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Ms. Melissa from San Francisco, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Yarn and Coloring Books and Clay

Help me give my students yarn, coloring books and clay for art class.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melissa's classroom raised $470

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

I would love to help in my arts and crafts class so we have more creative ways to do arts and crafts, and I can show them other ways you can do arts and crafts. There are some supplies that I need in order to help them with the projects I have in mind. I work in a San Francisco elementary school. The kids here need a lot of extra love.

My students come from really hard places, so that's why I do these arts and crafts.

Students can show their expressions on how they feel or what they want to be when they grow up. With your help, I need more coloring books, clay, yarn and new acrylic paint markers. The canvas will be used for students to complete portraits of themselves in art class. Please help us out! Thank you so much.

Ms. Melissa Tenderloin Community Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
24 Pack Canvases for Painting with 4"x4", 5"x7", 8"x10", 9"x12", 11"x14", 12"x16", Round Canvas with 12"x12", 8"x8", 3 of Each, Painting Canvas for Oil & Acrylic Paint. • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Arteza Acrylic Paint Markers, Set of 40 Acrylic Paint Pens in Assorted Colors, Art & Craft Supplies for Glass, Pottery, Ceramic, Rock, Canvas Painting • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
KINGART 424-60 PRO Double-Ended Alcohol Ink Art Markers, 60 COLORS, Fine Point & Chisel Tips, Permanent with Superior Blendability, Includes Plastic Case, 60 Pc. • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
JR.WHITE Acrylic Paint Pens Paint Markers for Rock Painting, Canvas, Wood, Glass, Fabric, Metal, Plastic, Arts Crafts Easter Eggs, Pumpkin, Scrapbooking Supplies • Amazon Business $11.98 3 $35.94
Food & Snacks Coloring Book: Bold & Easy Designs for Adults and Kids (Bold & Easy Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $9.61 3 $28.83
Cozy Cuties: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids (Cozy Spaces Coloring) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Ocean Scene: Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, Bold and Easy Designs for Relaxation with Sea Life (Bold & Easy Coloring) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Cat Moments: Meow Life Coloring Book for Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glow in the Dark Rock Painting Kit - Arts & Crafts Kit for Kids, Decorate 15 River Rocks with 15 Paint Colors & More Art Supplies, Kids Craft, Kids Art Kit, Kids Activity Kit • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Red Heart Super Saver Super Yarn Craft Kit for Crochet & Knitting & Amigurumi Projects • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Fashion Vibes: Coloring Book for Adults and Teens, Bold and Easy Designs for Relaxation Featuring Cute Clothing (Bold & Easy Coloring) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Lion Brand Yarn Mandala Yarn, Multicolor Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting, Craft Yarn, 1-Pack, Cupid • Amazon Business $7.12 2 $14.24
Crayola Model Magic Deluxe Variety Pack (14 Packs), Kids Air Dry Clay, Modeling Clay Alternative, Craft Supplies for Teachers, 7oz • Amazon Business $12.74 1 $12.74

Materials cost

$333.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.43

Total project goal

$469.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$469.53

15 Donors

-$451.88

Donations toward project cost

-$399.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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