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Mr. Smith from Concord, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader!

Help me give my students a class set of the novels we read!

  • $2,482 goal

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

As an educator at Concord High School, I am reaching out with an important request that will significantly impact the education of my students. We are in dire need of a class set of books to enhance their learning experience and foster a love for reading.

Access to a diverse collection of books plays a vital role in shaping young minds, sparking curiosity, and nurturing a lifelong passion for learning.

Unfortunately, our current resources are limited, and many students are missing out on the opportunity to explore the worlds that literature has to offer.

I am appealing to your generosity and kindness to help us raise funds for a class set of books that align with our curriculum and cater to a range of interests and reading levels. Your donation, no matter the size, will contribute directly to providing my students with the tools they need to succeed academically and beyond.

With your support, we can create a nurturing and inspiring environment that encourages a love for reading and empowers our students to reach their full potential. Your contribution will have a lasting impact on the lives of these young learners, helping them develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

Thank you for considering our cause. Your generosity will make a world of difference in the lives of our students.

Mr. Smith
Grades 9-12
  • Concord High School
  • Concord, CA
    • More than a third 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

    This project will reach 155 students.

    36 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Hate U Give: A Printz Honor Winner • Amazon Business $10.73 100 $1,073.00
There There • Amazon Business $8.06 100 $806.00

Materials cost

$1,879.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $171.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,109.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$372.20

Total project goal

$2,481.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,481.31

34 Donors

-$2,093.96

Donations toward project cost

-$1,858.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$235.55

Matching donations from our partners

-$294.94

Match offers toward project cost

-$250.70

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$92.40

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 $0.00

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