You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Time is running out! Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Robinson from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Robinson is requesting

Tools for Tomorrow: Student Supply Drive

Please help me provide my students with the necessary supplies to succeed throughout the school year.

  • $910 goal

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

This project expired on October 9, 2025.

My Project

As the new school year approaches, many students hope to have the necessary supplies to succeed and feel confident in their learning. Having the right tools—such as notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and other essentials—makes a significant difference in their ability to focus, participate, and grow.

We understand that not every family can afford these items, which is why it’s essential to come together as a community to support our students.

When we provide these supplies, we’re not just giving materials—we’re offering encouragement, hope, and the chance for every child to start the year ready and excited to learn.

Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of our students. Together, we can ensure that every student has what they need to shine this school year.

Ms. Robinson Washington Irving Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Robinson is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 4x6 Index Cards, Ruled on Front, Blank on Back, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards (40178) • Amazon Business $7.80 30 $234.00
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3 x 3 in., 24 Pads, 70 Sheets/Pad, 2X the Sticking Power, Supernova Neons Collection • Quill.com $21.59 7 $151.13
300PCS Sticky Index Tabs, Transparent Sticky Page Markers Notes, Book Markers, Sticky Note Tabs, Page Tabs, Label Stickers, Small Pop Up Post Tabs Flags Stickers • Amazon Business $3.99 28 $111.72
Officygnet 3 Ring Pencil Pouch, 36 Packs Bulk Zipper Pencil Case in 6 Colors, Pencil Pouches with Clear Window for Storing School Office Supplies, Cloth Pencil Bag for 3 Hole Binder • Amazon Business $31.99 3 $95.97
LACCHOUFEE 50 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 $6.99 8 $55.92
Staples Composition Notebook 7.5 x 9.75 Wide Ruled 80 Sheets Black/White 48 Notebooks/Carton (ST55076CT) • Staples $48.74 1 $48.74
Bulk Colorful Paper Folders with Pockets Heavy Duty Wholesale Pocket Folders for 3 Ring Binder (100 Folders in 6 Colors) • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64

Materials cost

$732.12

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$773.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.43

Total project goal

$909.53

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":910,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/tools-for-tomorrow-student-supply-drive/9406618/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":100,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Robinson","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1189819648","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Chicago","teachersOnPage":[8877799],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9406618,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":5452,"schoolName":"Washington Irving Elementary School","authorIds":{"8877799":{"owner":"Ms. Robinson","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9406618],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8877799_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709337384950","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":23,"teacherChallengeId":22178609,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":8877799,"schoolCounty":"Cook","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}