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Mrs. Mackney from Madera, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Give My Students Technicolor!

Help me give my students the creative possibilities of Prismacolor pencils to ignite creativity, build confidence, and create lasting memories of artistic accomplishment.

  • $1,462 goal

This project expired on July 8, 2024.

This project expired on July 8, 2024.

My Project

As an art teacher, I have seen firsthand the transformative power of creativity and self-expression in education. Our students are incredibly talented and passionate about art, but they lack access to the quality of supplies they need to fully explore their potential.

Your donation to our art program can make a world of a difference, by providing our students with Prismacolor colored pencil sets for their projects, you are not only giving them the tools they need to create beautiful artwork but also empowering them to express themselves in meaningful ways.

With high-quality colored pencils with blending capabilities, the students will be able to bring their ideas to life with technicolor and intricate details. Your support will inspire them to push the boundaries of their creativity and develop valuable skills that will serve them beyond the classroom.

Help me foster a love of art, creativity, and self-expression in our students.

By providing a creative outlet, art education can also serve as a form of therapy, helping students express and cope with their emotions (all the emotions of growing up in such a harsh world) while fostering well-being and discovery.

Your generosity will be deeply recognized and appreciated. Thank you for considering supporting our art program.

Mrs. Mackney Liberty High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Madera, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

Never Before Funded 220 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils - Set of 150, Complete Set • Blick Art Materials $139.99 5 $699.95
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils - Set of 72 • Blick Art Materials $69.99 5 $349.95
Prismacolor Colored Pencils, White, Dozen (3365) • Quill.com $15.11 3 $45.33

Materials cost

$1,095.23

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$100.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,241.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$219.15

Total project goal

$1,461.02

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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