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Ms. H. from Philadelphia, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Young Artists

My students need basic art supplies of pencils, rulers and watercolor paint to let their creativity flow in art class.

  • $1,611 goal

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My Students

The students are 9th graders in a urban Philadelphia high school.

They are excited to explore the world of art, to learn about the various movements, artists and techniques.

They take pride in their efforts and are willing to challenge their minds for the sake of learning.

As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keeping things simple and providing my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences that they might not get at another neighborhood school.

My students are creative, clever and very spontaneous.

They like to move, they love to learn and love lots of positive attention. Many of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me.

My Project

The coloring pencils, watercolor paint, rulers and other supplies will help my students discover new worlds through art. This will not be possible if we do not have enough supplies for students to use to express themselves. I try my best to expose my students to as much art as I can in just a year or in just a semester. My mission is to help my students experience different materials, techniques, artists’ styles and cultures. I try to give them a little bit of everything so that they can get a taste of the art world. Your donation will help all of us greatly, thank you!

Ms. H. Murell Dobbins Career Technical Education High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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Philadelphia, PA 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
00309-0009-Crayola Educational Watercolor Pans - Oval, Set of 16 Assorted colors, Pan • Blick Art Materials $6.96 60 $417.60
20512-1209-Prismacolor Col-Erase Pencil Set - Set of 12, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $8.35 30 $250.50
10209-1075-Blick Sulphite Drawing Papers - 12" x 18", White, 500 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $19.92 5 $99.60
07526-1912-Blick Super Value Canvas Pack - 9" x 12", Pkg of 8 • Blick Art Materials $19.54 5 $97.70
02916-1009-Plaid Mod Podge - Gloss Finish, Gallon • Blick Art Materials $25.24 2 $50.48
10711-1101-Canson Ingres Drawing Paper - 19" x 25", Cream • Blick Art Materials $1.43 25 $35.75
10711-2351-Canson Ingres Drawing Paper - 19" x 25", Moonstone • Blick Art Materials $1.43 25 $35.75
10711-2661-Canson Ingres Drawing Paper - 19" x 25", Steel Gray • Blick Art Materials $1.43 25 $35.75
10711-2691-Canson Ingres Drawing Paper - 19" x 25", Stygian Black • Blick Art Materials $1.43 25 $35.75
10711-5071-Canson Ingres Drawing Paper - 19" x 25", Sky Blue • Blick Art Materials $1.43 25 $35.75
55427-1012-Westcott Wood Ruler Measuring Metric and 1/16" Scale - School Ruler, 12" • Blick Art Materials $0.76 40 $30.40
21315-2003-Sharpie Ultra-Fine Point Marker - Black, Ultra-Fine Point • Blick Art Materials $0.92 30 $27.60
20411-2009-Prismacolor Ebony Pencil - Graphite, Pack of 12 • Blick Art Materials $6.04 4 $24.16
20521-1009-Crayola Multicultural Colored Pencil Set - Set of 8 • Blick Art Materials $1.61 15 $24.15

Materials cost

$1,200.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $120.09

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,369.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$241.60

Total project goal

$1,610.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,610.64

1 Donor

-$1,610.64

Donations toward project cost

-$1,369.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$241.60

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