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Ms. Arredondo from Brownsville, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlock Potential Through Words: Donate Reading Novels to Inspire Underprivileged!

Help me give my students novels and chairs. Join our mission! Support English Language Arts in underprivileged areas. Donate chairs, reading novels. Empower minds, inspire learners. Contact us today to make a lasting impact!

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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

In the midst of underprivileged communities, a silent battle for education rages on. English Language Arts, a tool of empowerment, holds immense potential for young minds in these areas. Yet, the lack of chairs and reading novels casts shadows on their growth.

Comfort is a foundation of effective learning.

In these environments, inadequate seating disrupts focus and engagement. Ergonomic chairs can turn classrooms into nurturing spaces where learning can truly flourish. A conducive environment enhances concentration and confidence, facilitating knowledge absorption.

Equally vital, reading novels kindle imagination and empathy. For underprivileged children, they provide windows into diverse worlds, igniting dreams and ambitions. By donating novels, we offer a passport to exploration, knowledge, and personal growth through captivating narratives.

This call is not just about physical contributions; it's about shaping futures. Chairs and novels signify support for individual journeys to success. Each contribution is a step toward breaking barriers and fostering a sense of belonging and potential.

To those who value education's potential, this is a call to make a difference. Your contribution of chairs or reading novels is an investment in young minds, a commitment to empowerment, and a belief that education can transcend circumstances.

In conclusion, the English Language Arts initiative in underprivileged areas aims to empower through education. By addressing basic needs and providing access to literature, we offer a chance for growth and resilience. Let's unite to uplift these young minds, helping them rise above adversity and reach for their aspirations.

Ms. Arredondo Lucio Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Brownsville, TX 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
6-8 Comprehension Strategies Complete Collection - 30 Book Set • AKJ Education $288.31 1 $288.31
Quill Brand� Kelburne Luxura Faux Leather Computer and Desk Chair, Black (50859) • Quill.com $189.99 1 $189.99
The Book Thief • AKJ Education $6.98 20 $139.60
Night • AKJ Education $8.40 15 $126.00
The Help • AKJ Education $12.41 5 $62.05

Materials cost

$805.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.65

Total project goal

$997.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $997.69

4 Donors

-$496.64

Donations toward project cost

-$425.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.75

match offer

-$496.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$422.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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