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Ms. Alvarez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mental Health Matters!

Help me give my students a space that provides the tools, books, and games needed to help them explore and address their socio-emotional needs.

  • $387 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Ms. Alvarez has another project! Donate to Cozy Counseling Corner to help her classroom.

$271 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Alvarez

Ms. Alvarez has another project! Donate to Cozy Counseling Corner to help her classroom.

$271 - complete this project and be a hero

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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 Students

I'm a mental health counselor at an elementary school and provide socio-emotional support to kinder through 5th grade students. My kiddos are curious, kind-hearted, funny, and they teach me so much every day. Some days can be a challenge, but seeing how much growth my students make and how many obstacles they're able to overcome throughout the school year is a constant reminder of why I do what I do.

My Project

The materials and supplies that I'm requesting will help create a comfortable, safe, and welcoming space where I can help my students talk about the difficulties they are experiencing and learn how to advocate for their mental health needs.

Many of these students look forward to visiting my office as it's not only a space where they can safely discuss their feelings and thoughts, but it's also a space where they can briefly escape from the stressors of their day to day lives by playing a fun game, working on a relaxing art project, or reading a book.

Ms. Alvarez 52nd Street 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.

More about Ms. Alvarez

Los Angeles, 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

700 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Totika Cube & Plunktika Game – Five Card Set • Amazon Business $58.00 1 $58.00
Jenga Game Wooden Blocks Stacking Tumbling Tower Kids Game Ages 6 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
The Heart and the Bottle • Amazon Business $17.07 1 $17.07
Crayola 64ct Ultra Clean Washable Crayons, 2 Pack Bulk Crayon Set, Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Play-Doh Sparkle and Bright 14 Pack of Cans, Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 3-Ounce Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Play-Doh Slime Super Stretch Multipack of 12 for Kids 3 Years and Up, Premade, Assorted Colors Non-Toxic (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Crayola Super Tips Marker Set, Washable Markers, Assorted Colors, Art Set for Kids, 100 Count • Amazon Business $14.94 1 $14.94
Play-Doh Compound Corner Variety 6 Pack - Slime, Cloud, Krackle, Stretch, Foam • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
Confetti Pennants Welcome Bulletin Board • Amazon Business $11.83 1 $11.83
LOVENJOY 2 Assembled Rainbow Banners Felt Bunting Multicolor for Colorful Birthday Party Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
And Tango Makes Three: Book and CD • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Choices in a Jar • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Effacera Pop Fidget Spinner Toys 4 Pack, Tie-Dye Popper Pop Bubble Spinner Set, Christmas Party Favors Sensory Fidget Bulk Pack Toys, Pop Hand Spinners, Gifts for Kids Teen Girls or Boys • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
Thelma the Unicorn • Amazon Business $9.40 1 $9.40
The Day the Crayons Quit • Amazon Business $9.19 1 $9.19
Wemberly Worried • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Chrysanthemum • Amazon Business $6.93 1 $6.93
Mermaid Coloring Book: For Kids Ages 4-8 (US Edition) (Silly Bear Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Unicorn Coloring Book: For Kids Ages 4-8 (US Edition) (Silly Bear Coloring Books) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Dinosaur Coloring Book for Kids: Unique, Adorable and Fun Dino Coloring Book for Kids to Engage in Creative Crafts • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$270.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.02

Total project goal

$386.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $386.81

1 Donor

-$257.87

Donations toward project cost

-$219.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.68

match offer

-$128.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$109.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.34

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