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Ms. Monica Shepherd from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bookbags for Students

Help me give my students bookbags to have the proper resources for their belongings.

  • $487 goal

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My Project

I am a Bridging the Gap School Social Worker. This year some of my students are international and come from various countries and do not have the proper resources such as bookbags to start the school year. As a school support system, I want to be able to provide bookbags for my students and help parents not have to worry. Additionally, it is important for students to have adequate materials they need in order to be successful and ready to learn. Studies show when students have the proper resources it promotes academic achievement.

Ms. Monica Shepherd Brighter Choice Community 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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than half of 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

50 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Solo New York Packable Backpack, Camo, Black (GRV705-4) • Quill.com $17.99 21 $377.79

Materials cost

$377.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$413.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.96

Total project goal

$486.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $486.42

1 Donor

-$486.42

Donations toward project cost

-$413.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.96

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 $0.00

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