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Ms. Hamilton from Safford, AZ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making our Classroom a Home

Help me give my students The tools they need to make our classroom a home.

  • $818 goal

This project expired on June 24, 2025.

This project expired on June 24, 2025.

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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

I would love to get my students the chance to be creative while also making our classroom home. Many of my students will spend the majority of their day in our classroom and I want to feel welcoming and inviting. Many students need additional resources in order to be successful due to parents not having the financial needs. I’m a first year teacher and I would love any support I can receive thank you.

Every classroom deserves to be a home.

There should never be a financial burden or limitation when it comes to young minds learning.

Ms. Hamilton Ruth Powell Elementary School Grades PreK-2

More about Ms. Hamilton

Safford, AZ View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 23 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
3M Laminator Kit With Every Size Laminating Pouch • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
15 Inch Round Floor Cushions for Kids and Toddlers, Flexible Seating for Classroom Furniture 3.5 Inch Thick Floor Pillow for Home, Daycare, Preschool, Yoga and Meditation (Elegant,12 Pcs) • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes for School Clear Plastic Pencil Case Large Plastic Crayon Box Bulk Stackable Classroom Stationery Organizer School Supplies(Pink, Yellow, Blue) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $48.43 1 $48.43
Yahenda 1500 Pcs Construction Paper Card Stock Printer Paper Craft Bulk School Supplies Lightweight Art Colored Paper for Kids Adults School Drawing Easter(Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Maped Essentials Yellow Triangular Graphite #2 Pencils, Pack of 144 - Grades 1-12 - Adult - Comfortable • School Specialty $41.99 1 $41.99
Soucolor 24-Pack 12-Color Dot Markers for Toddlers Kids, Bingo Daubers Washable Art Markers, Toddlers Arts and Crafts, Kids Art Supplies Dot Paint Craft Kit, Painting Supplies Drawing Coloring • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Quill.com $27.74 1 $27.74
Simple Designs Incandescent Table Lamp Set Grey (LT2007-GRY-2PK) • Staples $26.94 1 $26.94
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
Expo Whiteboard Care Dry Erase Wipes, 5.5" x 10", White, 50/Container (81850) • Quill.com $15.35 1 $15.35
6pcs Pencil Shaped Pen Holders,Pencil Storage Organizer,Cute Desktop Pen Cup,Makeup Brush Container,Pencil Pot,Cartoon Stationery Rack,Creative Stationery Storage,for Office Home Decoration • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $13.21 1 $13.21
OWLKELA 30 Pack Whiteboard Eraser for Kids and Adults, Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for Cleaning Dry Erase Markers on Magnetic Soft Whiteboard, Glass Whiteboard and Dry Erase Board • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 65 lb/176 gsm, Pastel 5-Color Assortment, 50 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 65 lb/176 gsm, Assorted Colors, Tropical, 50 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99
Astrobrights Colored Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 65 lb/176 gsm, Primary 5-Color Assortment, 50 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$602.30

Vendor shipping charges

$10.91

Sales tax

$43.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$695.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.70

Total project goal

$818.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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