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Ms. Kellen from New York, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Button Maker for our Art Studio

Help me give my students A button maker for our art studio so they can share their creativity and spread joy in our community.

  • 9 donors
  • $283 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Ms. Kellen has another project! Donate to Graphing Success: Bringing Algebra to Life With Magnetic Coordinate Boards! to help her classroom.

$484 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Help Us Press Creativity: A Button Maker for Our Art Studio & Club!

My Students:

Our high school is home to an incredible group of young people who thrive on self-expression and community engagement. In our after-school Art Club, students explore different mediums to create work that reflects their creativity, identities, cultures, and passions. They love sharing their creativity with the school and the broader community, and they are always looking for new ways to make their voices heard—literally and visually!

My Project:

We are requesting a button maker and supplies to give our students an exciting new way to create and share their artwork. Buttons are small but powerful: they allow students to express their creativity, promote social causes, support school events, and even raise funds for future projects.

With this button maker, our students will:

Design & Wear Their Art – Students will turn their drawings, paintings, and digital designs into wearable art.

Raise Awareness – Art Club members often focus on social justice themes, and buttons will help spread their messages about important issues.

Support School Spirit & Fundraisers – Custom buttons can be used to promote school events, clubs, and fundraisers, helping students take ownership of their school community.

Develop Entrepreneurial Skills – Students can learn how to design, produce, and distribute buttons, gaining hands-on experience in small-scale production and marketing.

Why It Matters:

A button maker is more than just a tool; it's a way to amplify student voices in an accessible and engaging format. Whether they are making art for fun, advocacy, or school spirit, this project will empower our students to see their creativity make an impact beyond the classroom.

Thank you for supporting our young artists and helping us bring this exciting opportunity to our school!

Ms. Kellen A School Without Walls 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.

More about Ms. Kellen

New York, 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

205 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Button Maker, 1/1.25/2.28 inch(25/32/58mm) 3-in-1 Pin Maker with 300pcs Button Parts, Ergonomic Arc Handle Punch Press Kit, Button Maker Machine with Panda Magic Book, for Children DIY Gifts • Amazon Business $82.61 1 $82.61
24 Posca Paint Markers, 3M Fine Coloring Markers with Reversible Tips, Posca Marker Set of Acrylic Paint Pens | Posca Pens for Art Supplies, Fabric Paint, Fabric Markers, Paint Pen, Art Markers • Amazon Business $54.49 1 $54.49
VEVOR 500 Sets 2.25 inch 58mm Pin Back Button Parts for Button Maker Machine, DIY Round Button Badge Parts, Set Includes Metal Top, Plastic/Metal Button, Clear Film, and Blank Paper For Gifts Presents • Amazon Business $46.94 1 $46.94
VEVOR 500 Sets 1 inch 25mm Pin Back Button Parts, DIY Round Button Badge Parts, Set Includes Metal Top, Plastic/Metal Button, Clear Film, and Blank Paper for Gifts Presents, Machine NOT Included • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$207.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$240.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.38

Total project goal

$282.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $282.52

2 Donors

-$279.14

Donations toward project cost

-$240.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.38

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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