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Mrs. Catherine Sommer from Coolidge, AZ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Successful Mindsets in Financial Literacy, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship

Help me give my students the financial literacy resources to know how to manage their financial life and learn practical skills for long-term success.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our high school's Jobs for Graduates program wants to build a financial literacy library to give students guidance on money management that will equip them with the knowledge and skills to start adult life with a healthier financial mindset.

Preparing students with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions, create budgets, begin thinking about entrepreneurships are essential pathways to independence.

Our classroom's resources are typically reliant on the generosity of people who know our students are worth the investment.

My students are motivated and want to be prepared for major life decisions, such as entering the workforce or continuing their education. The eagerness to learn makes them stand out and will definitely prepare them to face the challenges of adult life.

Mrs. Catherine Sommer Coolidge 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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Coolidge, AZ 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jssmst Locking Metal Cash Box with Coin Lid, 11.8L x 9.5W x 3.5H Inches, Safe Money Box with Key Lock, Pink, SM-CB0515P • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Master Your Focus: A Practical Guide to Stop Chasing the Next Thing and Focus on What Matters Until It's Done (Mastery Series) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ESSENTIAL MONEY SKILLS FOR KIDS AND TEENS: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Literacy, Basics of Mastering Money Management and ABCs of Personal Finance from an Early Age • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Mr. Baker's Class: Financial Literacy, STEM Careers, and Entrepreneurship: A Financial Literacy Workbook For Teens • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Master Your Emotions: A Practical Guide to Overcome Negativity and Better Manage Your Feelings (Mastery Series) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
12 Inch Pack of 20 Money Dollar Signs Currency Symbol Latex Balloons Decorations for Birthdays Baby Showers Casino Weddings Bachelorette Retirement Anniversary Graduations Party • Amazon Business $8.98 2 $17.96
Millionaire Teacher: The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School • Amazon Business $17.79 1 $17.79
The Essential Money Skills Handbook for Teens: The Comprehensive Financial Literacy Guide to Budgeting, Investing, and Mastering Personal Finance for ... Skills Workbooks and Handbooks for Teens) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
The Big Book of Adulting Life Skills for Teens: A Complete Guide to All the Crucial Life Skills They Don’t Teach You in School for Teenagers (Life Skill Handbooks) • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS - Financial Education and Entrepreneurship for Kids: Financial Literacy for Kids Entrepreneurs • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
The Seed Tree: Money Management and Wealth Building Lessons for Teens • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
PERSONAL FINANCE FOR TEENS: MASTER BUDGETING, SAVING, AND INVESTING THROUGH HANDS-ON, ENGAGING, AND TEENFRIENDLY ACTIVITIES TO EMPOWER FINANCIAL LITERACY AND DECISION-MAKING • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Turn Words Into Wealth: Blueprint for Your Business, Brand, and Book to Create Multiple Streams of Income & Impact (Turn Your Words Into Wealth) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School?: 99 Personal Money Management Principles to Live By • Amazon Business $14.31 1 $14.31
Money Skills for Teens: These Are The Things About Money Management and Personal Finance You Must Know But They Didn’t Teach You in School (Life Skill Handbooks) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Adulting Life Skills for Teens: How to Money, Budget, Bank, Pay Bills, and Everything You Need to Know About Finances (Life Skills Toolbox for Teens ( Personal development and Wellness)) • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Get WalletWise: Recover from Money Missteps & Create Positive Money Habits For Everyday People • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
ChatGPT Prompt Engineering: Make Money & Be More Efficient With Artificial Intelligence (+100 AI prompts) (Artificial Intelligence & Prompt Engineering Series) • Amazon Business $12.87 1 $12.87
Financial Literacy for College Students and Teens: Master these 9 Money Management Skills for Financial Independence • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Investing for Young Adults: How to Earn, Save, Invest, Grow Your Money and Retire Early! • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89
Personal Finance for Teens and College Students: The Complete Guide to Financial Literacy for Teens and Young Adults • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
Smart Spending: The Teens' Guide to Cash, Credit, and Life's Costs (Financial Literacy for Teens) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Why Didn't They Teach Me This in School? Workbook: 99 Personal Money Management Principles to Live By • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Save It! (A Moneybunny Book) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Brain Games - Forensic Puzzles: Follow the Money to Solve the Crime • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Spend It! (A Moneybunny Book) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Give It! (A Moneybunny Book) • Amazon Business $8.09 1 $8.09
Investing for Kids: How to Save, Invest, and Grow Money • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
Mr. Pen- Money Envelopes for Cash, 100 Pack, 6.5" x 3.5", Red Cash Envelopes, 100 Envelopes Money Saving Challenge, Money Saving Envelopes, Small Envelopes for Money Envelopes for Cash Budgeting • Amazon Business $7.84 1 $7.84
Investing for Kids Activity Book: 65 Activities about Saving, Investing, and Growing Your Money • Amazon Business $7.39 1 $7.39
Earn It! (A Moneybunny Book) • Amazon Business $7.20 1 $7.20
Mr. Pen- Money Envelopes for Cash, 100 Pack, 6.5" x 3.5", Blue Cash Envelopes, 100 Envelopes Money Saving Challenge, Money Saving Envelopes, Small Envelopes for Money Envelopes for Cash Budgeting • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$441.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$509.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.91

Total project goal

$599.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $599.42

1 Donor

-$299.70

Donations toward project cost

-$254.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.95

match offer

-$299.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$254.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.96

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