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Ms. Matthews from Brooklyn, NY is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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My Eco-Friendly Reusable Tote Bag!

Help me give my students cotton tote bags and heat transfer vinyl sheets for their names and quotes to create personable reusable items.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Matthews's classroom raised $248

This project is fully funded

My Project

Please help my class be creative in a positive way and help take care of our Earth by using reusable bags. In an effort to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility, we encourage everyone to join us in understanding the detrimental effects of plastic bags and how we can minimize our carbon footprint by opting for canvas bags instead. The bags will be designed with student names and personal quotes.

The bags will be taken home and used as reusable grocery bags for the students to help the environment on a daily basis to help celebrate Earth Day not just one day but, every day.

Ms. Matthews PS 251 Paerdegat Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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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

23 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Super Z Outlet Assorted Colorful Solid Blank Fabric Tote Party Gift Bags Rainbow with Handles for Birthday Favors, Snacks, Decoration, Arts & Crafts, Event Supplies (12 Pack) (12" Inches) • Amazon Business $12.34 4 $49.36
HTVRONT HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle - 20 Pack 12'' x 3FT Heat Transfer Vinyl Rolls, Easy Cutting Iron on Vinyl for Cricut, HTV Vinyl Bundle with 20 Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $42.39 1 $42.39
TOPDesign 24-Pack Economical 16"x15" Black Cotton Tote Bag, Lightweight Medium Reusable Grocery Shopping Cloth Bags, Suitable for DIY, Advertising, Promotion, Gift, Activity • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
3D Puff Heat Transfer Vinyl Sheets 12"x 10" Foaming HTV Press Film Puffy Vinyl Iron on Vinyl for DIY T-Shirt Clothes Bag Pillow Textile Fabric (White) • Amazon Business $7.99 4 $31.96
3D Puff Heat Transfer Vinyl Sheets 12"x 10" Foaming HTV Press Film Puffy Vinyl Iron on Vinyl for DIY T-Shirt Clothes Bag Pillow Textile Fabric (Assorted Color) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$177.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$210.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.12

Total project goal

$247.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $247.48

2 Donors

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$63.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$172.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$146.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.87

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