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Mr. Garcia from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Board Games for an After School Safe Space

Help me give my students access to board games. I want to give them a safe space in the school to socialize and play board games, away from their cell phones.

  • $362 goal

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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

Many of the students in my community stay after school because there are few safe options for them outside of school. I want to create a safe space for them to play board games and interact in a safe environment. I do not want the students to be on their phones, instead, the interactive board games and activities will help them to socialize, build skills and have fun in a healthy manner. My students are kind, sometimes we do stay after school to play soccer, and do homework.

However, I notice that they also need a break from stress.

This is where the board games can help them cope with stress in a healthy way. This project will help me create the safe space for the students who stay after school on a regular basis. I usually stay for 2 hours after school dismissal because I have to wait for my son who is taking a class in the local community college nearby. I notice many students have nothing to do after school and sometimes they are just on their phones. The main purpose of this board games is to help me create a safe space within our school where they can socialize, learn and play games in a healthy manner.

Mr. Garcia James A Garfield Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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Los Angeles, CA 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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Board Game • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.14 12 $25.68
Hasbro Jenga • Kaplan Early Learning Company $24.26 1 $24.26
QUEFE 4900pcs Pony Beads Kit, Friendship Bracelet Making Kit with 84 Colors Kandi Beads, 3780pcs Rainbow Hair Beads 1080pcs Letter Heart for Craft Gifts Bracelets Jewelry Making with Elastic Strings • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Quefe 3960pcs Pony Beads for Friendship Bracelet Making Kit 48 Colors Kandi Beads Set, 2400pcs Plastic Rainbow Bulk and 1560pcs Letter Beads with 20 Meter Elastic Threads for Craft Jewelry Necklace • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Game, Family Board Game for 2-4 Players, Indoor Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up, Pegs Come in 6 Colors • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Hasbro Gaming Scrabble Board Game,Word Game for Kids Ages 8 and Up,Fun Family Game for 2-4 Players,The Classic Crossword Game • Amazon Business $20.94 1 $20.94
Hasbro Sorry! Board Game - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $17.69 1 $17.69
Hasbro Twister Party Classic Board Game for 2 or More Players,Indoor and Outdoor Game for Kids 6 and Up,Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
Mattel 4347154784 Uno Card Game 2 Pack, Red • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Pressman Toys Chinese Checkers (PRE190206) • Staples $12.19 1 $12.19
Chess/checkers/backgammon • Teachers' School Supply $11.89 1 $11.89
Hasbro Gaming Connect 4, Strategy Board Game, Kids Easter Gifts or Basket Stuffers, Ages 6+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79

Materials cost

$247.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.08

Sales tax

 $22.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.15

Total project goal

$361.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $361.02

1 Donor

-$180.50

Donations toward project cost

-$153.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.07

match offer

-$180.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$153.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.08

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