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Mrs. Helfing from Van Nuys, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Daniel Pearl Magnet Seniors Need Your Help!

Help me give my students an incredible prom. We are an extremely small school with limited resources and need a little help with purchasing the decorations for prom and our senior breakfast. Thank you for your consideration!

  • 4 donors
  • $221 goal

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My Project

Daniel Pearl Magnet High School is a very small public school located in the San Fernando Valley part of Los Angeles. Our graduation class is under 50 people. As a result, we have limited resources to buy decorations for our senior events, such as prom and senior breakfast.

The items that we need are not too expensive, however, they cut into our budget for these events.

Having these items donated will allow the prom committee to spend money on flowers for the table and perhaps a photo booth.

Thank you very much for your consideration!

Mrs. Helfing Daniel Pearl Magnet 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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Van Nuys, 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

60 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mini Stuffed Animal Soft Shark Plush Toys Shark bulk Party Favors Shark Party Tiny Ocean Animal Toys for Baby Kids Stuffs, 4.7 Inch（multicolor） • Amazon Business $15.99 6 $95.94
Saintrygo Prom King and Queen Crowns - 80s Cosplay Party Favors Tiara, Sash, Shiny Satin for Adults, 2024 Grad (4 Pcs, Graceful Style) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Sumind 2025 Graduation Photography Backdrop Graduation Party Decorations Fabric Congratulate Grad Backdrop Graduation Celebration Background Banner for Prom Party 70.9 x 70.9 Inch(Blue) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
48 Pieces Masquerade Mask Cupcake Toppers Toothpicks Glitter Birthday Cake Decorations Mardi Gras Food Dessert Picks for Holiday Party Favors Supplies Baby Shower Cake Decor (Gold, Black) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
KatchOn, Silver, Black and Gold 2025 Confetti - Pack of 500 | Graduation Confetti 2025, Graduation Table Decorations | 2025 Table Confetti for Graduation Decorations Class of 2025 | Grad Decorations • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96

Materials cost

$142.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$187.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.10

Total project goal

$220.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $220.64

3 Donors

-$142.82

Donations toward project cost

-$121.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.42

match offer

-$77.81

Match offer toward project cost

-$66.14

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.67

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