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Mrs. Bourassi from Columbus, OH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Intervention A Literary Journey to Promote Wellness

Help me give my students essentials such as tissues during the cold and flu season, Band-Aid, and snacks.

  • $390 goal

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My Project

Our project aims to empower students from low-income families to actively engage in community service and wellness initiatives. The requested resources include snacks such as chips, popcorn, chocolate, and a box of tissues, along with band-aids, strategically chosen to facilitate the students' mission in supporting those in need within our community.

Our project centers around students providing assistance to individuals who are sick or in need within our community.

The snacks, band-aids, and tissues included in our request are essential supplies that will be distributed to those facing health challenges.

Supporting Those in Need: Our project centers around students providing assistance to individuals who are sick or in need within our community. The snacks, band-aids, and tissues included in our request are essential supplies that will be distributed to those facing health challenges. This aligns perfectly with the Allstate Foundation's objective of supporting those in need.

Backing Front-line Workers and Nurses: Recognizing the tireless efforts of front-line workers and nurses, our students will extend their support by delivering care packages containing the requested snacks, band-aids, and tissues. This not only acknowledges the hard work of these professionals but also contributes to their well-being during demanding times.

Promoting Health and Wellness Initiatives: By actively participating in community service and mutual aid, our students will contribute to the overall health and wellness of our community. The snacks provided are selected to be both enjoyable and nutritious, and the inclusion of tissues emphasizes our commitment to addressing various aspects of well-being.

Mrs. Bourassi Focus Learning Academy - Nrth Columbus Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Mrs. Bourassi

Columbus, OH View local requests

More than half 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

600 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pringles Variety Pack Potato Chips 0.67 oz. 36 Bags/Pack (220-00407) • Staples $34.29 2 $68.58
Toblerone Swiss Milk Chocolate Bar, Honey and Almond Nougat, 3.52 oz. Bars, 20/Box (KFI000702210054) • Quill.com $59.99 1 $59.99
Pacific Blue Basic Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 100 Tissues/Box, 30 Boxes/Pack (47410) • Quill.com $49.99 1 $49.99
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix, 1.75 oz., 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448) • Quill.com $36.99 1 $36.99
Act II Popcorn Butter Lovers 36/CT (GOV23255) • Staples $23.52 1 $23.52
Band-Aid Bandaid Flexible , 1 X 3 inches, Fabric, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $19.79 1 $19.79
Hershey's Dark Chocolate Lovers Snack Size Variety Candy Bars, 32.89 oz. (HEC99995) • Quill.com $18.79 1 $18.79
OREO Double Stuf Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 10 King Size Snack Packs • Amazon Business $17.03 1 $17.03

Materials cost

$294.68

Vendor shipping charges

$1.98

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.43

Total project goal

$389.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$389.51

1 Donor

-$389.51

Donations toward project cost

-$331.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.43

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$0.00

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