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Mrs. Bolanos from Harbor City, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Expressions: Painting a Brighter Future

Help me give my students by donating multiple colors of acrylic paint to inspire creativity and enhance their art projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bolanos's classroom raised $336

This project is fully funded

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

**About Your Project:**

My students are incredibly creative and full of potential, but they need the right tools to fully express their ideas.

With the donation of multiple colors of acrylic paint, I want to provide them with the opportunity to explore new artistic techniques, learn color theory, and create vibrant, meaningful artwork. These paints will allow students to experiment, blend colors, and develop their skills in ways that help them grow both artistically and personally.

The variety of acrylic paints will give students the freedom to experiment with different textures, styles, and compositions, building their confidence and allowing them to tell their own stories through art. My goal is to nurture their creativity, improve their technical skills, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the arts that will extend beyond the classroom.

What makes my students special is their resilience and ability to see the world in fresh, unique ways. Despite facing challenges, they approach their work with passion and a desire to learn. This project will give them the tools they need to push their artistic boundaries, express themselves freely, and gain a sense of pride in their work. With your support, we can empower these young artists to reach their full creative potential.

Mrs. Bolanos Nathaniel Narbonne High School Grades 9-12

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.

Harbor City, 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

120 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Titanium White, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 2 $22.42
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Mars Black, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 2 $22.42
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Metallic Silver, Quart • Blick Art Materials $13.12 1 $13.12
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Metallic Gold, Quart • Blick Art Materials $13.12 1 $13.12
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Fluorescent Pink, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.96 1 $11.96
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Fluorescent Magenta, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.96 1 $11.96
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Fluorescent Violet, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.96 1 $11.96
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Chrome Orange, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Primary Blue, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Primary Yellow, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Fire Red, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Turquoise, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Deep Yellow, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Primary Magenta, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Cobalt Blue, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Phthalo Green, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Burnt Sienna, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21
Blickrylic Student Acrylics - Green Oxide, Quart • Blick Art Materials $11.21 1 $11.21

Materials cost

$230.27

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$284.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.26

Total project goal

$335.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$335.05

4 Donors

-$210.61

Donations toward project cost

-$186.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.09

match offer

-$115.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$98.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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$0.00

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