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Mrs. Paige from Richmond, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Motivated Applicant

Help me give my students organizational resources and snacks to complete their college applications.

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My Project

The anticipation of "what's next" after graduation can be an exciting, yet stressful time for high school seniors. Decisions must be made, research must be done, timelines are always approaching and parents seem to ask way more questions than normal about the future. With so much already on their plates, it can often be hard to manage the college admissions and job search processes independently. This is where my Future Center classroom steps in.

Students who've made the decision to attend college after high school have the added task of preparing and submitting the best college application that summarizes all of their accomplishments and highlights the traits and characteristics that make them unique.

For many of my seniors this is quite a challenge, especially when many of them will be the first in their families to attend college and do not know what to expect. So much thought and consideration goes into this process and many times it can become overwhelming. The Future Center offers reassurance and a place of peace where students can focus and receive assistance through each step of the application process. Without the noise of "outside," students can work on their applications, write and edit admissions essays and search for scholarships. To help fuel their motivation, I would like make the Future Center a comfortable and welcoming space. Snacks and organizational tools are perfect resources to help make this classroom a space where students feel encouraged to keep going when they become overwhelmed. As it gets colder outside, a warm cup of hot cocoa and a bag of fruit snacks might be the perfect treat to keep them engaged.

Mrs. Paige Thomas Jefferson 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.

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Richmond, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

150 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Two Pocket Folder, HERKKA 100 Pack 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, Business Card Slots Letter Size Paper Folders Designed for Office and Classroom Use, Assorted 5 Colors • Amazon Business $39.94 2 $79.88
Ginkgo [100 Pack 16 oz Disposable Coffee Cups with Lids and Sleeves - To Go Coffee Cups for Hot & Cold Drinks • Amazon Business $24.79 1 $24.79
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $19.72 1 $19.72
Victor Allen's Coffee Milk Chocolate Flavored Hot Cocoa Mix, 42 Count, Single Serve K-Cup Pods for Keurig K-Cup Brewers • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Rice Krispies Treats Mini Squares, Kids Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack, 20.1oz Box (52 Bars) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Keebler, Cookies and Crackers, Variety Pack, 31.2 oz (30 Count) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48

Materials cost

$176.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$208.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.88

Total project goal

$245.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $245.85

2 Donors

-$121.83

Donations toward project cost

-$116.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.84

match offer

-$108.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$91.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.23

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.81

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 $0.00

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