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Ms. Wilkins from Genoa, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Our Students' Mirror Ball Sparkle and Shine!

Help me give my students a beautiful and magical prom night they'll never forget. Our students need cameras and photo booth props, prom favors, and lots of sparkle to make their prom dreams come true.

  • $740 goal

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We need your helping making Prom 2024 sparkle and shine! Fundraising efforts have been tough this year and we just aren't getting the turnout we need. Prom is in one month and we are hoping to supplement the money we have raised and get some fabulous prom decorations through Donors Choose. Planning and executing a prom costs nearly as much as a wedding. Our current estimate is $12,500 for the food and event space. We have to pay for the DJ, flowers, and prom court expenses on top of that. We are looking at nearly $15,000 cost for this event. The more help we get in funding our decoration costs, the more successful we will be in keeping ticket costs down for our students.

Extracurricular activities are just as important as classroom lessons in helping students grow as people.

Prom is a right of passage and we want to give our students a magical and beautiful evening that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Help us add some sparkle and magic to our kids' prom night by donating to help us buy decorations and favors for our students.

Ms. Wilkins Genoa - Kingston High School Grades 9-12

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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

519 students impacted 15donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kodak Printomatic Instant Camera (Grey) Basic Bundle + Zink Paper (20 Sheets) + Deluxe Case • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
24 Pcs Disco Ball Cupcake Toppers, Disco Ball Cupcake Picks, Disco Ball Cake Toppers Disco Theme Cake Decorations for Disco Theme Party 70s Disco Party Decorations(2.7CM) • Amazon Business $9.99 10 $99.90
MIRUO Full Length Mirror, 64" x 21" Aluminum Alloy Frame Floor Mirror with Stand, Large Bedroom Mirror, Free Standing or Wall Mounted or Leaning Against Wall, Grey Flash Silver • Amazon Business $75.80 1 $75.80
Hsei 32 Pcs Disco Ball Votive Candle Holders Bulk Includes 16 Pcs Disco Ball Glass Candle Holders and 16 Pcs LED Tealight Candles for Table Centerpiece Christmas Wedding Party Decoration Birthday • Amazon Business $53.79 1 $53.79
Kate Square Sliver Sequin Wall Panel Backdrop Sliver Glitter Panels Wedding Decoration(Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Women Disco Cowgirl Hats with Rhinestones Fringe Trim Silver Western Mirrored Cowboy Hats with Paisely Fringe Bandana and Heart Sunglasses Disco Sequins Hat for Bachelorette Bridal Wedding Party • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Kigeli 150 Pcs Mirror Disco Ball Keychain Silver 70s Disco Keychain Bulk Mini Disco Ball Hanging Decoration for 1970s Disco Hippie Party Favor Supplies • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
80 Gram 2 Yards Long Turkey Chandelle Feather Boa 10 Color, Great for Party, Wedding, Halloween Costume, Christmas Tree Decoration (White Color) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Cadeya 8 Pcs Star Balloons, Huge Silver Explosion Star Aluminum Foil Balloons for Birthday, Baby Shower, Wedding, Bachelorette Party, Disco Party Decorations Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Mini Disco Ball Keychain with Organza Bags and Thank You Tags Mirror Disco Balls Bulk Disco Birthday Party Favors Christmas Gift for Christmas Tree 70s 80s Disco Ornaments Cowboy Decor (36 Set) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$574.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$628.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.00

Total project goal

$739.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $739.98

13 Donors

-$728.51

Donations toward project cost

-$628.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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 $0.00

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