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Mr. Thomas from Philadelphia, PA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Strategic Thinkers, Comfortable Learners, Confident Students

Help me give my students a stellar educational experience! These supplies will revolutionize our classroom. The iPads will help with special projects and tracking data. The chairs will improve comfort during their reading station.

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My Project

Many of my students face significant financial and home-life challenges. In a poverty-stricken community, access to technology, academic resources, and even a safe, comforting environment is not guaranteed. By bringing these resources into the classroom, I can bridge the gap between what they have and what they deserve.

The iPads will allow my students to explore subjects in ways they’ve never experienced before, giving them access to a world of learning beyond the constraints of our school budget.

The chess boards will teach life skills like perseverance and strategic thinking, which are critical for overcoming obstacles. And the beanbag chairs will provide the comfort and sense of security they need to stay focused, particularly when life outside of school feels overwhelming.

For many of my students, the classroom is their only consistent refuge. By making it a place where they feel empowered and supported, we’re not just improving their educational experience—we’re giving them tools to break the cycle of poverty and dream bigger for their futures.

Mr. Thomas KIPP North Philadelphia Academy 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.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 50 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad (9th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $329.99 2 $659.98
Kaplan Early Learning 30" Vinyl Bean Bag Chair - Lime Green • Kaplan Early Learning Company $89.06 5 $445.30
Pressman Chess Game Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.06 5 $40.30

Materials cost

$1,145.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,192.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$210.49

Total project goal

$1,403.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,403.25

2 Donors

-$1,383.25

Donations toward project cost

-$1,175.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$207.49

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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 $0.00

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