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Ms. Ely from Oakland, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let’s Work on Healing Generational Trauma !

Help me give my students snacks and supplies to boost their therapeutic experience ! I provide mental health services to students at an elementary school on East Oakland. Most of the students are low income or 1st generation.

  • $775 goal

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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

Many of the students I serve come from low income, 1st generation, or migrant family backgrounds. These students are referred to me for help with mental health struggles ranging from PTSD, Trauma, depression, etc. I notice students going without eating due to the cultural differences in American school lunch versus cultural food. Other students come from homeless or low income backgrounds. The snacks aid the students ability to focus and the art supplies helps them work through trauma they have not yet gained the language to express! I am a true believer in breaking generational cycles and hope are as well. Help me in providing options to many children who often don’t get extra choices in life!

Ms. Ely East Oakland Pride Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Oakland, 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

60 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Children's Sensory Fidget Toys • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.96 2 $71.92
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 2 $66.42
Nabisco Cookies Variety Pack 60 Packs/Box (220-00729) • Staples $28.82 2 $57.64
KIND Gluten Free Caramel Almond & Sea Salt Nut Bars 1.4 oz 12/Box (PHW18533) • Staples $22.47 2 $44.94
Fruit By The Foot Gluten Free Fruit Strips Variety Pack 0.75 oz. (209-00408) • Staples $19.09 2 $38.18
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks 32 oz. 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Staples $17.58 2 $35.16
Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken Soup 2.25 oz. 12/Carton (MAR00121) • Staples $10.96 3 $32.88
Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Bites Frosted Blueberry/Strawberry Toaster Pastries 3.5 oz. 20/Carton (KEE11683) • Staples $14.69 2 $29.38
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers Gluten Free Fruit Gummies - Variety Pack 33.6 oz 42 Packs/Box (14698) • Staples $28.73 1 $28.73
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 12/Pack (80699) • Staples $12.91 2 $25.82
Kraft Mac & Cheese Pasta 2.05 oz. 12/Carton (220-00478) • Staples $24.41 1 $24.41
Kellogg's Pop Tarts Bars Variety Pack 48/Carton (220-00456) • Staples $24.16 1 $24.16
Skinny Pop Original Popcorn .65 oz. 28/Box (SKP00462) • Staples $23.74 1 $23.74
Hershey's Snack Size Milk Chocolate Cookies 'n' Crème & Milk Chocolate Almonds Assorted Chocolate Candy Bar 33 oz. (HEC99510) • Staples $19.42 1 $19.42
M&M's Lovers Snack Size Variety Milk Chocolate Pieces 30.05 oz. 55 (MMM56025/51793) • Staples $19.10 1 $19.10
Staples College Ruled Filler Paper 8.5 x 11 White 400 Sheets/Pack (ST27521D) • Staples $6.95 1 $6.95
Staples Construction Paper 9 W x 12 L Assorted 200/Pack (23104) • Staples $6.21 1 $6.21
Pacon Sunworks Construction Paper - Bright White, 12" x 18", Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $3.42 1 $3.42

Materials cost

$558.48

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $51.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$657.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.10

Total project goal

$774.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $774.01

2 Donors

-$487.00

Donations toward project cost

-$413.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.05

match offer

-$287.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$243.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.05

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