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Ms. Gardner from Baltimore, MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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In Focus: Capturing Dreams and Empowering Lives

Help me give my students the essential items they need to feel comfortable and confident every day.

  • $334 goal

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My Project

The specific items requested, including socks, underwear, and photography materials, will make a significant difference in the learning experience of our students. By providing them with basic needs such as socks and underwear, we will ensure their comfort, hygiene, and overall well-being. This will create a more positive and supportive learning environment, allowing students to focus on their studies without the distraction of unmet basic needs. Additionally, the photography materials will foster creative expression, enabling students to explore their artistic talents, enhance their critical-thinking skills, and develop their visual storytelling abilities. This hands-on engagement with photography will provide them with a unique avenue for self-expression and personal growth.

The goals of this project are twofold: Firstly, we aim to fulfill the basic needs of our students by providing them with essential items like socks and underwear.

By meeting these basic needs, we hope to create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment that supports the holistic well-being of our students. Secondly, through the provision of photography materials, our goal is to foster creative expression and enable our students to discover and develop their artistic abilities.

Our students are special in many ways. They are resilient, determined, and eager to learn despite facing various challenges in their lives. Many of them come from low-income backgrounds and may not have access to resources that can nurture their artistic talents or meet their basic needs. Despite these obstacles, our students demonstrate remarkable strength and a desire to succeed. They possess unique perspectives, stories, and creativity that deserve to be celebrated and nurtured. By providing them with the necessary support and opportunities, we can help them unlock their full potential and achieve their dreams. Our students are special not only for who they are but for the bright futures they hold within them.

Ms. Gardner Hampden Elementary School 55 Grades 3-5

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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 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP Sprocket Studio Plus 4 x 6” Photo Paper and Cartridges (Includes 108 Sheets and 2 Cartridges) – Compatible only with HP Sprocket Studio Plus Printer • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
co2CREA Hard Case Replacement for HP Sprocket Studio Plus 4x6 Instant Photo Printer • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
150 Pack Photo Folders Cardboard Picture Frame Photo Frame Note Cards Cardboard Photo Folders Paper Greeting Cards Photo Inserts for Portraits Christmas Wedding Graduation (White, 4 x 6 Inch) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Boboking 100% Cotton Little Boys Briefs Soft Dinosaur Truck Toddler Underwear • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Boboking 100% Cotton Little Boys Briefs Soft Dinosaur Truck Toddler Underwear • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Uliptz Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, 65H Playtime, 6 EQ Sound Modes, HiFi Stereo Over Ear Headphones with Microphone, Foldable Lightweight Bluetooth 5.3 Headphones for Travel/Office/Cellphone/PC • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Disney Girls' Minnie Mouse Underwear Multipacks with Assorted Prints in Sizes 2/3t, 4t, 4, 6, 8 and 10 • Amazon Business $16.01 1 $16.01
Disney Girls' Minnie Mouse Underwear Multipacks with Assorted Prints in Sizes 2/3t, 4t, 4, 6, 8 and 10 • Amazon Business $15.64 1 $15.64
Amazon Essentials Boys and Toddlers' Cotton Crew Gym Socks, 10 Pairs • Amazon Business $14.20 1 $14.20
Hanes Boys, Super Value 20-Pair Socks, Ankle and No Show Multi-Packs • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00

Materials cost

$235.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$283.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.03

Total project goal

$333.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $333.51

2 Donors

-$333.51

Donations toward project cost

-$283.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.03

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 $0.00

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