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Mrs. O'Hare Barrows from Carteret, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Forming Futures: Empowering Young Designers Through Dress Forms

Help me give my students dress forms so they can use a hands-on, three-dimensional canvas to explore their ideas.

  • 4 donors
  • $388 still needed

expires May 18

  • 4 donors
  • $388 still needed
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I deeply care about my students and their potential to succeed, and I am committed to providing them with every opportunity to grow and thrive. Many of them come from underprivileged backgrounds, facing challenges that make it harder to access the tools and resources they need to explore their passions. I want to create an environment where they can freely develop their creative abilities and gain the confidence to pursue their dreams.

Access to dress forms would be a game-changer in their journey.

These tools are not just about creating costumes—they are about giving students the freedom to experiment, fail, and try again in a hands-on way. With dress forms, they would have the opportunity to explore different shapes, textures, and fits, helping them visualize and perfect their costume designs. Having this resource would allow them to move beyond just drawing or imagining their ideas, giving them the ability to bring them to life in a tangible form. Dress forms are essential for translating abstract ideas into reality, and for these students, they can be the bridge between potential and achievement.

With the right resources, these students would be able to push the boundaries of their creativity and take their skills to the next level. I truly believe that with the support and tools they need, they can excel—not just in their craft, but in their lives. The ability to access such a powerful tool can make all the difference, giving them a head start in their creative journey and helping them unlock doors to opportunities they may not have had before.

Mrs. O'Hare Barrows will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by May 18.

Mrs. O'Hare Barrows Carteret Junior High School Grades 6-8

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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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Carteret, NJ View local requests

More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Singer Adjustable Dress Form - Small/Medium, Red • Blick Art Materials $168.00 3 $504.00

Materials cost

$504.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$541.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.57

Total project goal

$637.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $637.13

3 Donors

-$175.00

Donations toward project cost

-$148.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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 $387.13

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