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Ms. Dubois from Irvington, NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Built the Garden Area

Help me give my students a full garden for the upcoming spring season.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dubois's classroom raised $498

This project is fully funded

My Project

Investing in weed barriers and gravel for the school garden is a meaningful way to create a sustainable and productive learning environment for students. A weed barrier will minimize the growth of invasive plants, reducing the need for chemical treatments and labor-intensive weeding, allowing students and teachers to focus on cultivating fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Adding gravel will improve drainage, prevent soil erosion, and create safe, clean pathways for students to explore and engage with the garden. Your donation will not only enhance the garden's longevity and usability but also support hands-on learning, environmental stewardship, and healthy living for students, making a lasting impact on their education and community.

Ms. Dubois Chancellor Ave Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Irvington, NJ 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

28 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXTRAEASY 6ft x 330ft Landscape Fabric Weed Barrier Heavy Duty,3.2OZ Weed Blocker Fabric,Ground Cover Landscaping Fabric, Weed Tarp for Garden,Weed Fabric Woven • Amazon Business $125.00 2 $250.00
ZOOFOX 10lb Natural Rocks Stones, Small Washed Gravel for Terrariums, Succulents, Landscaping, Fairy Gardens, Aquariums and Walkway • Amazon Business $17.09 8 $136.72

Materials cost

$386.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.56

Total project goal

$497.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$497.08

5 Donors

-$247.96

Donations toward project cost

-$211.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.19

Matching donations from our partners

-$247.94

Match offers toward project cost

-$210.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.18

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$0.00

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