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Ms. Chavez from Richmond, VA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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What Does It Mean to Be an American

Help me give my students supplies for the opportunity to be successful in the history fair and create a wonderful project for the 2025 VMHC history fair.

  • $252 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

Our students are required to participate in a history fair but many of them cannot afford the materials needed. The students are very bright and creative; these materials will allow them to reach their full potential. They will create displays comparing three paintings to reflect on what it means to be an American. In the end, they will reflect on how history informs the present.

They will answer the question, "Are all Americans created equal and do they have certain unalienable rights, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?"

The poster boards will be set up in the fair to display the students' reflections. The markers, paper, and tape will be used to create eye-catching designs. Students will be able to express their thoughts visually alongside their writing.

Ms. Chavez Thomas C Boushall Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

150 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Colored Trifold Presentation Board - 48" x 36", White • Blick Art Materials $6.59 20 $131.80
Crayola Washable Broadline Marker Set - Set of 64, Broadline, Window, and Gel Markers • Blick Art Materials $22.53 1 $22.53
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $8.32 1 $8.32
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68
UMETDO 8PCS Colored Masking Tape - Painters Tape, Rainbow Colors Rolls, Kids Art Supplies, Great for Crafts, Labeling, DIY Decorative, 1/2 Inch Masking Tape- Tiny Size • Amazon Business $6.23 1 $6.23
3M Highland Masking Tape 0.94 x 60 Yards 3 Core (MMM26001) • Staples $2.59 1 $2.59
Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Assorted Colors • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 1 $1.49

Materials cost

$180.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.07

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$213.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.66

Total project goal

$251.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $251.08

3 Donors

-$251.08

Donations toward project cost

-$213.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.66

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