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Mrs. Felix from Cudahy, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transforming Lives One Brushstroke at a Time

Help me give my students the gift of creative expression by donating acrylic paints, canvases, and easels to enrich their therapeutic experience in my mental health office.

  • 2 donors
  • $183 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 Project

What I love most about my clients is their remarkable resilience and willingness to explore their emotions creatively. Each individual brings a unique story and perspective to our therapeutic sessions, enriching the environment with their courage and authenticity. Witnessing their growth as they face challenges head-on inspires me daily.

The specific items I am requesting—acrylic paints, canvases, and easels—will play a vital role in their learning and therapeutic process.

Acrylic paints provide a medium for bold expression, allowing clients to convey complex emotions that words often fail to capture. This medium's fast-drying quality encourages experimentation, helping clients understand that their mental health journey is not about perfection but exploration.

Canvases serve as a tangible outlet for their feelings, transforming abstract emotions into visual representations. Completing a canvas not only boosts self-esteem but also creates a physical reminder of their progress and personal milestones. Easels enhance the creative experience, allowing clients to work comfortably while promoting focus and engagement. This supportive setup encourages a sense of professionalism, where clients can fully immerse themselves in their art.

My goals for this project are to create a safe space where self-expression fosters healing, empower clients with tools that promote self-discovery, and cultivate an environment that encourages open dialogue about mental health.

What makes my clients special is their unwavering determination to confront their struggles and their willingness to embrace vulnerability through art. Each one is on a unique journey toward self-acceptance and growth, and I am honored to support them in exploring their emotions. "Transforming Lives One Brushstroke at a Time" aims to harness the power of creativity to facilitate healing, connection, and understanding within this incredible community.

Mrs. Felix Elizabeth Learning Center 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Felix

Cudahy, 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

23 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mini Canvas Panels 6 x 6 inch Canvas Set with Tiny Pine Wood Display Holder Easels, Cotton Pre-Stretched Small Canvas Boards Blank Canvases for Paintings Craft Small Acrylics Oil Art Projects-12 Set • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
Apple Barrel Art Lessons Paint and Brush Set, 34 pc Kit Including 23 2 fl oz Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Colors, 1 2 fl oz bottle of Mod Podge Matte, 10 FolkArt Brushes, 6 Video Lessons And More • Amazon Business $26.30 1 $26.30
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint - Value Set, Set of 16, Assorted Colors, 2 oz, Bottles • Blick Art Materials $20.98 1 $20.98
Apple Barrel, Vibrant Spectrum Collection Acrylic Craft Paint, PROMOABIII, 2 fl oz each, 16 assorted matte colors, 16 count • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Paint Brushes Set, 30 Pcs Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting, Oil Watercolor Acrylic Paint Brush, Artist Paintbrushes for Body Face Rock Canvas, Kids Adult Drawing Arts Crafts Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$104.23

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $9.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.40

Total project goal

$182.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $182.68

1 Donor

-$91.34

Donations toward project cost

-$77.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.70

match offer

-$91.34

Match offer toward project cost

-$77.64

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.70

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 $0.00

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