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Ms. Gillen from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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New Students in Need of Supplies

Help me give my students the tools necessary to find success during their 9th-grade year! I have many midyear enrollees who are without the necessary school supplies that they need for their classes.

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My Project

Our school has enrolled many new students and since it is midyear most of the supplies that I had to offer have already been used! These new students (and those who were previously enrolled) are in need of supplies to guarantee success in high school.

I am facing a bit of a challenge since our school has a limited number of Chromebooks to hand out and we need to come up with a new plan!

Many students are without technology so we are going "old school" with paper and writing utensils for lessons! I am excited to come up with tangible activities that we can do and with your help, they will become a reality!

As the team lead for our 9th grade, I plan to not only support my 9th graders but provide supplies to all of the 9th graders! We thank you for any support you can offer!

Ms. Gillen South Philadelphia High School Grades 9-12

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

175 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Colorations Construction Paper for Kids | 7 Colors - 600 Bulk Sheets of 9X12 - Assorted Pack of Heavy Duty Craft Paper • Amazon Business $33.85 2 $67.70
Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Printer Paper, 8.5 x 11 Inch 20Lb Paper - 8 Ream Case (4,000 Sheets), 92 GE Bright White • Amazon Business $31.56 2 $63.12
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $42.96 1 $42.96
Oxford Spiral Notebook 6 Pack, 1 Subject, Wide Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inch, Pastel Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple, 70 Sheets (63757) • Amazon Business $10.20 4 $40.80
School Smart 1485739 Railroad Board, 4-ply Thickness, 22" x 28", Assorted Color (Pack of 25) • Amazon Business $17.02 2 $34.04
Scissors Bulk for Kids, EZZGOL 48 PACK 5” Safety Blunt Tip Student Scissors, 6 Assorted Colors Kid Craft Scissors for Cutting Regular Paper,Construction Paper,Cards • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Ink Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black Pens, Flexible Round Barrel For Writing Comfort, 144-Count • Amazon Business $13.50 2 $27.00
Amazon Basics File Folders, Letter Size, Heavyweight 1/3-Cut Tab Manila, Assorted color, 50-Pack • Amazon Business $13.38 2 $26.76
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box • Amazon Business $11.34 2 $22.68
Amazon Basics Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with 2 Pockets for Letter Size Paper, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $10.04 2 $20.08
Madisi Assorted Colorful Pencils, Incentive Pencils，#2 HB, 10 Designs, 150 Pack， pencils bulk for kids • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
1000 PCS Teacher Stickers for Students, Punny Reward Stickers for Teachers, Stickers for Teachers High School Middle School, Teacher Supplies, Stickers School Teacher • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Amazon Basics Purple Washable School Glue Sticks, Dries Clear, 0.24-oz Stick,60-Pack • Amazon Business $12.17 1 $12.17
Amazon Brand - Presto! Ultra-Soft 3-Ply Premium Facial Tissues, 66 Tissues per Box, 4 Cub Boxes (264 Tissues total) • Amazon Business $6.00 2 $12.00
Amazon Basics Clear Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, 8.5 x 11 Inch, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $7.60 1 $7.60

Materials cost

$462.32

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$499.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.10

Total project goal

$587.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $587.35

2 Donors

-$280.44

Donations toward project cost

-$260.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.57

match offer

-$280.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$238.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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