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Ms. Kate from Dorchester, MA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Library Reflecting Our Community

Help me give my students a library that reflects our community and makes reading meaningful.

  • $810 goal

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My Project

The purpose of a library is to reflect and enhance the community of patrons. We are lucky at The Holmes to have a library space. As our school becomes more inclusive, we need books and materials that are mirrors and windows for our whole community.

When our scholars see things that look like them, they feel proud and engaged, two crucial elements in learning.

These books and dolls are beautiful mirrors for our youngest patrons.

These are uncertain times for all of us. Please help our school library remain a safe space for learning. My students deserve to feel safe, seen and respected at school.

Ms. Kate Oliver Holmes 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Dorchester, MA 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

280 students impacted 14donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
8 Plush Dolls: ZURI & DRE (representative toys, social emotional learning, pretend play, calming corner) - featured resources for Black History Month • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $186.00 1 $186.00
Yoley Bulk Headphones with Microphone 10 Pack for Classroom Kids,Wholesale Heavy Duty Wire Headsets with Mic Class Set for School Students Teen Children (10 Black) • Amazon Business $59.95 1 $59.95
Miaowater 2 Pack Poster Frame,22x34 22x28 22x14 Magnetic Light Wood Wooden Frames Hanger for Photo Picture Art Canvas Print Artwork Wall Hanging Teak Wood 22'' • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
4 Book Set from Lil' Libros: The Life of Afro-Latinx (Spanish Bilingual Biographies: Basquiat, Pele, Pura, Celia) ESOL, ELL • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $52.00 1 $52.00
STARUIA Small Round Rug 4 Ft Washable Round Rug for Kids Room, Colorful Sun Circle Rug for Playroom, Non-Slip Circular Office Carpet Soft Rainbow Rug for Bedroom Reading Corner Dorm • Amazon Business $34.82 1 $34.82
6 Tray Sorter Sifter box used for Lego, Storage Sorter Brick Box for Lego Blocks, Gift for Lego Lover, Gift for Teens and Adults, 5 Different Size Sorter Perfect for Lego Blocks • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
6 Pack Bendable Wooden Animal Figurines Toys, Smooth Natural Wood Zoo Jungle Safari Animals Figures Toys, Preschool Learning & Education Toys for Toddlers Kids • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Harper Collins Red: A Crayon's Story - Hardcover • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.99 1 $17.99
Energizer Alkaline Power D Batteries 12 Count (Pack of 1), Long-Lasting Alkaline Size D Batteries • Amazon Business $17.58 1 $17.58
TouchThinkLearn: 123: (Childrens Books Ages 1-3, Interactive Books for Toddlers, Board Books for Toddlers) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
TouchThinkLearn: ABC • Amazon Business $16.52 1 $16.52
An ABC of Equality (hardcover) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $15.00 1 $15.00
Fairy Lights Plug in with Remote and Timer, 200 LED Waterproof String Lights Indoor Outdoor Twinkle Lights Plug in, Upgraded 8 Modes Twinkle String Lights for Room Wedding Xmas Party (Multi-Colored) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
ANJAYLIA 2 Pack 33ft 100 LED Fairy Lights Battery Operated, Waterproof Twinkle String Lights, Copper Wire Dimmable Firefly Lights with Remote Control Timer, Warm White • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Manimo Half Moon Ball (MNO0907) • Quill.com $12.57 1 $12.57
Ten Little Fish: A Magical Counting Storybook (2) (Magical Counting Storybooks) • Amazon Business $12.41 1 $12.41
Pink Is for Boys (board book) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 1 $11.00
Five Dancing Dinosaurs - Silicone Touch and Feel Board Book - Counting • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Counting Collection: Counting Cars • Amazon Business $7.47 1 $7.47
Hair Love ABCs • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
Mouse Count Board Book • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69
Stack the Cats: A Board Book • Amazon Business $6.67 1 $6.67
Maze Book: Follow the Bunny (Finger Mazes) • Amazon Business $6.60 1 $6.60
Maze Book: Follow My Heart (Follow Me Maze Books) • Amazon Business $6.04 1 $6.04
Now I Eat My ABC's - Board Book • AKJ Education $5.83 1 $5.83

Materials cost

$648.45

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$688.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.44

Total project goal

$809.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $809.62

13 Donors

-$422.30

Donations toward project cost

-$358.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.34

match offer

-$387.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$329.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.10

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