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Ms. Russo from Hialeah, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Expressions: Enhancing Mental Health Through Art and Technology

Help me give my students a Cricut and Tablet to support their mental health and emotional well-being. Students will have innovative ways to express their feelings, improve their mental health, and foster a greater sense of community.

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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 Best Buddies club at our school profoundly impacts students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by fostering meaningful connections and providing essential social opportunities. With your support for this project, students in the club would gain invaluable tools to enhance their creativity and mental well-being.

The project would fund a Cricut machine and tablets, empowering students to engage in creative projects that are both therapeutic and expressive.

The Cricut machine will enable them to design and produce personalized crafts, such as custom cards and decorations, which can serve as a powerful outlet for self-expression and emotional release. Meanwhile, the tablets will provide access to digital art tools and educational apps, offering students innovative ways to explore and communicate their feelings through art.

Incorporating these creative tools into our Best Buddies club would offer numerous benefits. Firstly, it would provide students with a constructive way to manage stress and anxiety, improving their overall mental health. Engaging in creative activities has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and increase feelings of accomplishment and self-worth, which are crucial for emotional development.

Additionally, the collaborative nature of these projects will strengthen peer relationships, promoting inclusivity and team-building within the program. Working together on creative endeavors will help students build deeper connections and foster a supportive community.

Ultimately, this grant would transform the Best Buddies experience by integrating art and technology, offering students new avenues for expression and connection. It would enrich their lives, enhance their mental well-being, and create lasting positive impacts on their school experience.

Ms. Russo Hialeah Senior High School Grades 9-12

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

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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Hialeah, FL 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Maker 3 Machine Smart Vinyl and Tool Set Bundle - Beginner Matless Cutting Machine, DIY Custom Craft Projects and Home Decor, Easy to Use Permanent Vinyl Bundle, 10X Cutting Force and 2x Faster • Amazon Business $494.99 1 $494.99
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 10.4 Tablet 64GB Android Oxford Gray (SM-P613NZAAXAR) • Staples $278.99 1 $278.99

Materials cost

$773.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$815.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.93

Total project goal

$959.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $959.52

1 Donor

-$959.52

Donations toward project cost

-$815.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$143.93

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 $0.00

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