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Mr. Matt from New York, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fresh Off the Press!

Help me give my students paper to showcase artwork, drawings, or written assignments!

  • $474 goal

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My Project

I am reaching out to ask for your assistance in securing essential materials that significantly enhance the educational journey of my students. Specifically, our class is currently facing a critical shortage of supplies, with paper being at the forefront.

Paper holds a pivotal role within a 3rd grade classroom, serving as an invaluable medium for our students to express their creativity, imagination, and knowledge.

By choosing to contribute paper, you will empower my students with the necessary resources to channel their creativity and proudly exhibit their growth.

Your invaluable support will have a tangible impact on the lives of our students. With your partnership, we can ensure that they are equipped with the necessary tools to thrive and unlock their full potential.

Mr. Matt PS 42 Benjamin Altman Grades 3-5

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New York, NY 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

24 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $45.89 8 $367.12

Materials cost

$367.12

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$402.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.05

Total project goal

$473.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$473.68

7 Donors

-$300.00

Donations toward project cost

-$268.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$157.80

Match offers toward project cost

-$134.13

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.88

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$0.00

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