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Ms. Martinez from Skokie, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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In a Divided World, Diversity is Our Greatest Strength!

Help me give my students materials to celebrate and embrace diversity during these tough times.

  • 5 donors
  • $170 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 Project

Now, more than ever, the importance of celebrating and embracing diversity is critical to fostering understanding, unity, and growth. At this pivotal moment in time, it is essential that we create environments that nurture inclusivity and celebrate the richness of different cultures, perspectives, and backgrounds.

By contributing to our project, you are supporting a broader movement toward inclusivity and unity, helping students explore their identities, learn from diverse perspectives, and create an environment where everyone feels seen and valued.

Your donations will directly fund materials such as multi-cultural oil pastels and skin tone paint pens, allowing us to empower individuals to express themselves and learn about the diverse world around them.

Together, we can make a lasting impact by embracing diversity through creative expression. Thank you for your support in helping us celebrate what makes us unique!

Ms. Martinez Dr Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies Grades PreK-2

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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Skokie, IL 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

18 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Solid Paint Pens, Assorted Skin Tones, Pack of 14 • Amazon Business $23.67 2 $47.34
The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Solid Paint Pens, Assorted Skin Tones, Pack of 14 • Amazon Business $23.67 1 $23.67
SAKURA Cray-Pas Expressionist Multi-Cultural Oil Pastel Set - Soft Oil Pastels for Artists - 12 Colors • Amazon Business $7.20 3 $21.60
600 Count Bamboo Toothpicks for Teeth Cleaning, Appetizer, Olive, Barbecue, Fruit, Double-Points Wooden Toothpick. • Amazon Business $3.79 1 $3.79
Amazon Basics Petroleum Jelly White Petrolatum Skin Protectant, Unscented, 3.75 Ounce, 1-Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $3.74 1 $3.74
Amazon Basics Cotton Swabs, 500 Count • Amazon Business $2.88 1 $2.88

Materials cost

$103.02

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.40

Total project goal

$169.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $169.35

3 Donors

-$83.66

Donations toward project cost

-$71.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.68

Matching donations from our partners

-$84.67

Match offers toward project cost

-$71.97

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.02

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 $0.00

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