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Mrs. Blickenstaff from Oxford, NE is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Memories and Capturing Images

Help me give my students a new Nikon camera for our growing journalism class.

  • $4,217 goal

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My Project

We are seeking your help to enhance our journalism class with a Nikon camera. This tool will empower our students to tell stories through high-quality images and videos, complementing their writing and deepening their understanding of visual storytelling.

A Nikon camera will enable us to document local events, profiles, and community issues, giving our students the chance to engage meaningfully with their surroundings.

Learning to create compelling visual content is essential in today’s multimedia landscape, and this camera will help them develop valuable skills for future careers in journalism and media.

Beyond technical skills, this camera will foster creativity and confidence among our students, encouraging them to experiment with different storytelling techniques. Your support will help us create a legacy of impactful storytelling, enabling our students to share narratives that matter.

Join us in making a difference! With your generous contributions, we can provide our students with the tools they need to inspire and engage our community.

Thank you for considering our project!

Mrs. Blickenstaff Southern Valley High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Oxford, NE View local requests

More than half 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

22 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nikon D7500 Digital Camera, 20.9 Megapixel, Black - Comfortable • School Specialty $2,584.46 1 $2,584.46

Materials cost

$2,584.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $775.34

Sales tax

 $155.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$38.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,583.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$632.41

Total project goal

$4,216.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,216.05

2 Donors

-$1,887.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,872.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$2,013.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,711.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$302.05

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$315.35

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 $0.00

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