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Ms. Angela from Baltimore, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sew We Go Camping, Baltimore City Students Fundraise For Camping

Help me give my students camping essentials which many do not have access to, like tents and camp stoves. They also need sewing machines and supplies for school performance costumes, and their textile arts fundraising projects.

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My Students

Our students come from twenty-six zip codes around Baltimore City. They are as diverse as our city is, making a community that is 66% African American, 27% White, 3% Hispanic/Latinx, 4% Asian or more than one race; approximately 45% come from families considered low-income.

There is no better way to bridge our divides than to have our diverse student community work together on common goals.

Our inner city elementary and middle school students need help funding their textile arts program, micro-economy, and camping adventure, all of which are interrelated and are a valuable part of their curriculum. Our textile arts program is used for fundraising and costume design for school performances. Student fundraising builds on current student led efforts that finance important community building trips. To be successful fundraisers, creators, and campers, my students must learn to consider each others' valuable perspectives which are drawn from their own experiences.

My students are enthusiastic, creative, and motivated. They will do amazing things if given the resources, but being from an inner city public school, resources are scant. They would be overjoyed for any help they get to run their business, textile arts program, and obtain essential camping gear.

My Project

Our events have and will range from well attended Spring Festivals, sewn crafts sales, made from scratch bake sales, and pop-up coffee shops. Students work together to fundraise with the ultimate goal of an overnight camping trip at a local state park.

We wish to create programs that will teach students to collaborate ideas and implement plans for textile creations and fundraising with a goal of financing their end of year community trip which many of our families could not afford otherwise.

Our textile arts room needs a few more sewing machines and supplies to accommodate student interest. Currently they wait to use the two machines we have. With more machines, they can produce more product for their sales, and in turn, make more funds for their camping trip. This year they have already made masks and scrunchies for their fundraisers, created dance outfits from African Kente and Ankara fabrics for their upcoming Black History Month performance, and have begun designing costumes for their Lion King performance.

We feel getting our inner city students into the thick of nature is an important experience. Many of our students have never been camping and do not have access to equipment and supplies. While student fundraising pays for campsites, travel, and groceries, it does not leave enough for camp essentials like tents, stoves, sleeping bags, tarps, and the crucial French press to keep chaperones happy in the morning! These essentials can be reused for many years.

Ms. Angela Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School 336 Grades 3-5

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 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

210 students impacted 25donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SINGER | 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine With Included Accessory Kit, 97 Stitch Applications, Simple, Easy To Use & Great for Beginners • Amazon Business $179.99 2 $359.98
Extremus Camping Tent, Family Tents for Camping, Quick Set-Up, 4 Person Outdoor Tent, Gray/Chartreuse, 1 Door • Amazon Business $39.64 8 $317.12
Extremus Camping Tent, Family Tents for Camping, Quick Set-Up, 4 Person Outdoor Tent, Gray/Royal Blue, 1 Door • Amazon Business $45.49 6 $272.94
Concord Double Propane Burner, Outdoor 2 Burner Camping Stove for Cooking / Home Brewing / Making Sauce • Amazon Business $113.80 1 $113.80
WORKLION 24" x 36" Large Self Healing PVC Cutting Mat, Double Sided, Gridded Rotary Cutting Board for Craft, Fabric, Quilting, Sewing, Scrapbooking - Art Project • Amazon Business $34.11 2 $68.22
Forceatt Lightweight Sleeping Bag (with Compression Bag), Suitable for 2-3 Seasons and Weighing Only 0.8kg, Ideal Camping Gear for Adults and Children, Travel, Hiking and Outdoor (Royal Blue) • Amazon Business $16.55 3 $49.65
Forceatt Lightweight Sleeping Bag (with Compression Bag), Suitable for 2-3 Seasons and Weighing Only 0.8kg, Ideal Camping Gear for Adults and Children, Travel, Hiking and Outdoor • Amazon Business $16.55 3 $49.65
Kai 5210 8-inch Dressmaking Shears (N5210) • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Veken French Press Coffee Tea Maker 50oz, 304 Stainless Steel Insulated Coffee Press with 4 Filter Screens Milk Frother, Rust-Free, Dishwasher Safe, Silver • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
B-Air Grizzly Multi-Purpose Waterproof Tarp, 8x10 Ft, Pack of 4, Blue • Amazon Business $29.47 1 $29.47
FASTPRO 18-Pack, 9-LED Mini Flashlight Set, 54-Pieces AAA Batteries are Included and Pre-Installed, Perfect For Class Teaching, Camping, Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Sewing Thread Assortment - 100 Spools of Polyester Thread for Hand & Sewing Machine - 250 yds. Per Spool in a Multicolored Set - Extra White & Black • Amazon Business $26.25 1 $26.25
New brothread 2X60 Spools Wooden Thread Rack/Thread Holder Organizer with Hanging Hooks for Embroidery Quilting and Sewing Threads • Amazon Business $25.88 1 $25.88
4 Pack Solar Hanging Mason Jar Lights with Stakes, Outdoor Waterproof Decorative Solar Lantern Table Lamp, Vintage Glass Jar Starry Fairy Light with 30 LEDs for Patio Garden Yard Tree Walkway • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
WIWAPLEX 72 Pcs Prewound Bobbins Sewing Threads Standard Size and Assorted Colors Thread Bobbins with Bobbin Case for Brother/Babylock/Janome/Elna/Singer Embroidery Machine (72 Colors) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Solution4Patio Homes Garden 4 ft. Short Garden Hose 5/8 inch Yellow Lead-Hose Male/Female Commercial Brass Coupling Fittings for Water Softener, Dehumidifier, RV Filter and Camp Water Tank #G-H153A06 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$1,472.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $88.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,613.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$284.71

Total project goal

$1,898.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,898.06

22 Donors

-$1,876.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,613.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$262.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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