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Ms. Hurley from Pawtucket, RI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help My Students Learn to Crochet

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn to crochet. I have a student in my afterschool craft club who knows how to crochet and is willing to teach her peers. We just need the materials.

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My Project

My Arts and Crafts Club (in a very low-income, urban area) has been meeting on Wednesdays for two years. We have made candles and soap(thanks to DonorsChoose), beaded jewelry, coasters, and magnets (funded by me). One of my students asked if I could teach crochet or knitting. I don't know how, but another student said she knows how to crochet. This started a groundswell of desire to learn. I have found two building teachers who have offered to help them get started in addition to the club member.

Learning to crochet is a great way to create wearable art, create gifts, and relax.

According to PubMed, "crochet offers positive benefits for personal well-being, with many respondents actively using crochet to manage mental health conditions and life events such as grief, chronic illness, and pain. Crochet is a relatively low-cost, portable activity that can be easily learnt and seems to convey all of the positive benefits provided by knitting. This research suggests that crochet can play a role in promoting positive wellbeing in the general population, adding to the social prescribing evidence base.." (Burns P, Van Der Meer R. Happy Hookers: findings from an international study exploring the effects of crochet on wellbeing. Perspect Public Health. 2021 May;141(3):149-157. doi: 10.1177/1757913920911961. Epub 2020 Apr 3. PMID: 32245337).

Once the materials are purchased, the yarn will be the only expense for them to continue exploring. Based on the information from the crocheting student and the staff, they often return to crocheting when feeling troubled. If funded, I will ensure that each student has at least two crochet hooks to take home so they can continue.

Ms. Hurley Charles E Shea Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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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Pawtucket, RI 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

75 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
INSCRAFT Crochet Kit for Beginners Adults, 30 Acrylic Yarn Skeins 1650 Yards Yarn, 105 PCS Crochet Kit with Hooks Yarn Set,includes Canvas Tote Bag, Ideal Starter Pack for Kids Professionals • Amazon Business $28.98 4 $115.92
Red Heart Super Saver Brushed Shale Yarn - 3 Pack of 140g/5oz - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 255 Yards - Knitting/Crochet • Amazon Business $13.47 3 $40.41
Red Heart Super Saver Metallic White Yarn - 3 Pack of 5oz/142g - Acrylic - 4 Medium (Worsted) - 255 Yards - Knitting/Crochet • Amazon Business $13.41 3 $40.23
Caron Little Crafties Acrylic Mini Yarn Multipack 20 Count (Pack of 1) – Knitting, Crocheting & Art Projects – Machine Washable & Dryable – Durable Light Weight Yarn Kit • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Crochet Hooks Set, Aluminum Handle Knitting Needles for Arthritic Hands, Crochet Needles for Yarn Craft, Nice Gift for Women • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
RED HEART Super Saver Yarn, Amethyst • Amazon Business $3.77 3 $11.31

Materials cost

$264.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$298.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.73

Total project goal

$351.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $351.51

5 Donors

-$257.38

Donations toward project cost

-$235.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.35

Matching donations from our partners

-$75.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$19.13

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 $0.00

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