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Mrs. Weisser from Richmond, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fiber Arts for Student Growth

Help me give my students the tools necessary to develop real-world skills and to practice self-care. Students will learn to make personal and sellable fiber arts to support their well-being and professional goals.

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My Students

Our 1200+ urban school demographics are 93% minority, 99% economically disadvantaged, 24% Hispanic, and 69% African American. I sponsor a crochet club for students after school to learn about fiber arts, business modeling, and as a tool to help with the anxiety and stress students currently face during the COVID pandemic.

Before the pandemic, we began the crochet club when students wanted to crochet during book club.

It started small but as students saw us crocheting after school interest grew. Due to the pandemic, we were unable to continue the club and now that we are back face to face students have been asking me to start again.

My Project

The Fiber Arts club will use the yarn, crochet hooks, and other items to create fiber art, clothing, household items such as washcloths, afghans, and other crocheted materials.

Kids who crochet also get to practice other skills, such as reading, problem-solving, and simple math skills, as well as sharpen fine motor skills.

Crocheting is an engaging activity that enables kids to make something concrete of which they can be proud.

After-school clubs are used to offer students extra help in academic areas and provide enrichment opportunities in areas of interest.

Mrs. Weisser Huguenot 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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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 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lion Brand London Kaye Crochet Hooks - Set of 3 • Blick Art Materials $10.99 3 $32.97
Classroom Yarn Assortment - 5 lb, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $29.16 1 $29.16
Classroom Yarn Assortment - 5 lb, Earthtone Colors • Blick Art Materials $29.16 1 $29.16
Maped Sensoft 3D Scissors - Right Handed, 5 • Blick Art Materials $2.89 10 $28.90
Clover Amour Crochet Hook - N/P (10mm) • Blick Art Materials $7.86 3 $23.58
Clover Amour Crochet Hook - M/N (9mm) • Blick Art Materials $7.86 3 $23.58
Clover Amour Crochet Hook - L (8mm) • Blick Art Materials $7.65 3 $22.95
Susan Bates Double-Ended Afghan Hook • Blick Art Materials $4.10 5 $20.50
Lion Brand Mandala Craft Cake Yarn - Set of 8, Assorted Colors, 88 yards each • Blick Art Materials $17.45 1 $17.45
Clover Stitch Markers - Soft Stitch Ring Marker, Pkg of 20 • Blick Art Materials $5.58 3 $16.74
Red Heart Amigurumi Yarn - Unicorn • Blick Art Materials $7.79 2 $15.58
Red Heart Amigurumi Yarn - Flamingo • Blick Art Materials $7.79 2 $15.58
Red Heart Amigurumi Yarn - Bumble Bee • Blick Art Materials $7.79 2 $15.58
Red Heart Amigurumi Yarn - Bird • Blick Art Materials $7.79 2 $15.58
Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn - Cream/Mustard • Blick Art Materials $7.84 1 $7.84
Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn - Black/Cream • Blick Art Materials $7.84 1 $7.84
Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn - Black/Cranberry • Blick Art Materials $7.84 1 $7.84
Lion Brand Scarfie Yarn - Navy/Denim • Blick Art Materials $7.84 1 $7.84
Lion Brand Large-Eyed Blunt Needles - Pkg of 6 • Blick Art Materials $3.59 2 $7.18
Caron Simply Soft Yarn - Ocean • Blick Art Materials $4.79 1 $4.79
Caron Simply Soft Yarn - Soft Green • Blick Art Materials $4.79 1 $4.79
Caron Simply Soft Yarn - Soft Blue • Blick Art Materials $4.79 1 $4.79
Caron Simply Soft Yarn - Dark Country Blue • Blick Art Materials $3.88 1 $3.88

Materials cost

$364.10

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.51

Total project goal

$470.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$470.07

2 Donors

-$470.07

Donations toward project cost

-$399.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.51

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$0.00

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