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This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Williams from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Simple Tools Make a Big Difference!

Help me give my students a tech tub, color ink, stools, and pencils.

  • $608 goal

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Ms. Williams has another project! Donate to Time, Money, and Meaning: Hands-On Tools for Growing Minds to help her classroom.

$256 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Williams

Ms. Williams has another project! Donate to Time, Money, and Meaning: Hands-On Tools for Growing Minds to help her classroom.

$256 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

I am writing on behalf of my incredible 2nd-grade students who are at the heart of our school community. My school has always believed in nurturing the creativity and curiosity of our young learners. However, to fulfill this vision, we need certain resources that are currently beyond our reach. I am therefore reaching out to you for your generous support.

I am campaigning to raise funds for essential resources that will greatly enhance the learning experience of my students.

My goal is to receive more colored ink, pencils, and snacks, which will not only ignite their creativity but also allow them to express their thoughts and ideas in a more colorful and engaging way. I also aim for small group stools to foster a cooperative learning environment and tech tubs to introduce them to the world of digital education.

These resources play a vital role in making education more dynamic and interactive.

Ms. Williams PS 889 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 Ms. Williams

Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

21 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Bailey Plastic Nesting Stack Stools, 17.5"Height, Assorted Colors (5 Pack) • Amazon Business $75.92 1 $75.92
HP 218A - cyan - original - LaserJet - toner cartridge (W2181A) • Best Buy Education $74.32 1 $74.32
HP 218A - magenta - original - LaserJet - toner cartridge (W2183A) • Best Buy Education $74.32 1 $74.32
HP 218A - yellow - original - LaserJet - toner cartridge (W2182A) • Best Buy Education $74.32 1 $74.32
ORICO Multi USB Charging Station, 120W Charging Docking Organizer for Multiple Devices with Cables, 10-Ports Charging Station Compatible with iPad, iPhone, Tablet, Kindle and Cell Phones • Amazon Business $64.92 1 $64.92
HP 218A - black - original - LaserJet - toner cartridge (W2180A) • Best Buy Education $62.40 1 $62.40
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79
KTRIO Laminating Sheets, Holds 8.5 x 11 Inch Sheets 200 Pack, 3 Mil Clear Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inch Lamination Sheet Paper for Laminator, Round Corner Letter Size • Amazon Business $19.38 1 $19.38
Staples Invisible Clear Tape 0.75 x 36 yds. 1 Core Transparent 12 Rolls/Pack (52477-P12) • Staples $8.92 1 $8.92

Materials cost

$479.29

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$516.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.14

Total project goal

$607.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$607.62

10 Donors

-$551.15

Donations toward project cost

-$473.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.17

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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