caster wheels will be used as part of our shop builds.

My students have the need to keep their personal tools locked up safely when the are not present.

The Master locks will used by all students in our shop. Close to 80 students will benefit from the tools this school year, but they will continue to benefit hundreds of students in the years to come.

Mr. K H.C. Wilcox Vocational Technical School Grades 9-12

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Meriden, CT View local requests

More than a third 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

72 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EFIELD Pex Pipe A Expansion Tool Kit ASTM F1960 with 1/2 inch 3/4 inch 1 inch Expander Heads • Amazon Business $88.89 3 $266.67
iCRIMP Ratchet PEX Cinch Tool with Removing function for 3/8 to 1-inch Stainless Steel Clamps with 20PCS 1/2-inch and 10PCS 3/4-inch PEX Clamps and Pipe Cutter- All in One • Amazon Business $32.50 6 $195.00
Master Lock 1500T Locker Lock Combination Padlock, 2 Pack, Black • Amazon Business $10.81 15 $162.15
4 Inch Caster Wheels Set of 4 Heavy Duty Plate Swivel Casters with Brake Dual Locking Castors No Noise TPR Rubber Wheel for Furniture Workbench Cart Equipment Bookshelves 880Lbs(Free Hardware Kits) • Amazon Business $28.04 5 $140.20

Materials cost

$764.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$805.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.14

Total project goal

$947.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $947.62

1 Donor

-$947.62

Donations toward project cost

-$805.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.14

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