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Ms. Gray from Houston, TX is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Art

Help me give my students the tools needed for success and STEAM projects.

  • $279 goal

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My Project

I have an amazing class of 22 excited, eager-to-learn students. My school is located in a low economic area and due to Covid many of them have fallen behind and have spent most of their time in the house. So the excitement in our room is off the charts.

To many of my students' school is their way of exploring the world around them.

These students come to school every day ready to learn new things. These supplies will help us in every subject, to help explain the world around us.

Ms. Gray Ruby Thompson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Ms. Gray

Houston, TX 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

HBCU Alum 22 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Oil Pastels Classpack (Box of 336) • Amazon Business $68.90 1 $68.90
Scissors Bulk Set of 25-Pack, Niutop 8" Multipurpose Sharp Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Teacher Supplies Kit, Soft Comfort-Grip Right/Left Handles, Great For Back to School Gift • Amazon Business $25.49 2 $50.98
Crayola Crayon Classpack, School Supplies, 16 Colors (50 Each), 800 Ct, Standard , Red • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Assorted Colors, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $34.08 1 $34.08

Materials cost

$203.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$237.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.82

Total project goal

$278.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$278.82

1 Donor

-$139.00

Donations toward project cost

-$118.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.85

match offer

-$139.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$118.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.97

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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