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Ms. Crotty from Lowell, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organization Is Key

Help me give my students the supplies they need to protect their equipment.

  • $516 goal

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My Project

In our school district, we are always looking for ways to teach our students new extracurricular activities. Occasionally, we are lucky enough to get funding to accommodate this, however starting a new team always comes with growing pains and we are lacking some of the basic materials that we need to organize and protect our equipment.

A few years ago there were water issues in our storage area that ruined a great deal of our equipment stores, so we need a way to keep and protect what we have left from water and pests.

I am always looking for ways to help my team look and feel good about themselves by providing them with all they need to be a competitive group within the indoor color guard world. With your help, we will be able to get the accessories that we need to secure our costumes and silks when they are not in use, and protect them as they are transported to shows and competitions. We sincerely thank you for your help and consideration to make our colorguard wonderful.

Ms. Crotty STEM Academy 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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Lowell, MA View local requests

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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
6' (Foot) Color Guard Flag Pole Bag by Director's Showcase (DSI) • Amazon Business $48.95 3 $146.85
Rubbermaid ECOSense Storage Containers with Lids, 18 Gal - 6 Pack, Durable and Reusable Stackable Storage Bins for Garage or Home Organization, Made From Recycled Materials • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Ziploc Big Bag, Large, Clear, Pack of 20 - Durable • School Specialty $52.49 1 $52.49
Ziploc Big Bag, Extra Large, Clear, Pack of 16 - Durable • School Specialty $52.49 1 $52.49

Materials cost

$391.82

Vendor shipping charges

$10.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.33

Total project goal

$515.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$515.53

1 Donor

-$257.76

Donations toward project cost

-$219.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.66

match offer

-$257.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$219.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.66

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$0.00

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