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Ms. Nials from is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Nials's classroom raised $985

Welders Make Great Sparks Fly

Help me give my students welding supplies for hands-on industry learning and career prep.

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Ms. Nials
Grades 9-12

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 am writing to express my interest in purchasing welding equipment for our educational institution. The specific items we are requesting, such as high-quality welding machines, safety gear, and specialized welding electrodes, will significantly enhance the learning experience for our students. With these tools, our students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills that are essential for a successful career in welding. The use of top-notch equipment will not only ensure their safety but also provide them with a realistic and immersive learning environment. This investment in quality equipment will undoubtedly make a positive difference in their learning, preparing them for the challenges they may encounter in the field.

Our goals for this project are to equip our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of welding, fostering their professional development.

Secondly, we strive to create an environment that promotes innovation, creativity, and a strong work ethic. By providing access to state-of-the-art welding equipment, we hope to inspire our students to push the boundaries of their capabilities and think critically about problem-solving in real-world scenarios. Our commitment is to produce skilled and competent welders who contribute meaningfully to the industry.

What makes our students special is their diverse backgrounds, talents, and aspirations. Each student brings a unique perspective and skill set to the welding program, creating a dynamic learning community. Our students are dedicated, hardworking, and eager to learn. Despite facing various challenges, they demonstrate resilience and determination in pursuing their education and future careers. By investing in their learning experience through quality welding equipment, we are confident that we can further unlock their potential and set them on a path to success in the welding industry.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

136 students impacted 6 donors
Ms. Nials Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

136 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TK96294869T Welding Helmet Auto-Darkening 2 Arc Sensors Graphics Black/Red/White W9-13 Analog • Grainger $101.63 4 $406.52
TK96294866T Welding Gloves Wing Thumb Gauntlet Cuff Premium Black/Red Leather Lincoln Electric K3109 • Grainger $71.58 3 $214.74
TK96294868T Welding Jacket Mens Cotton 9 oz Black Snaps 2 Total Pockets L 30 in Lg Black • Grainger $26.19 3 $78.57
TK96294865T Welding Gloves Wing Thumb Gauntlet Cuff Premium Black/Red Leather Lincoln Electric K3109 • Grainger $69.04 1 $69.04
TK96294867T Welding Jacket Mens Cotton 9 oz Black Snaps 2 Total Pockets M 30 in Lg Black • Grainger $26.19 1 $26.19

Materials cost

$795.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$836.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.70

Total project goal

$984.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $984.69

3 Donors

-$454.72

Donations toward project cost

-$446.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.47

match offer

-$459.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$390.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$70.28

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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