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Ms. Allen from Orangeburg, SC is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Book Bags Are Torn and Falling Apart

Help me give my students new book bags because their first book bag from August has torn and they are holding them in their hands. Our students need help in attaining replaceable book bags for their chromebooks.

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My Project

When it is time to start school in August, parents, guardians and even grandparents are shopping for their children or grands. Shopping for back to school is fun and exciting.

One of the most important items, that is prioritize on the shopping list is a good, strong clear book bag.

Since, our world is driven to keep our students safe, because of shootings at school, drugs being purchased or use at schools and weapons coming in unidentified. Parents have to purchase strong clear book bags. Sometimes, the book bags last 3-4 months and students need a replacement.

By the time, January or February comes in most students book bags need to be replaced or they are barely zipping up. Students here at Orangeburg Wilkinson High are always asking me, if I have another bag.

Since, I do counseling sessions for students that are at-risk to make negative choices or be led to fall into negative behaviors. I try to keep a friendly classroom for items that students need, but sometimes can not afford.

Please help my students get replacement bags, snacks for counseling sessions and other items that may not be easily accessible for them.

Ms. Allen Orangeburg - Wilkinson High School Grades 9-12

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

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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Orangeburg, SC 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

HBCU Alum 150 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fomaris Clear Backpack See Through Transparent Plastic Clear Bookbags for School, College, Stadium,Work (Black, 2 Pack Bulks) • Amazon Business $24.99 10 $249.90
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 10 $128.90
Oxford Spiral Notebooks, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, 1-Subject, College Ruled Paper, 70 Lined Sheets, 24 per Pack, 3-Hole Punch, Colors May Vary (65021) • Amazon Business $29.70 2 $59.40
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
268 Pcs 5 Inch Colorful Bulletin Board Letters Combo Set, Chalkboard Alphabet Letters Numbers, Cutouts Letters Number Pack (Happy Day Color) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Inspirational Wall Decor - Positive Quotes Wall Decor - Encouragement Gifts for Women - Motivational Posters - Uplifting Sayings for Wall Decor - Inspiring Quotes Wall Decor - Self Improvement - 8x10 • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82
Alvin Double-Sided Tape - 1" x 25 ft • Blick Art Materials $10.17 1 $10.17
Decorably 15 Black History Posters for Classroom, 11x14in Black History Month Decorations, Social Studies Classroom Decorations, History Classroom Decor, Black History Month Bulletin Board Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$527.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $37.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$612.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.03

Total project goal

$720.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $720.19

5 Donors

-$150.00

Donations toward project cost

-$127.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

The Ned and Nathalie Fund match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $420.19

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