You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Chavez from Arleta, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Chavez is requesting

Voices of Success, Words to Inspire

My students need a class set of Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on Living, Leading, and Succeeding, African-American Literature, art supplies, and storage containers.

  • $869 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Chavez for her next project!

Help Ms. Chavez

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Chavez for her next project!

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 Students

When ordinary people decide to do extraordinary things they transform their lives and the lives of others around them. -Oprah Winfrey

I have a culturally and economically diverse group of students, but the commonalities they all share and what I am most proud of are their great hearts and passion for learning.

They treat each other with respect and are sensitive to each others' differences. They maintain an "I can" attitude and understand that they are the keepers of their own success. They have a true desire to learn and are highly motivated to work toward their own personal best. I teach at a Title 1 school that serves a diverse population of children with varying needs. Despite challenges, our students continue to thrive both socially and academically, with the support of dedicated teachers, a hard-working principal, an equally hard-working office staff, amazing parents, and a wonderful community! I'm lucky to be part of such a great school!

My Project

The resources I am requesting will be used in the following ways: I have ordered a class set of Reach: 40 Black Men Speak on Living, Leading, and Succeeding. Each student will have their own copy in which we analyze the individuals whose stories are presented and compare and contrast the different accounts shared by each man. In addition, supporting literature will be introduced to highlight other successful African-American male and females throughout our history and current times. Students will then select an important African-American figure that they are interested in learning more about and conduct research. Students will utilize the art materials to present their findings in the form of a collage that will include quotes and images of their person of study to be displayed in a student created art exhibit. Other classrooms will be invited to attend for a gallery walk-through of student work.

This project will benefit my students in many ways.

It is so important to highlight the achievements and successes of men of color. Too often minorities are portrayed in a negative light; these books will allow students to understand the universal human struggle and how anyone can rise above difficult situations despite the obstacles they may face. I want my students to be inspired by the stories of the men featured in Reach, to persevere and reach great heights.

Ms. Chavez Vena Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

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. Chavez

Arleta, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 3donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Chavez is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Reach (10 Copies) • AKJ Books $105.00 3 $315.00
Folia Corrugated Papers - 9-3/4" x 13-3/4", Classic, Pkg of 10 • Blick Art Materials $10.62 3 $31.86
Fadeless Designer Paper - 12" x 18", 25 Colors, Pkg of 100 • Blick Art Materials $15.72 1 $15.72
Crayola Ultra Bright Extreme Markers - Box of 8 (588175) • Amazon $4.48 7 $31.36
Reach • AKJ Books $10.95 2 $21.90
Black Stars • AKJ Books $19.67 1 $19.67
Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Artist Tiles - 6" x 6", 140 lb, Cold Press, Pkg of 10 • Blick Art Materials $4.86 4 $19.44
Colored Masking Tape Value Pack - 1" wide. Assorted Colors, 8 Rolls • Blick Art Materials $17.32 1 $17.32
Mulberry Paper Scrap Pack - Assorted Papers • Blick Art Materials $2.66 1 $2.66
Fiskars Gel Pens Pack of 48 • Nasco $15.85 1 $15.85
Shizen Handmade Paper by the Pound - Assorted Neutral Silks, Approx 24 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $7.90 2 $15.80
Crayola 8 Count Washable Multicultural Colors Conical Tip Markers • Amazon $5.06 3 $15.18
The African-American Century • AKJ Books $13.87 1 $13.87
Fadeless Art Board Pack - 9" x 12", Pkg of 16 • Blick Art Materials $4.50 2 $9.00
Say It Plain • AKJ Books $13.10 1 $13.10
Wooden Alphabet Tiles 12 x 12, Pkg. of 40 • Nasco $3.95 3 $11.85
Pacon Bright White Sulphite Drawing Paper - 9" x 12", 50 lb, 500 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $9.02 1 $9.02
Blick Sulphite Drawing Papers - 9" x 12", White, 500 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $8.93 1 $8.93
3 DOs 12 dia., Pkg. of 400 • Nasco $8.90 1 $8.90
Zentangle 8 Monograms and Alphabets • Nasco $7.45 1 $7.45
LL112VT - Heavy-Duty Paper Trays - Purple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 1 $6.99
LL112RD - Heavy-Duty Paper Tray - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Assorted Colors, 12 Pack (1905069) • Amazon $6.89 1 $6.89
The Bill of Rights : Protecting Our Freedom Then and Now Syl • AKJ Books $5.10 1 $5.10
LL131VT - Paper Tray Lids - Violet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
LL131RD - Paper Tray Lids - Red • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.99 1 $2.99
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$635.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.40

Sales tax

 $58.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$737.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.23

Total project goal

$868.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $868.18

1 Donor

-$434.09

Donations toward project cost

-$368.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.11

match offer

-$434.08

Match offer toward project cost

-$368.97

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.11

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Chavez and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"CA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/voices-of-success-words-to-inspire/1538183/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":30,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Chavez","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1159533086","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Arleta","teachersOnPage":[1194606],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":1538183,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"1194606":{"owner":"Ms. Chavez","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[1538183],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1194606_272x272.jpg?width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473316905488","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":211762,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["MTg3MDA2OA==","MjgwMDg4Ng=="],"teacherId":1194606,"schoolCounty":"Los Angeles","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"CA","name":"California"}}