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Mrs. Simko from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Black History

Help me give my students items to celebrate black history the entire school year.

  • 2 donors
  • $71 still needed thanks to a match offer

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We are looking for items to be able to celebrate and display black history all year. We would love to have the posters up in the hallways for all students to read and learn from, books to read all year, and decorations to keep up all year. The bracelets will get passed out for students to wear throughout the year. Our students love to learn and grow. This is such a great way for students to be involved all year with learning about their black history. We would love to make a hallway to keep up all year for students to reference as well as enjoy.

Mrs. Simko Pittsburgh Carmalt Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kaplan Early Learning Black History Books - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $58.46 1 $58.46
Deekin 120 Pcs Black History Month Rubber Bracelets Juneteenth Freedom Day Silicone Bracelets Juneteenth Party Supplies Elastic Silicone Wristband Black History Month Decorations for Adults Favors • Amazon Business $28.86 1 $28.86
Decorably 15 Black History Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Black History Month Decorations, Social Studies Classroom Decorations, History Classroom Decor, Black History Month Bulletin Board Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
9 Pieces Black History Posters African American Inspirational Wall Art 16x11inch Posters for Middle School and High School Classroom Library Office or History Classroom Decorations or Homeschool • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Black History Month Decorations-Black History Month Hanging Swirls Black History Month Banner African Worthwhile Commemoration Festival Decorations for Black History Party Favor • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The ABC's of BLACK HISTORY: Coloring Book for Kids • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95

Materials cost

$123.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.36

Total project goal

$182.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $182.41

1 Donor

-$20.00

Donations toward project cost

-$19.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.00

Ripple match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.35

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $140.06

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