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Ms. Cox from Richmond, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Tomorrow: Invest in Our Kids' Education

Help me give my students flexible seating, books, privacy boards, and other class supplies for our classroom to be successful in learning this year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cox's classroom raised $564

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 hope this letter finds you well. I am reaching out to ask for your generous support in providing essential supplies for my classroom. Our students are in need of art materials, books, reading floor cushions, a large classroom rug, and literacy aids to enhance their learning experience. These supplies will help spark creativity in our young artists, strengthen their literacy skills, and foster a deeper love of reading. With quality materials, students will have the opportunity to express themselves in meaningful ways, engage with new texts, and receive personalized support to improve their reading comprehension.

The goal of this project is to create an enriching and dynamic classroom environment where students not only thrive academically but also develop a passion for learning.

By providing students with the resources they need to succeed, we can bridge the gap for those who may not have access to these tools at home. My hope is to create a space where they can grow as critical thinkers, confident readers, and imaginative creators. These supplies are crucial to helping them reach their full potential and gain the skills they need for future success.

What truly makes my students special is their enthusiasm for learning and their resilience. Despite the challenges they face, they remain eager to explore new concepts, try new things, and push their boundaries. They are full of potential, and with the right resources, I know they can achieve great things. Your donation will directly impact their education and help foster a nurturing, inspiring classroom environment. Thank you for considering supporting this important project. Your contribution will make a lasting difference in their lives.

Ms. Cox G.H. Reid 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.

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Richmond, VA 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

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Juexica 8 Pcs Floor Cushions for Kids Floor Pillows Flexible Seating Cushions 3.5'' Thick Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture Meditation Seat Pillows for Home Nursery Yoga Decor(Rainbow Color,Square) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99
KONYXALU Boho Classroom Rug 5x7, Large Rainbow Washable Kid Rugs Non-Slip Living Room Carpet Colorful Sun Accent Rug Soft Ultra-Thin Throw Mat Indoor Low Pile Nursery Rug for Bedroom Playroom • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
The Genius Files Series Set • Amazon Business $44.00 1 $44.00
SATINIOR 24 Pcs Privacy Folders for Students, 12 Colors Desk Dividers Classroom Privacy Boards, Testing Dividers for Classroom Bulk, Study Panel for School Teacher Student(Swirl Style) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
The Story of Black History Box Set: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers (The Story of: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
The Story of Strong Black Women 5 Book Box Set: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers (The Story of: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
The Story of Strong Black Men 5 Book Box Set: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers (The Story of: Inspiring Biographies for Young Readers) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
AFMAT Heavy Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener, Auto Stop Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6-11mm No.2/Colored Pencils, Pencil Sharpener for Large Pencils, Sharp Point, Save Pencils, Green • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Paper Cutter, Paper Trimmer with Safety Guard, 12" Cut Length Paper Slicer with 16 Sheet Capacity Paper Cutting Board,Guillotine Paper Cutters and Trimmers for Cardstock Cardboard Vinyl (Pink) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
KUONIIY 5" School Pack of Kids Scissors With Soft Comfort-Grip Handles,Assorted Colors,30 Packs • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Gojmzo Wooden CVC Word Spelling Games, Preschool Kindergarten Learning Activities, Montessori Educational Toys Gifts for 3 4 5 6 Year Old Kids, Sight Words Flash Cards Reading Letters for Toddlers • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Goosebumps 25th Anniversary Retro Set • Amazon Business $17.71 1 $17.71
Rebekah - Girl Detective Books 1-8: Fun Short Story Mysteries for Children Ages 9-12 (The Mysterious Garden, Alien Invasion, Magellan Goes Missing, Ghost Hunting,Grown-Ups Out To Get Us?! + 3 more!) • Amazon Business $12.70 1 $12.70
School Zone Bilingual Spanish/English Flash Card Set: Tarjetas de Índice Bilingües Español/Inglés, Alphabet, Sight Words, Numbers 1-100, Colors & Shapes, ESL, Language Immersion • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Favide 24 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erase Erasers Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, School Supplies and Office (Square, 8 Color) • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
Amazon Basics Whiteboard Eraser, Dry Erase Whiteboard Erasers for Office, Home and Classroom, Black, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $6.04 1 $6.04

Materials cost

$442.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$479.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.53

Total project goal

$563.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $563.53

2 Donors

-$422.53

Donations toward project cost

-$359.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.38

match offer

-$141.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$119.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.15

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