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Ms. Haney's Heroes from Bakersfield, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Compassion Through Creativity!

Help me give my students basics to get the school year off to a great start!

  • $309 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. Haney's Heroes has another project! Donate to Growing Speech Goals! to help her classroom.

$167 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Haney's Heroes

Ms. Haney's Heroes has another project! Donate to Growing Speech Goals! to help her classroom.

$167 - complete this project and be a hero

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

The students I work with are full of joy and are kind! Although some of my students have limited resources and have behavioral, medical, and academic needs, they crave learning and structure. Many are balancing English as a second language, so meaningful materials that appeal to all learning styles are key. Some of the students live in group homes or foster homes and it can be a challenge to find motivating activities that will engage them. In addition, my students enjoy hands-on learning materials that they can manipulate to gain sensory input.

They show compassion for one another through the kind words they use and the motivation they give to their peers and adults.

This project will continue to foster the ideas of The Compassion Project by requesting blank materials and stones that can be personalized with uplifting and thoughtful encouragement for their school family throughout the year. We will begin by reading the story "Scribble Stones" and apply the theme of the story and message of showing others compassion and kindness through creative expression by decorating and leaving rocks for those who need some encouragement.

These supplies will help my students connect with one another through discussions on why someone would need to be shown compassion and kindness by expanding their theory of mind and empathy. We would also love to start the year off, by placing encouraging quote stickers in the school staff mailboxes. These items will allow us to make custom and tangible gifts to show appreciation and kindness to others. This project will allow our students to see the world through the eyes of another person through creative expression, alleviate suffering by providing messages of encouragement, and show an understanding of compassion by recognizing a need in others and providing care through kindness.

Ms. Haney's Heroes Prosperity 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.

More about Ms. Haney's Heroes

Bakersfield, CA 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

80 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ARTEZA Watercolor Paper, Pack of 2, 32 Sheets Each, 9x12 Inch Watercolor Sketchbook, 140lb/300gsm, Cold Press, Acid Free Art Paper • Amazon Business $22.80 1 $22.80
conda Canvas Board 11 x 14 inch, 12 Pack, Primed, 100% Cotton, Artist Quality Acid Free Canvas Panels for Painting Acrylics Watercolor & Oil • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
FIXSMITH Stretched White Blank Canvas - 10 x10 Inch, Bulk Pack of 8, Primed, 100% Cotton, 5/8 Inch Profile of Super Value Pack for Acrylics,Oils & Other Painting Media. • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Scribble Stones • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
lifetop 120PCS Painting Rocks, DIY Rocks Flat & Smooth Kindness Rocks for Arts, Crafts, Decoration, Medium/Small/Tiny Rocks for Painting,Hand Picked for Painting Rocks… • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
ARTEZA Natural Wood Slices, 2.4-2.8 Inch Diameter, Set of 45, Brown Round Pine Wood Discs with Bark for Crafts, Christmas Ornaments, Centerpieces • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
HTVRONT Cutting Mat for Cricut, 6 Pack Cutting Mat 12x12(StandardGrip, LightGrip, StrongGrip, FabricGrip) for Cricut Explore Air 2/Air/One, Variety Adhesive Sticky Cutting Mats Accessories for Cricut • Amazon Business $12.76 1 $12.76
WACOI Divided Snack Serving Tray with Lid and Handle travel Snackle Box Charcuterie Container Portable Storage Organizer for Candy, Fruits, Nuts, Snacks(8 Compartments) • Amazon Business $12.64 1 $12.64
Zingarts Canvases for Painting 8x10Inch 10-Pack,100% Cotton Primed Painting Canvas Panels, Stretched Canvas Boards is for Professionals,Students & Kids, for Acrylic Paint, Oil, Watercolor, Gouache • Amazon Business $9.81 1 $9.81
JXQGQ 20 PCS Motel Keychain Blank Hotel Keychains DIY Vintage Keychains Blanks for Vinyl Plastic Heat Transfer Keychain (4 Colors Mix) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Legigo 10 Pack Blank DIY Craft Case Blank Makeup Bags- Beige Canvas Pencil Pouch Bulk Cosmetic Bag Multi-Purpose Travel Toiletry Zipper Bags (8.3 × 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $9.43 1 $9.43
Legigo 10 Pack Blank DIY Craft Bag Canvas Pencil Case Blank Makeup Bags- Beige & Black Canvas Pencil Pouch Bulk Canvas Cosmetic Bag Multi-Purpose Travel Toiletry Bag Canvas Zipper Bags (8.3 × 5 Inch) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
Pin Vise Hand Drill for Jewelry Making - Craft911 Manual Craft Drill Sharp HSS Micro Mini Twist Drill Bits Set, Small Rotary Tools for Wood, Plastic, Miniature - Blue • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Cute Business Stickers, Sending Sunshine Your Way Thank You Stickers, Online Retailers Mail Envelopes Packaging Stickers Labels Shipping Stickers for Small Business,500 PCS… • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
HTVRONT Can Coolers Sleeves 25 Pack - Sublimation Can Coolers Blanks Black For 12 OZ/16OZ Cans Soft Drinks, 12 OZ Bottles Beer - Suitable for HTV Projects, Embroidery, Gift, Party, Wedding • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
120 pcs Acrylic Keychain Blank with Key Rings: Tassels Key Chain for Craft,Bulk Keychain Rings,Key Chain Kit For Girls, Silver • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Tshirt Ruler Guide for Vinyl Alignment, T Shirt Rulers to Center Designs Pocket Logo, Tee Measurement Template, Craft Sewing Supplies Accessories Tools for Cricut Heat Press HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Art+soul Jelly Cup Gouache Paint, 18 Vibrant Colors x 30ml/Cup with Portable Case and Palette (Blue) • Amazon Business $6.72 1 $6.72

Materials cost

$209.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.20

Total project goal

$308.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$308.02

2 Donors

-$146.51

Donations toward project cost

-$137.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.23

match offer

-$146.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$124.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.98

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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