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Ms. Cumbest from Pascagoula, MS is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Color Our World!

Help me give my students Crayola color sticks and markers to provide them with tangible mediums to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas visually.

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Providing basic supplies like pencils, markers, and erasers ensures that all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to the tools they need to express themselves and learn. The art they can create with these supplies serve as a healthy outlet for emotions, allowing children to process and express feelings that may be difficult to articulate.

Supplies such as these encourage imaginative play and creative exploration.

Children can bring their fantastical ideas to life, fostering innovation and problem-solving skills. Creating artwork can boost children's self-esteem and confidence, as they develop a sense of accomplishment and pride in their work.

I am requesting products from companies like Crayola and Dixon because they are trusted brands known for quality and safety. Safety and longevity are especially important in my elementary classroom.

Ms. Cumbest Cherokee 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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Pascagoula, MS View local requests

Nearly all 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

35 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Color Sticks - Assorted Colors, Classpack of 120 • Blick Art Materials $70.33 2 $140.66
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $57.92 2 $115.84
Crayola© Original 10-Color Fine-Tip Marker Classpack© of 200 • Nasco $66.40 1 $66.40
Dixon Ticonderoga Pencils - Box of 72, Pre-Sharpened • Blick Art Materials $19.26 1 $19.26
Sooez 120 Pack Pencil Top Erasers Cap Pencil Eraser Toppers Eraser Studying Supplies for Teachers Pencil Erasers, 7 Colors • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97

Materials cost

$357.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.67

Total project goal

$491.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

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 $491.16

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