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Ms. Aracena from New York, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Bare Walls to Bright Futures

Help me give my students to unlock their full potential in the classroom.

  • $1,914 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’m working on a project that aims to support students with special needs from low-income backgrounds—students who, despite their incredible potential, often don’t have access to the resources they need to succeed. These students are more than just learners; they’re resilient, bright individuals who deserve the opportunity to show the world what they’re capable of.

I’ve seen firsthand how a little extra support, the right tools, and a caring hand can make all the difference in a child’s life.

With your help, we can give these students the chance to overcome the challenges they face and truly thrive, not only in school but in life. Your involvement could mean the world to them—it’s not just about funding a program; it’s about giving hope and opening doors that have long been closed.

Ms. Aracena PS 811M Mickey Mantle School Grades PreK-2

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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New York, NY 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

8 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classic Birch All-Purpose Classroom Storage Tray Center and Storage Cabinet - Classroom Furniture • Lakeshore Learning Materials $779.00 1 $779.00
SINCHI 3-10 mil, Heavy Duty, 48-Second Warm-up Commercial Laminating Machine, Never Jam High Speed 13-inch Thermal Laminator Machine for Business/Office/School • Amazon Business $169.95 1 $169.95
hand2mind Advancing Phonics Word Work Small Group Set (96156) • Quill.com $82.49 2 $164.98
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.67 3 $86.01
hand2mind Magnetic Activity Tray Dry-Erase Whiteboards, 9.5" x 13", 6/Set (96157) • Quill.com $33.74 2 $67.48
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 2 $55.98
hand2mind Phonics Skill-Building Demonstration Pocket Chart, Tabletop (96158) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
204 Pack Glitter Gel Pens Set, ZSCM 100 Colors Pens Include 100 Glitter Pens, 4 Metallic Sparkle Pen With 100 Refills, Canvas Bag For Adults Coloring Books Drawing Journaling Scrapbook • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Retro Slinky Dog, The Original Walking Spring Toy, Vintage Spring Toys, Stretches to 14 Inches Long, Kids Toys for Ages 18 Month by Just Play • Amazon Business $24.20 1 $24.20
hand2mind Place Value Answer Board, Dry Erase Board Sets, Dry Erase Paddles, Math Classroom Supplies, Base 10 Math Manipulatives for Elementary School, 1st Grade Math Materials (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles Set, Assorted Colors (96242) • Quill.com $19.49 1 $19.49
Pentel Color Pen Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 36 • Blick Art Materials $16.59 1 $16.59
Faber-Castell Grip Trio Sharpener - 3-Hole, Red • Blick Art Materials $6.24 2 $12.48
hand2mind Blue Plastic Base Ten Blocks Rods Set, Place Value Blocks, Counting Cubes for Kids Math, Base Ten Blocks Classroom Set, Math Blocks Kindergarten, Base 10 Math Manipulatives (Set of 50) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy, 3-Pack Metal Slinky, Fidget Toys, Party Favors and Gifts, Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up, Amazon Exclusive by Just Play • Amazon Business $10.77 1 $10.77
hand2mind Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles Set, Assorted Colors (96241) • Quill.com $10.49 1 $10.49
Expandable Breathing Ball - Stress Relief Toy Expandable Ball Sphere Wind-Up Toys for Anxiety Relief Expandable Sphere Ball Toy - Expanding Ball Toy Sphere Wind-Up Toys Adults Anxiety Sensory Balls • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59

Materials cost

$1,524.92

Vendor shipping charges

 $48.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,626.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$287.06

Total project goal

$1,913.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,913.75

1 Donor

-$1,913.75

Donations toward project cost

-$1,626.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$287.06

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