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Ms. M from New York, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Financial Literacy is a Social Emotional Skill Set

Help me give my students an opportunity to learn money management skills by funding their startup PBI$ store, where they can practice the art of trade and commerce with craft based and food items.

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My Students

Please help my young adult students gain important financial literacy and workforce development skills. At UA Performing Arts (UASPA) my students are passionately dedicated to the performing arts. We have 3 art specialities that our students can major in: theatre, vocal and dance. Our Harlem based school sits in the shadow of the Apollo theater - is a constant reminder of their post high school aspirations and career goals.

UASPA is a Title 1 school located in Central Harlem, NY.

Our students are resilient and above all else demonstrate a willingness to overcome obstacles such as housing and food insecurities, family disruption and learning differences. Even with all of these challenges, my students are willing to put their best foot forward on stage and in the classroom. It might not always be easy for them, but they know that the show must go on!

My Project

Practical money management habits are not learned over night.

A school store offers multiple opportunities to engage as a customer, entrepreneur and fiscal agent.

Our school store start up will offer snacks and crafts based items as a foundation to practice fiscal literacy.

At UASPA our PBI$ points system is set up to encourage both pro-school behaviors and a fun way to introduce interest based banking and commerce exchange. The PBI$ Store will run on a Positive Behavior Incentive System which is an excellent medium to developing core life skills while gaining understanding about business and long term financial planning.

Ms. M Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

387 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ultimate Healthy Fitness Box - Protein & Healthy Granola Bars Sampler Snack Box (56 Count) - Care Package - Gift Pack - Variety of Fitness, Energy Bars and Protein Bars • Amazon Business $37.99 4 $151.96
Phone Wallet, Senose Phone Card Holder Stick On Silicone Credit Card Holder for Back of Phone, Business Card & Id Compatible with iPhone Android Any Smartphone • Amazon Business $10.99 5 $54.95
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 4 $51.52
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Variety Pack Snack Stacks, Lunch Box Snacks, 0.67 oz Cup (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Smarties Original: 6 Ounce - PACK OF 3 (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $8.22 5 $41.10
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 2 $25.76
100pcs Random Different Shoe Charms for Clog shoes Party Gifts • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
45 PCS Shoe Charms Black Girl Magic Lives Matter Fits PVC Croc Clog Charms Sandals Decoration for Bracelets Wristbands and Shoes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
UPINS 30Pcs Silver Expandable Blank Bracelets Adjustable Wire Bangles with 100Pcs Tibetan Silver Charms, 200Pcs Open Jump Rings for Jewelry Making (Silver) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
YUEAON 300pcs bulk lots charms for jewelry making supplies kit craft accessories bracelet necklace pendant earring keychain tibetan silver wholesale • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
ENUJIUHC Shoes Charms 15pcs PVC Shoe Jewelry Decoration,Clog Accessories Pins for Boys Kids Men Teens Adults Party Favors Birthday Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
80 Pieces Word Charms Pendants Engraved Motivational Charms Pendants Jewelry Making Accessories for DIY Necklaces, Bracelets, Bangles, Key Chains (Silver) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Mentos Chewy Mint Candy Roll, Mint, Non Melting, Party, 14 Pieces (Bulk Pack of 15) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $8.00 1 $8.00
Dandan DIY 30pcs Mini Multi-Colors Colorful Alloy Crown Pendant for Necklace Bracelet Jewelry Making Clothes Sewing Bag Decoration Charm Diy Scrapbooking Supply(Crown) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Wholesale Bulk Lots Jewelry Making Silver Charms Mixed Smooth Tibetan Silver Metal Charms Pendants DIY for Necklace Bracelet Jewelry Making and Crafting, JIALEEY 100 PCS • Amazon Business $6.42 1 $6.42

Materials cost

$465.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$502.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.67

Total project goal

$591.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $591.13

4 Donors

-$291.16

Donations toward project cost

-$254.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.17

match offer

-$291.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$247.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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