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

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From Surplus to Success: Art Supplies Thanks to Generous Giving

Help me give my students get the materials they are missing in our art classroom. This includes paint, markers, and more.

  • $491 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our previous donors, we surpassed our funding goal, leaving us with a surplus that opened up new possibilities for our art classroom. This unexpected opportunity allows us to extend our creative resources even further, ensuring that every student has the tools they need to fully explore their artistic potential.

With this additional funding, we are able to acquire essential classroom sets of art materials that will enrich our curriculum and inspire our young artists.

We will be adding new supplies such as watercolors, Do-a-Dots, tempera sticks, punch holes, and sets of both thin and broad markers. These materials will allow us to offer a wider variety of projects, catering to different creative styles and helping students to experiment with new techniques.

Your continued support means that we can create a vibrant and fully-equipped art environment where every student can thrive. By providing these additional supplies, you’re not only supporting the creative growth of our students, but, also reinforcing the importance of art in their education.

We are deeply grateful for the generosity that made this second project possible. With your help, we can continue to nurture the next generation of artists, helping them to express themselves, build confidence, and develop skills that will last a lifetime.

Thank you for believing in our vision and for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.

Ms. Boas Overby - Sheppard Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Boas

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

287 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Sticks, 96 Colors, Washable Paint Sticks for Kids, Super Quick Drying, Non-Toxic, Allergen Free, Paint Sticks Class Pack in Assorted Classic Colors, Paint for Kids and Toddlers • Amazon Business $68.28 1 $68.28
Do-a-Dot Art Markers - Class Pack, Set of 25 • Blick Art Materials $65.92 1 $65.92
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $55.14 1 $55.14
Crayola© Washable Watercolors Classroom Pack - Set of 24 • Nasco $54.70 1 $54.70
Crayola Fine Line Markers For Kids, Back to School Supplies For Teachers, Bulk Markers For School, 200 Count • Amazon Business $47.88 1 $47.88
Pacon Tru-Ray Construction Paper - 18" x 24", Assorted, 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $9.87 4 $39.48
Prang Medium Weight Construction Paper - Black, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $2.97 10 $29.70
Square Hole Puncher Square Paper Punch Shape Punches for Paper Crafts • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97

Materials cost

$381.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.55

Total project goal

$490.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $490.34

4 Donors

-$457.16

Donations toward project cost

-$388.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.57

match offer

-$33.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$28.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.98

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 $0.00

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