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Ms. DeMatteo from Bronx, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hope & Kindness for the Class of 2022!

Help me give my students a positive start to their high school SENIOR year. We want to give them joy, hope and acts of kindness as they return to in person learning.

  • $400 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 Students

The students from my school live in one of the poorest districts in the country, the Bronx, NY. Many of our students view coming to this public school as a way to escape their day-to-day struggles. We try our best to provide students with access to diverse, fun learning programs, but with major budget cuts, we can not afford certain supplies to keep us going. It has become increasingly difficult to offer character-building education services to our large population of students. The guidance team is working on our college and career planning atmosphere for the students. We want to inspire them to start planning for their future.

My Project

It is up to us to help encourage and support them to reach their goals for graduation this year. These tokens of support will be given to them to motivate them and remind them they are not in this alone. They have worked hard and deserve the diploma

We are bringing smiles to their days and that kindness goes a long way.

We are finding ways to encourage the students especially the graduating seniors.

This year looks like something we have never seen before. Care packages have become essential to stay in touch.

Ms. DeMatteo East Bronx Academy for Future Grades 9-12

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. DeMatteo

Bronx, 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

100 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Funny Inspirational Keychain Gifts Birthday Christmas Gifts for Best Women Men Friend BFF Him Her Thank You Gift for Coworker Boss Graduation Gift for Daughter Son Students Thanksgiving Key Chain • Amazon Business $9.59 5 $47.95
KUUQA 25Pcs Drawstring Backpack Bags String Backpack Sport Bag Sack Cinch Gym Backpack Bulk for Gym Sport Traveling,Royal Blue • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
Bob's Red & White Bob's Sweet Stripes Soft Candy, 61.73 Ounce, Peppermint, 350 Count • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Inkstone (12-pack) Be Yourself, Change the World, Create, Dream - Inspirational Silicone Bracelet Wristbands Wholesale Bulk Lot Bundle - Unisex Gifts for Teens Men Women Adults • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
30 Pieces Inspirational Quote Keychains Silicone Motivational Keychains (Inspirational Style) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
60 Pieces Motivational Quote Rubber Wristbands Colored Inspirational Silicone Bracelets Stretch Unisex Wristbands for Women Men Teen Gifts, 20 Styles • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Quest Nutrition Cookies & Cream Protein Bar, High Protein, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, 12 Count • Amazon Business $17.70 1 $17.70
Trident Sugar Free Gum Variety Pack, 21 Packs (294 Pieces Total) • Amazon Business $17.50 1 $17.50
Jeyfel Decals. Fitness Wall Decals. Just Don't Quit. Just Do It. Vinyl Wall Art, Sticker Decal Gym. • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Variety Pack Snack Stacks, Lunch Box Snacks, 0.67 oz Cup (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
42 Pieces Inspirational Rubber Bracelets Silicone Motivational Wristbands with Inspirational Quote Keychains for Kids and Teens • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
300 PCS Stickers Pack (50-850Pcs/Pack), Colorful VSCO Waterproof Stickers, Cute Aesthetic Stickers. Laptop, Water Bottle, Phone, Skateboard Stickers for Teens Girls Kids, Vinyl Sticker. • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Poland Spring Water, 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 48) • Amazon Business $6.47 2 $12.94
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, 25% Less Sugar, 2 Flavor Variety Pack, (18 Pack) • Amazon Business $3.82 3 $11.46
Senior Class of 2022 Party Favor Labels - 1.75 in - 40 Stickers (Blue and White) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Stickers for Adults Teens,101 Packs Cool Stickers Decals for Laptop, Skateboard,Water Bottles • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$298.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$340.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.00

Total project goal

$400.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $400.00

8 Donors

-$318.82

Donations toward project cost

-$284.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.07

match offer

-$65.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.18

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 $0.00

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