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Mrs. Ruffin from Richmond, VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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WE SPEAK..For Those Who Can't

Help me give my students a voice for the ones who are nonverbal.

  • $185 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 Students

My students are unique in their special way. They all required special attention and specific necessities that other children do not. They are builders, aspiring novelists, and doctors.

I am honored to be working with students who bring out the best in me.

My Project

Every material will be used in our special education room. They will assist students, especially those who are nonverbal with simple words and pictures to have a conversation. The pictures will make it easier for them to communicate. The posters, classroom banners, and storage bins are just to add some beautification to the classroom. The interactive boards will help our students to gain independence while they manipulate the activities on their own and eliminate distractions.

These donations could go a far way in our room because we plan to utilize them daily.

Mrs. Ruffin Richmond High School for the Arts 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

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 Mrs. Ruffin

Richmond, VA 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

10 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Really Good Stuff Plastic Storage Bins | Classroom Paper Trays - Scrapbook Tray - Craft Supplies - Fun Rainbow Colors - 14.25” x 10” (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $39.55 1 $39.55
Learning Resources Basic Vocabulary Photo Cards, Vocab/Phonics Learning, 156 Cards, Ages 5+, 3.5” Square • Amazon Business $20.43 1 $20.43
Dry Erase White Board, 12" X 12" Large Magnetic Desktop Whiteboard with Stand, 10 Markers, 4 Magnets, 1 Eraser, Portable Double-Sided White Board Easel for Kids Drawing to Do List Wall Desk School • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
2 Pieces Rainbow Classroom Decoration Bulletin Board Borders Motivational Classroom Banner Poster Kindness Matters School Banner with 40 Glue Points for Elementary Middle School Wall (Dark Color) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
HANGYUAN Push Pop-pop Bubble Fidget Sensory Toy, ADHD Autism Special Needs Board Game Soft Silicone Squeeze Toy-3PCS • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Sproutbrite Classroom Decorations - Welcome Banner and Poster for Teachers - Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Pre School, Elementary and Middle School • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
2-Pack Child with Autism On Board Alert Responders and Autism Awareness Love Puzzle Piece Car Truck Decal Sticker | Premium Quality Vinyl Sticker Size 5-Inches • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$124.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.63

Total project goal

$184.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $184.19

2 Donors

-$92.09

Donations toward project cost

-$78.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.81

match offer

-$92.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$78.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.81

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 $0.00

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