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Ms. Avendano from Richmond, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Third Annual Black History Joy Community Event

Help me give my students the supplies they need to host our Third Annual Black History Joy Event at our High School!

  • $1,953 goal

This project expired on April 29, 2025.

This project expired on April 29, 2025.

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 Project

This year my ASB Leadership class is hosting our Third Annual Black History Joy Community Event at our High School on February 28th, 2025. Black History Joy is a schoolwide event open to the community. It includes art workshops, local food vendors, student and community performances, student fundraisers, art exhibits and more. The theme this year is Pan Africanism to spread awareness about the African Diaspora, especially since our student body is made up of Black students from various continents.

Honoring and celebrating Black History Month is especially important at our historically African-American school.

In the past decade, our demographics have drastically changed. However, we want to actively support our Black students, teachers, administration and staff. Our first Black History Joy event two years ago resulted in high student engagement from all racial and ethnic backgrounds; so much that students are already asking for our event this year.

To fully bring our Black History Joy Event to life, we need financial support to bring our Pan African Theme to life, including art, decorative and logistical supplies that will be distributed to students and community members for free. The supplies include canvases, decorations (balloons, table cloths, etc.), Black History Month wristbands, snacks, utensils for food distribution and more.

My students and I are so excited to host the Third Annual Black History Joy Event! Your financial support is so valuable to our school community!

Ms. Avendano John F Kennedy High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, CA 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

800 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips 30 Bags/Pack 2 Packs/Box (FRI70227) • Staples $54.23 4 $216.92
C-Line DuPont Tyvek Security Wristbands, Red, 100 Per Pack, 2/Pack (CLI89104-2) • Quill.com $33.29 4 $133.16
Frito Lay Flamin' Hot Mix Variety Pack, 30 Bags/Pack (295-00007) • Quill.com $63.99 2 $127.98
Deekin 120 Pcs Black History Month Rubber Bracelets Juneteenth Freedom Day Silicone Bracelets Juneteenth Party Supplies Elastic Silicone Wristband Black History Month Decorations for Adults Favors • Amazon Business $28.86 4 $115.44
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips, 1 oz., 50 Bags/Pack (220-00403) • Quill.com $54.99 2 $109.98
Black History Month Table Runner Afro African American Heritage Festival Support Equality Social Celebration Holiday Kitchen Dining Table Decoration (13" x 108") • Amazon Business $8.99 10 $89.90
Comfy Package GUSTO [18 oz. - 100 Count] Disposable Plastic Red Cups, Party Drinking Cups for Events and Everyday Use • Amazon Business $15.81 5 $79.05
Amazon Basics Collapsible Folding Heavy Duty Utility Wagon for Outdoor Sports, Camping, Garden, and Shopping, Black • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
C-Line DuPont Tyvek Security Wristbands, Green, 100 Per Pack, 2/Pack (CLI89103-2) • Quill.com $33.29 2 $66.58
Black History Month Decorations, Black History Month Balloon Garland Arch Kit with Black History Month Backdrop and Tablecloth for African American Decorations • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
Blick Economy Cotton Canvas Panel Classroom Pack - 8" x 10", Class Pack of 24 • Blick Art Materials $22.64 2 $45.28
Tosnail 24 Pack 3" x 3" Mini Canvas and Easel Set, Small Art Easel Stand with Canvas Set, Tabletop Wooden Display Stand and Canvas Panels for Artist, Students, Adults, Kids Painting • Amazon Business $21.89 2 $43.78
Utopia Kitchen Spandex Tablecloth 2 Pack [6FT, Red] Tight, Fitted, Washable and Wrinkle Resistant Stretch Rectangular Patio Table Cover for Event, Wedding, Banquet & Parties [72Lx30Wx30H Inch] • Amazon Business $20.69 2 $41.38
ANJOR 3x5 Fts UNIA Black Liberation African American Afro Outline Flag Map African Banner • Amazon Business $6.88 6 $41.28
Acrylic Paint Brush Set, 1 Packs / 10 pcs Watercolor Brushes Painting Brush Nylon Hair Brushes for All Purpose Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits • Amazon Business $3.99 10 $39.90
Utopia Kitchen Spandex Tablecloth 2 Pack [6FT, Emerald Green] Tight, Fitted, Washable and Wrinkle Resistant Stretch Rectangular Patio Table Cover for Event, Wedding & Parties [72Lx30Wx30H Inch] • Amazon Business $19.79 2 $39.58
Utopia Kitchen Spandex Tablecloth 2 Pack [6FT, Black] Tight, Fitted, Washable and Wrinkle Resistant Stretch Rectangular Patio Table Cover for Event, Wedding, Banquet & Parties [72Lx30Wx30H Inch] • Amazon Business $17.09 2 $34.18
Duck EZ Start Clear Packing Tape Refills – 6 Rolls of Packaging Tape for Shipping, Moving & Storage - Quiet Easy Start Tape for Boxes & Mailing Supplies, 1.88 Inch x 55 Yards (287862) • Amazon Business $13.80 2 $27.60
100pcs Black Balloons, 12 inch Black Latex Party Balloons Helium Quality for Gende Reveal, Birthday,Baby Shower,Wedding, Halloween or Christmas PartyParty Decoration (with Black Ribbon) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
100pcs Green Balloons, 12 inch Green Latex Party Balloons Helium Quality for Gender Reveal, Birthday Party, Baby Shower,Wedding,Christmas Party Decoration (with Green Ribbon)… • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
RUBFAC Red Balloons, 120pcs 5 Inch Red Balloons, Thicker Red Balloons for Birthday Wedding Baby Shower Graduation Anniversary Party Decorations • Amazon Business $5.49 3 $16.47
Black History Month Banner Afro African American Heritage Festival Yard Sign Holiday Welcome Sign Indoor Outdoor Garden Decor for Justice Revolution Movement Celebration Holiday Party Decoration • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Black, 4/Pack (38264PP) • Quill.com $6.10 1 $6.10

Materials cost

$1,463.42

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$133.90

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,659.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$292.80

Total project goal

$1,952.02

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