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Mrs. Porter from Paterson, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Winter Warmth

Help me give my students sweatshirts to stay warm in the coming months.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Porter's classroom raised $190

This project is fully funded

My Project

As winter approaches, I am embarking on a heartfelt mission to bring warmth and joy to the lives of children in my community. Many of my students come to school without proper winter attire.

My goal for this project is to provide children in need with sweatshirts.

Every child deserves to experience the joy of winter without the worry of staying warm, and your support can make this possible. Every contribution, big or small, will make a difference in a child's life. I believe that together, we can create a winter filled with warmth, laughter, and fun.

With your past generosity in mind, we are hopeful that you will consider joining hands with us once again to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these young ones.

Mrs. Porter Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Paterson, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gildan Adult Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt, Style G18500, Multipack, Navy (1-Pack), Small • Amazon Business $17.31 2 $34.62
Gildan Adult Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt, Style G18500, Multipack, Navy (1-Pack), Medium • Amazon Business $14.24 2 $28.48
Gildan Adult Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt, Style G18500, Multipack, Navy (1-Pack), Large • Amazon Business $14.24 2 $28.48
Gildan Adult Fleece Hoodie Sweatshirt, Style G18500, Multipack, Navy (1-Pack), X-Large • Amazon Business $14.24 2 $28.48
10 Mini Paw Print Iron on Decals, 1x1 Paw Shaped w/Heart Center Vinyl Patches, Bulk Set Animal Paws, Pick Color, Iron-On Most Items (Blue) • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00

Materials cost

$129.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$161.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.41

Total project goal

$189.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $189.41

2 Donors

-$93.24

Donations toward project cost

-$81.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.49

match offer

-$93.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$79.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.99

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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 $0.00

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