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Ms. Thomas from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Get Creative

Help me give my students the ability to create dreams they did not know they had.

  • $288 goal

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My Project

Working in an all boys school in an urban city is one of those things that takes great thought. How can I make this learning experience impactful for all who cross my path? I have heard endless anecdotes about how school is a drain that washed children's inspiration away only to be found in the streets where they reside. I want to change that narrative and give them something to look forward to. I want to show them that learning can be fun, chill, insightful and most of all impactful.

Help me change a young boys life this year.

Ms. Thomas Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School (Middle School) Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Thomas

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils (12 per pack / 16 packs per case) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $40.00 2 $80.00
Crayola® Broad Line Marker Classpack® • Amazon Business $61.99 1 $61.99
X-ACTO School Pro Electric Pencil Sharpener Black (1670) • Staples $32.28 1 $32.28
BIC Round Stic Xtra-Life Ballpoint Pen Medium Point Black Ink 60/Pack (GSM609-BLK) • Staples $5.31 4 $21.24
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.60 1 $10.60

Materials cost

$206.11

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$244.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.09

Total project goal

$287.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$287.29

1 Donor

-$143.63

Donations toward project cost

-$122.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.54

match offer

-$143.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$122.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.55

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$0.00

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