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Ms. Pape from Waterbury, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Vanity for the Theater!

Help me give my students makeup tables and mirrors to prepare to go onstage!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pape's classroom raised $740

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

The theater program provides a safe space for many students. Currently, we have very limited space in our dressing rooms. We have limited shelving and clothes racks but nowhere to put on the stage makeup required for shows. Students currently resort to using folding tables and handheld mirrors. Having a space dedicated to makeup with large mirrors and appropriate lighting would not only be more convenient for students, but it would make them feel more professional.

Organizing our dressing rooms will allow students to focus on performance rather than worrying about where they will be able to get ready for the show.

Students will be able to enjoy performing instead of worrying whether they will have the space that they need to get ready. My students deserve to have an organized space to prepare for performances. With your help, we can make that happen!

Ms. Pape John F Kennedy High School Grades 9-12

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

105 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SUPERJARE Vanity Desk with Drawers, 47 inch Computer Desk, Modern Simple Home Office Desks, Makeup Dressing Table for Bedroom - White • Amazon Business $119.99 2 $239.98
NeuType Wall Mirror Full Length Mirror, Large Mirror Full Body Dressing Mirror, Long Floor Mirror Bathroom Mirror Standing Mirror, Large Mirrors for Bedroom, Metal Frame, Silver 47"x22" No Stand • Amazon Business $76.99 2 $153.98
Giftgarden 14”x47” White Full Length Mirror Aluminum Frame, 47” Long Full-Mirror Tall Dressing Mirror, Wall Mounted or Hanging Over Door for Bedroom Bathroom Closet • Amazon Business $65.99 2 $131.98
6Ft Surge Protector Power Strip with USB C, Extension Cord with 8 Wide Outlets(2.2 IN) and 4 USB Ports(2 USB C), Flat Plug, Wall Mount, 3 Side Outlet Extender for Home Dorm Room Essentials, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Consciot LED Vanity Lights for Mirror, Hollywood Style Mirror Strip, Adjustable Color & Brightness, USB Cable, Dimmable Makeup Stick on Table Dressing Room Mirror,White • Amazon Business $13.70 2 $27.40

Materials cost

$589.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$628.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.85

Total project goal

$739.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$739.01

1 Donor

-$369.50

Donations toward project cost

-$314.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.42

match offer

-$369.51

Match offer toward project cost

-$314.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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