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Mr. Balo from Richmond, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Learning: Fueling Curiosity with a Classroom Printer

Help me give my students the gift of accessible printing for possibilities and fun!

  • $174 goal

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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

Help me give my students the tools they deserve! With your support, I aim to provide my exceptional students with a much-needed classroom printer. This printer will revolutionize their learning experience by allowing them to access educational materials, creative projects, and personalized resources instantly. My goal is to enhance their engagement and cultivate their independence as they navigate their educational journey.

These students, with their unique abilities and perspectives, deserve every opportunity to thrive.

Your contribution will help foster their growth, creativity, and curiosity, paving the way for a brighter future.

Mr. Balo River City Middle School Grades 6-8

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 Mr. Balo

Richmond, VA 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - DeskJet 4155e Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer with 3 months of Instant Ink Included with HP+ - White • Best Buy Education $52.31 1 $52.31
Elementree - Sustainable Printer Paper For Everyday Printing and Copying 8.5 x 11 20lb/ 75gsm 500 Sheets Per Ream (00918) - White • Best Buy Education $5.64 5 $28.20
HP 67 Tri-Color Standard Yield Ink Cartridge (3YM55AN#140), print up to 100 pages • Quill.com $17.99 1 $17.99
HP 67 Black Standard Yield Ink Cartridge (3YM56AN#140), print up to 120 pages • Quill.com $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$115.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.98

Total project goal

$173.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.20

1 Donor

-$173.20

Donations toward project cost

-$147.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.98

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 $0.00

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