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Mrs. Votodian from Aurora, CO is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learn to Sew!

Help me give my students the chance to learn to sew. Having this chance will build their confidence and support their families.

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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

Most people don't learn how to use a sewing machine unless someone teaches them. People who sew get the satisfaction of making something out of seemingly nothing. When I can teach my students how to sew, they will gain the confidence that they can create things of beauty or usefulness. But, more than that, they will be able to use the skill of sewing to create gifts for their families or even save money through mending or modifying inexpensive clothing rather than throwing damaged material away. My students have many challenges and learning to sew can help them overcome some basic ones with a sense of satisfaction and success.

Mrs. Votodian Awcpa - Aurora West College Preparatory Grades 6-8

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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Aurora, CO 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brother SM2700 27-Stitch Free Arm Sewing Machine and 5300A Hardcase for Carrying and Storage • Amazon Business $106.99 3 $320.97
Quilting Fabric Misscrafts 7pcs 50 x 50cm Cotton Fabric DIY Making Supplies Craft Patchwork Fabric Bundle Fat Quarter Pre-Cut Quilt Squares for DIY Sewing Scrapbooking (Red) • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
Quilting Fabric Misscrafts 7pcs 50 x 50cm Cotton Fabric DIY Making Supplies Craft Patchwork Fabric Bundle Fat Quarter Pre-Cut Quilt Squares for DIY Sewing Scrapbooking (Black) • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Singer Sewing Machine Needles - Universal, Assorted, Pkg of 5 • Blick Art Materials $3.96 5 $19.80
Gutermann Sew-All Polyester Thread - 547 yd Spool, Black • Blick Art Materials $6.49 3 $19.47
Quilting Fabric Misscrafts 7pcs 50 x 50cm Cotton Fabric DIY Making Supplies Craft Patchwork Fabric Bundle Fat Quarter Pre-Cut Quilt Squares for DIY Sewing Scrapbooking • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89

Materials cost

$434.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$480.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.80

Total project goal

$565.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $565.33

1 Donor

-$565.33

Donations toward project cost

-$480.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.80

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