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Mrs. Zhao from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Needs for Refugees

Help me give my students who are refugees basic supplies like composition books, paper, glue sticks and more so they are set for success!

  • $988 goal

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My Project

There is a major resource inequity problem in Philadelphia. I am requesting basic supplies like composition books, paper, glue sticks and more to use during the school day, so they are set for success!

This year I am teaching 6th grade science and social studies in a new school where the many of my students are refugees from Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

This is where you can help - by supporting my DonorsChoose project, you will help my students be set for success and alleviate worries of being unable to obtain necessary school supplies!

Mrs. Zhao C.C.A. Baldi Middle School Grades 6-8

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Philadelphia, PA 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

100 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classic Composition Book - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $28.99 10 $289.90
TRU RED� 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Quill.com $66.99 2 $133.98
Elmer's School WashableRemovable Glue Sticks 0.24 oz. White 30/Pack (E556) • Staples $10.26 5 $51.30
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $4.92 10 $49.20
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $9.99 4 $39.96
Staples Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Fasteners Red 25/Box (50772/27540-CC) • Staples $18.61 2 $37.22
Kleenex Standard Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, 160 Sheets/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (50219) • Quill.com $8.99 4 $35.96
Quill Brand� 2-Pocket Folders, Teal, 25/Box (712561) • Quill.com $16.99 2 $33.98
Evan-moor - Daily Science Gr 6 • Teachers' School Supply $29.99 1 $29.99
Staples Paper 2-Pocket Folders with Fasteners Green 25/Box (50773/27541-CC) • Staples $11.56 2 $23.12
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Assorted Sprinkle Colors 500 Sheets/Ream (91714) • Staples $21.15 1 $21.15
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $19.79 1 $19.79
Gorilla Glue Mini Hot Glue Sticks - Pkg of 30, 4" • Blick Art Materials $4.99 3 $14.97
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Assorted Eco Colors 500 Sheets/Ream (22226) • Staples $13.86 1 $13.86

Materials cost

$794.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$839.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.16

Total project goal

$987.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $987.76

5 Donors

-$794.32

Donations toward project cost

-$754.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.72

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$93.44

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