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Mr. Dan from Los Angeles, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rain Barrel and Compost Buckets for Our Elementary Garden Classes!

Help me give my students a rain barrel for water capture, buckets to aid our cafeteria-to-compost program, and assorted supplies for cooking and gardening fun!

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My Project

I'm reaching out to you as the dedicated Garden Educator at WCES. There, I maintain a beautiful school garden full of fresh produce, and I teach classes in garden-based science and nutrition-based cooking to Pre-K through 5th graders, as well as help facilitate our cafeteria-to-compost program, that turns lunchtime food waste into rich soil. Your support will help further these missions.

We're running a campaign to get essential resources like compost buckets, a rain barrel, plastic knives, and watering cans for the kids.

These practical elements will help students actively participate in creating nutrient-rich soil through composting, as well as understand responsible resource management by collecting rainwater. Plastic knives play a crucial role in our cooking classes, where students learn about healthy eating habits and the journey of food from the garden to the table. Meanwhile, the watering cans provide a tangible connection to the nurturing side of gardening, fostering a love for the natural world.

Your support for our campaign will directly contribute to creating a practical and engaging learning environment at WCES. By providing these resources, you'll help our students gain hands-on experience in gardening, composting, and sustainable practices. Your contribution isn't just an investment in tools; it's an investment in the education and growth of these young minds, preparing them for a future where they value sustainability and community responsibility. Thank you for considering and supporting our cause.

Mr. Dan Wilshire Crest Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

157 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
RTS Home Accents 551000901A5481 Polyethylene 50 Gallon Flat Back Rain Barrel with Stand, Oak • Amazon Business $156.44 1 $156.44
Irenare 12 Pcs Sanitizer Bucket Cleaning Bucket 3 Quart Small Plastic Square Bucket with Outlet and Handles, Utility Bucket for Kitchen School Home Offices Commercial Use Food Service (Red, Green) • Amazon Business $37.99 4 $151.96
ZENFUN 3 Pack Cute Animal Watering Cans, Novelty Designed Plastic Plants Watering Pot for House Bonsai Garden Flower, Indoor Outdoor Plants, Green Dinosaur, Grey Elephant, Blue Dolphin • Amazon Business $15.99 5 $79.95
Tovla Jr. Kids Knives Kitchen Set, 3/Pack (OZ-84YQ-BJ9A) • Quill.com $10.59 4 $42.36
Fiskars Bypass Pruning Shears 5/8” Garden Clippers - Plant Cutting Scissors with Sharp Precision-Ground Steel Blade • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
Voulosimi 12 LBS River Rock Stones, Natural Decorative Polished Mixed Pebbles Gravel,Outdoor Decorative Stones for Plant Aquariums, Landscaping, Vase Fillers • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Fiskars 7029 Bow Saw, 21-Inch • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$494.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$577.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.88

Total project goal

$679.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $679.20

2 Donors

-$344.01

Donations toward project cost

-$293.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.60

match offer

-$334.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$283.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.18

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 $0.00

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