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Ms. Holmes from Richmond, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Begin on the Right Foot

Help me give my students pencils, markers and the resources and supplies needed for a successful new school year.

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My Project

Please help my students start their new year with the supplies and resources needed to be successful. There are a lot of students in my classroom that have difficulties having supplies for school and it feels good that I can create a project where they can have things to help begin their year. Pencils are always needed because they also take them home to do any kind of work that will be sent home. The construction paper lasts a long time because of the multiple assignments that require some color and for projects. The markers and sharpies are needed for art work that is done in class too and I no longer have a class set to ensure that everyone has what they need. Tissues are the hardest thing to have and maintain in the classroom. They aren’t given to us by the school and parents don’t supply them.

As much as I love my job and career, it gets expensive to buy supplies for my students and this project ensures that my students have a good start.

Ms. Holmes Oak Grove - Bellemeade Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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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Richmond, VA 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

22 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Charles Leonard Plastic Pencil Boxes, Assorted Colors, 12/Pack (CHL76305-12) • Quill.com $43.99 2 $87.98
Crayola Classic Kid's Markers, Fine Point, Assorted, 10/Pack (58-7726) • Quill.com $2.79 25 $69.75
Kleenex Standard Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, White, 100 Sheets/Box, 36 Boxes/Pack (21400CT) • Quill.com $65.99 1 $65.99
Dixon Golf Pre-Sharpened Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 144/Box (14998) • Quill.com $12.99 5 $64.95
Crayola Crayons, Assorted Colors, 24/Box (523024) • Quill.com $1.99 25 $49.75
Prang Smart Stack 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 300 Sheets/Pack (P6525-0001) • Quill.com $13.59 2 $27.18
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (75846) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (30001) • Quill.com $12.59 1 $12.59
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, Dozen (30075) • Quill.com $11.59 1 $11.59

Materials cost

$416.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.94

Total project goal

$532.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $532.96

6 Donors

-$392.82

Donations toward project cost

-$348.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.92

Matching donations from our partners

-$122.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$104.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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