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Mrs. Ly from Los Angeles, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books and Bears for Christmas

Help me give my students some books for this Christmas to read at home during their winter break.

  • $965 goal

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My Project

For each Christmas break, I would like to give my students at least 2 books to read at home and a toy or stuffed animal as a present.

My students need to have their very own books to read at home.

With your help, we will have the tools and resources to further advance their financial literacy skills. These books will promote literacy and the love of reading. The panda bears will enhance their love of reading as they hug and hold as they read their books. This project will spread awareness of the importance of reading and motivate my young students to read more! Thank you for your support!

Mrs. Ly Castelar Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

More than three‑quarters 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

46 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wacky Wednesday (Beginner Books(R)) • Amazon Business $5.89 46 $270.94
Green Eggs and Ham • Amazon Business $5.89 46 $270.94
Aoriher 6 Pcs Mini Panda Plush Toy 4 Inch Cute Plush Panda Stuffed Animals Hanging Pendant Ornament for Boy Girl Gift Birthday Decorations Party Favors • Amazon Business $12.99 8 $103.92
Whaline 12 Pack Large Christmas Tote Bags with Handles, Reusable Gift Bag Grocery Shopping Totes for Holiday Xmas 12.8" x 9.8" • Amazon Business $16.98 4 $67.92

Materials cost

$713.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $65.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$819.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.66

Total project goal

$964.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $964.40

1 Donor

-$431.44

Donations toward project cost

-$409.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.57

match offer

-$482.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$409.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.33

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$50.76

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 $0.00

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