Help me give my students custom shirts for class events, fundraisers, and special projects.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wilson's classroom raised $323
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
As an elementary school teacher, I strive to create a warm and supportive environment where my students feel valued and safe. Many of my students come from families facing financial hardships, and some lack access to essential clothing, especially during colder months. With a heat press machine, we can create custom T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies to provide warmth while fostering a strong sense of community and school spirit. It can also be used to reward students for academic progress, attendance, kindness, and other accomplishments. Special class shirts will also build a sense of pride and unity.
This project will allow us to design and print personalized apparel for students who need extra layers during the winter, as well as special shirts to celebrate achievements, promote kindness, and build self-confidence.
Additionally, we can use this tool to organize student-led fundraisers and community service projects to support families facing food insecurity or other challenges. My students can create shirts to donate to shelters, organize fundraisers, or support causes. By engaging in these experiences, my students will not only receive warmth through clothing but also learn the value of giving back, teamwork, and creativity.
My students are creative and resilient. They come from diverse backgrounds, many overcoming challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite these difficulties, they show up every day eager to learn, support one another, and make a difference in their community. They love working on hands-on projects and take pride in creating things that have a real impact.
This heat press project will give them an opportunity to express themselves, help others, and build confidence as they see their ideas come to life. By supporting this project, you are not only providing warmth in a physical sense but also nurturing a culture of care, kindness, and empowerment.
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
HTVRONT Auto Heat Press Machine for T Shirts - 15x15 Smart T Shirt Press Machine with Auto Release - Professional Heat Press for Sublimation, Vinyl, Heat Transfer Projects
• Amazon Business
$212.40
1
$212.40
HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle 37Pack 12" x 10" Vinyl Sheets,Iron On Vinyl for Cricut & Heat Press Machine,More Than 20 Assorted Colors for DIY Fabrics T-Shirts
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Tshirt Ruler Guide Vinyl Alignment, Shirt Measurement Tool Placement Center Desgins DTF Template Left Chest Logo Pocket, Accessories for Cricut Heat Press Sublimation Iron on HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
Materials cost
$240.38
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.61
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$273.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$48.35
Total project goal
$322.34
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$322.34
3 Donors
-$161.00
Donations toward project cost
-$137.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$23.85
match offer
-$160.99
Match offer toward project cost
-$136.84
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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