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Ms. Velasquez from Miami, FL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Hardest Workers in the Room

Help me give my students a a bright future. These items help me do my job without having to worry about the basics. So much more goes into helping these kids, but you can help me have a foundation.

  • $460 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students are challenged economically. We are in a low income school where the community is filled with gangs and violence. We lost 7 students last year alone to gang violence. Having my project funded will help me help my students educational careers easier. We usually struggle with simple things like having a copy of an assignment printed.

Your donation would ensure that 131 students educational careers runs better than before.

These are students that have a hard time at home, why also be troubled in school?

My Project

It is the first day of school! Students are exciting about wearing their new outfits or uniforms, breaking the seal of their new notebooks, and showing off their new lunch boxes. Some students may not be able to relate to this experience. They may only have access to used clothing, they may not have new school supplies, and they may have to participate in the free lunch program provided by the school. As the teacher, it is our responsibility to not only treat every student equally, but establish an environment where all students treat each other with respect. How can I do this in a challenged socio-economic community where students worry about their next meal or having a writing utensil instead of learning? With YOUR help.

Our students come to school hungry, sometimes unbathed, or sleepless because of problems at home.

I ask for these items to help me make teaching easier for myself and for them. I don't have access to get my students worksheets. Which is why I asked for a printer. I asked for writing utensils because these are commonly missing in our school. Sometimes those of us that are blessed have the chance to help others. Why not help children?They are what will make the future better, if... if we get it right with them when they are young. Help make the world a better place, by starting with my community of individuals.

Ms. Velasquez Miami Northwestern Senior High School Grades 9-12

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. Velasquez

Miami, FL 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

170 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
5-Pack of Premium Self-Stick Easel Pads - 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets Per Pad - Thick Paper, Strong Staples, Sticky Easel Poster Chart Pads to Post on Walls - By IMPRESA • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
HP OfficeJet 5255 Wireless All-in-One Printer, HP Instant Ink & Amazon Dash Replenishment ready (M2U75A), Black • Amazon Business $69.89 1 $69.89
Crayola BIN528019 Crayon Classpack, Reg Size, 64 Colors, Pack of 832 • Amazon Business $46.98 1 $46.98
Manhattan Products - Stereo Headphones Lightweight Design With Adjustable Headband - Black • Best Buy Education $6.59 5 $32.95
Mind Reader MESHBOX5-PNK Mesh Organizer 5 Desktop Document Letter Tray for Folders, Mail, Stationary, Desk Accessories, Pink • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Avery Hi-Liter Desk-Style Highlighters, Smear Safe Ink, Chisel Tip, 12 Fluorescent Blue Highlighters (24016) • Amazon Business $8.39 3 $25.17
Charles Leonard Dry Erase Lapboard Class Pack, Includes 12 Each of Whiteboards, 2 Inch Felt Erasers and Black Dry Erase Markers (35036) • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
JARLINK Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy-duty Helical Blade to Fast Sharpen, Auto Stop for No.2/Colored Pencils(6-8mm), USB/Battery Operated in School Classroom/Office/Home (Black) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Avery Hi-Liter, Smear Safe Ink, Chisel Tip, 12 Pen Style Fluorescent Yellow School Highlighters (23591) • Amazon Business $4.94 3 $14.82
EasyPAG Mesh Desk Organizer Pencil Holder 9 Compartments with Drawer,Pink • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, 36-Count • Amazon Business $4.32 1 $4.32

Materials cost

$355.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.98

Total project goal

$459.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $459.89

12 Donors

-$441.22

Donations toward project cost

-$380.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.93

match offer

-$12.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$10.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

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 $0.00

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