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Ms. Hemphill from Little Rock, AR is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Word Cafe: Grab a Book and Let's Chill

Help me give my students The Word Cafe...the perfect chill spot to curl up and read a good book while sipping cider or hot chocolate

  • $312 goal

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My Project

In life, we often take the little things for granted. Things like hanging out with friends, discussing the newest book, over a cup of tea or hot chocolate seems like they are simple. But, to my students in our high poverty area, this is a luxury dream that many will not experience. Thus, The Word Cafe was born.

The Word Cafe will be an oasis of of social engagement and literary expression in our sea of learning.

As a way to incentive reading in our classroom, student will be able to earn coupons for free drinks upon completion of a reading book. Within our library cafe, students will be able to enjoy their favorite warm and cold beverages while curled up reading their favorite books. Thus, allowing my students opportunity to enhance their literacy skills and develop their social/emotional well being.

Ms. Hemphill Friendship Aspire Academy Middle School Grades 6-8

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. Hemphill

Little Rock, AR 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

HBCU Alum 100 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker, Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer, With Iced Coffee Capability, Brushed Gold • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
Crave Beverages Hot Cider Pods, Cider Variety Pack for Keurig K Cup Brewers, 40 Count, Assorted Variety Pack • Amazon Business $21.59 2 $43.18
Pingo Hot Chocolate Pods for Keurig KCup Brewers, Variety Pack, 100 Count • Amazon Business $30.77 1 $30.77

Materials cost

$213.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.73

Total project goal

$311.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $311.53

1 Donor

-$155.76

Donations toward project cost

-$132.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.36

match offer

-$155.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$132.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.36

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 $0.00

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