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Ms. Esquivel from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Investing in a Brighter Future: Paper Is Out!

Help me give my students paper for their art crafts, homework packets and classwork!

  • $177 goal

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Ms. Esquivel has another project! Donate to Testing Accomodations to help her classroom.

$210 - complete this project and be a hero
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Ms. Esquivel has another project! Donate to Testing Accomodations to help her classroom.

$210 - complete this project and be a hero

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

We believe that every student deserves access to the best educational resources. It is our mission to provide our students with the tools they need to succeed, and one crucial aspect of this is ensuring that they have access to adequate paper supplies.

We kindly request your assistance in the form of a donation of paper supplies that will allow us to purchase the necessary paper materials.

These supplies will have a direct and immediate impact on the education of our students, who are eager to learn and excel.

Your generous support will help us bridge this gap and ensure that our students have the paper resources they need to succeed academically. Every sheet of paper, every notebook, and every writing implement plays a vital role in their education.

We deeply appreciate your consideration and support in helping us provide a quality education to our students. Your contribution will make a significant difference in their educational journey.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and potential support.

Ms. Esquivel 99th Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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. Esquivel

Los Angeles, CA 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

26 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Staples $26.90 3 $80.70
Kodak Glossy Photo Paper, 8.5" x 11", 100 Sheets/Pack (41183) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99

Materials cost

$108.69

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.52

Total project goal

$176.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$176.79

3 Donors

-$83.00

Donations toward project cost

-$80.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.70

Matching donations from our partners

-$82.32

Match offers toward project cost

-$69.97

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.47

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$0.00

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