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Ms. McDonald from Newark, NJ is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Projects By Our Own Hands

Help me give my students the thread, poly-fill, fabric, and other supplies they need to create handsewn projects.

  • $606 goal

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My Project

Growing up in the inner city can be rough and challenging even up to the fundamental needs of life such as food, shelter, and clothing. The adage is that when you give a person a fish, they will eat for a day, but if you teach them how to fish, they will be prepared for a lifetime of eating on their own.

I want to teach my students how to sew and make their clothing.

In 2021, I started a sewing club for my students. The goal was to give them life skills to help them become self-sufficient and empowered to solve their problems.

Many of our students have large families, and it is hard for their parents to make enough money for the entire family. This project will teach students how to make their clothing.

Ms. McDonald West Side 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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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

87 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Coats & Clark Dual Duty XP General Purpose Thread, 50-Spool Assortment • Nasco $71.78 1 $71.78
Fairfield The Original Fil Polyester Poly-Fill, 20 lb, White • Amazon Business $57.97 1 $57.97
Medium to Heavyweight Interfacing • Nasco $2.89 18 $52.02
Singer Fabric, Solid, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Red • Amazon Business $7.09 5 $35.45
Dritz Serrated Tracing Wheel • Blick Art Materials $2.49 10 $24.90
Singer Fabric, Solid, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Vibrant Yellow • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97
Dritz Wax-Free Tracing Paper - Assorted Colors, 5-1/8" x 19-1/2", Pkg of 5 • Blick Art Materials $4.89 4 $19.56
8Pcs Sewing Seam Rippers, Handy Stitch Rippers for Sewing/Crafting Removing Threads Tools (4 Large & 4 Small) • Amazon Business $4.95 3 $14.85
30 Pcs Extra Large Eye Stitching Needles - 2 Sizes - Big Eye Hand Sewing Needles in Clear Storage Tube • Amazon Business $4.89 3 $14.67
100% Cotton Fabric for Sewing-8 Pieces (20"x20"), Floral Cotton Craft Fabric, Bundle Squares Fabric, DIY Cloths Patchwork, Material for Quilting, Pre-Cut Quilting Fabric(Red) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
100% Cotton Craft Fabric -8 Pieces (20"x20"), Floral Cotton Fabric for Sewing, Bundle Squares Fabric, DIY Cloths Patchwork, Pre-Cut Quilting Fabric(Blue) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Singer Fabric, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Rose Pink Solid • Amazon Business $6.18 2 $12.36
Singer Fabric, Solid, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Bright White • Amazon Business $6.18 2 $12.36
Singer Fabric, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Solid Purple • Amazon Business $6.12 2 $12.24
Singer Fabric, Solid, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Slate • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Singer Fabric, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Solid Orange • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
3 Pack PTFE Teflon Sheet for Heat Press Transfer Sheet Non Stick 16 x 20" Heat Transfer Paper Reusable Heat Resistant Craft Mat • Amazon Business $7.77 1 $7.77
Singer Fabric, Solid, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Black • Amazon Business $7.63 1 $7.63
Singer Fabric, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Ceramic Solid • Amazon Business $7.63 1 $7.63
Singer Fabric, Solid, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Ecru • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Singer Fabric, Solid, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Orange Tiger • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Singer Fabric, Solid, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Snow White • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Scrambled Assortment Bag of Buttons for Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Collections, Sewing, and More! (100 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Singer Fabric, 100% Cotton, Cut by The Yard, Emerald Green Solid • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Delta Sobo Craft and Fabric Glue - 8 oz, Squeeze Bottle • Blick Art Materials $3.38 1 $3.38

Materials cost

$455.44

Vendor shipping charges

 $22.33

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$514.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.81

Total project goal

$605.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $605.41

3 Donors

-$605.41

Donations toward project cost

-$514.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.81

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