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

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Equipping ELA Students: Empowering Success Together

Help me give my students the essential tools for success in ELA class this year.

  • $213 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

I aim to provide my ELA students with vital tools – folders, baby wipes, pencils, and lined paper – for an enriched learning journey. These materials will create a more organized, comfortable, and focused classroom, directly impacting their learning experience.

My goal is to cultivate an environment where each student can flourish.

Organizational resources will enhance their engagement while writing tools will encourage expressive skills. Every contribution will contribute to their development as confident learners.

My students are remarkable individuals with diverse strengths. This project celebrates their uniqueness and supports their progress. Join me in empowering these bright minds to reach new heights!"

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

90 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Poly Composition Notebook, 9.75" x 7.5", Wide Ruled, 80 Sheets, Assorted Colors, 24/Carton (41634CT) • Quill.com $38.99 1 $38.99
Staples Hanging File Folder 5-Tab Letter Size Standard Green 50/Box (TR266262) • Staples $12.34 3 $37.02
Pampers Unscented Complete Clean Baby Wipes, 720ct Wipes, 9 Pouches/Carton (75461) • Quill.com $30.99 1 $30.99
8 Packs of Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack / 96 total) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00
Oxford 2-Pocket Presentation Folders Assorted Colors 25/Box (OXF 57513) • Staples $12.58 1 $12.58

Materials cost

$143.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.89

Total project goal

$212.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $212.62

2 Donors

-$106.30

Donations toward project cost

-$90.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.94

match offer

-$106.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.95

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 $0.00

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