In April, we moved offices and needed some awesome furniture for our new space. HUGE thanks to Crate and Barrel and CB2 for coming to our rescue with a generous donation of office furniture! Please see the before and after photos below to see what a tremendous difference their donations have made.
A special shout out to the wonderful Vance Williams, Mikel Welch, and Vicky Williams for all of their help designing, hanging, and securing donations. You guys ROCK!
Dining Area
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Kitchen
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Working lounge
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Front entry
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More photos from our Crate and Barrel transformation:
It’s starting to feel like home!
It looks beautiful. You guys deserve it – thanks for all you do!
Comment by Mrs. H in Oregon — December 15, 2010 at 8:08pm
It looks so warm and inviting. I would love to volunteer come up and volunteer someday. I am happy you have a great work space…often hard to find in NY.
Comment by Debby — December 16, 2010 at 2:18pm
I am pleased that you now have an inviting and comfortable work space. This is important as it will help you to continue assisting students and teachers who need support. You are truly an amazing team. The work you do is to be commended. You make the most wonderful dreams come true with such ease. Thank you for being excellent in every way.
Ms. Z
Comment by Ms. Z — December 31, 2010 at 5:08am
Love. Love. Love your new digs! Can I come over and play?
Comment by Shelly Wright — January 20, 2011 at 2:42pm
The pictures on the walls are great! Thanks for all that you do for us in the classroom!
Comment by Eric C. — January 20, 2011 at 2:52pm
Looking very nice
Comment by kristi — January 20, 2011 at 2:58pm
Love all your bright color! Enjoy your new environment!
Comment by Ms. H in Chicago — January 20, 2011 at 3:09pm
WOW! For all you do for classrooms across America…A BIG THANKS! You truly deserve an inspirational work space to conduct the business of making classroom dreams come true. ENJOY
Comment by Ruth Edge — January 20, 2011 at 3:20pm
What a bright, cheery, and happy place! Love the “school” touches…hoola hoops, hopscotch. Thanks for everything you do for teachers and children!
Comment by DeeAnn Moran — January 20, 2011 at 3:24pm
Bravo for all you do! Great look!
Comment by Judith Haren — January 20, 2011 at 3:34pm
Wow! Nice to see “Pay it Forward” attitudes at work from you AND the folks at Crate & Barrel!! You continue to inspire me…..
A HUGE thank you to all of you! Enjoy your beautiful and inviting offices!!
Kim Howell
Comment by Kim Howell — January 20, 2011 at 3:35pm
Amazing spaces! I can’t think of anyone I would rather wee with this beautiful work space! More reason to shop at Crate & Barrel!
Comment by Beth Cox — January 20, 2011 at 3:46pm
I am thrilled for you all! You’re organization has been around a while, and it’s about time. You all deserve it. We just opened our first charter school and our office looks like the “before” photos. I know how it is, at the beginning. One day, I hope our office will look as beautiful as yours. CONGRATS!
Sara Riegert
Founder/Director/Teacher
Academy Del Sol
http://www.academydelsol.cmo
Comment by Sara Riegert — January 20, 2011 at 3:54pm
I have never heard of this company before , but the pictures of before and after are absolutely amazing.
Comment by Barbara Hill — January 20, 2011 at 4:10pm
Very nice digs. Beautiful! I appreciate all that you have done for my kids and thing you deserve this great makeover! Keep up the good work:)
Comment by Tina Cavallaro — January 20, 2011 at 4:18pm
It is wonderful to have a nice place to work. I am glad your dream came true!
Comment by Dawn Roberson — January 20, 2011 at 5:19pm
It looks just as great in photos as it does in person! You deserve thanks for all you do for us!!!
Comment by Regina — January 20, 2011 at 5:29pm
It looks beautiful! Boy do all of you deserve it! Thank you for all you do!!!
Comment by kathy — January 20, 2011 at 5:57pm
U GUYS DESERVE IT FOR ALL THE HARD WORK U DO!! AND YES, I AM SHOUTING BECAUSE EVERYONE NEEDS TO HEAR THIS :-) CONGRATULATIONS!!
Comment by D TIldon — January 20, 2011 at 6:05pm
Looks amazing! Thank you for everything you do. My students are reading a wonderful book now because of you.
Comment by Nicole — January 20, 2011 at 6:36pm
Great job, I shared this with my students and some now have new ideas for transforming their own space.
Comment by Alvn Burns — January 20, 2011 at 6:58pm
You have have helped me reach out to my students that you deserve everything you have gotten. Thank you for all you do!
Comment by Elaine — January 20, 2011 at 7:03pm
I think everything looks great. Your organization deserves this and more for everything you do. Thanks
Comment by Albert Estrada — January 20, 2011 at 8:30pm
Wow! What a difference! Thanks to Crate and Barrel for donating a few things on your “wish list” to make your work easier and more enjoyable! Thanks for all you do to help teachers as well.
Comment by Darlene — January 20, 2011 at 9:18pm
You guys are the best for helping teachers in need. Now it’s time for you to enjoy all the new things you got!!! You deserve it!
Comment by Entela — January 20, 2011 at 9:43pm
The before and after pics are like night and day…you guys deserve it. Our classrooms are so much better because of DonorsChoose.
Thanks for all you do.
Enjoy!!
Comment by Judy — January 20, 2011 at 9:52pm
Looks great! I love DonorsChoose, you really deserved this!!!!! You make so many dreams come true, I am glad that yours did too :)
Comment by Kimkdobrzensky — January 20, 2011 at 11:39pm
You deserve every bit of that transformation considering how much you have helped to transform classrooms. Enjoy!
Comment by Kathy Harriman — January 21, 2011 at 1:41am
Thanks for all you do for us. The new place looks great!! Enjoy it!
Keep up the good work.
Comment by Ellen Sunshine — January 21, 2011 at 6:57am
What an awesome space for an awesome organization! You guys deserve the pleasant surroundings. Enjoy!
Comment by Ahna — January 21, 2011 at 9:36am
How cool! Looks great. Thanks Crate and Barrel
Comment by Karen — January 21, 2011 at 10:23am
I really like the new office…You all truly deserve it for the work you do and what you have created is wonderful!
Comment by Kathy Brady — January 21, 2011 at 11:47am
The office looks fantastic! Well deserving for an organization that helps teachers and students. Enjoy it!
Comment by Denise Kemp — January 21, 2011 at 11:54am
Your new office looks great! You certainly deserve it for all of the work you do for our children. I will make sure I support Crate and Barrel in the future.
Comment by Lois Edwards — January 21, 2011 at 2:03pm
WOW! What a transformation! It looks GREAT! Great things happen for great people! Good for you guys!
Comment by Julie Tanen — January 21, 2011 at 2:09pm
Love it!!!Keep up the good work!
Comment by Tiffanye — January 21, 2011 at 5:28pm
LOVE IT!!! especially the lucite table that wraps around the chair! I want one now!
Comment by mebert — January 21, 2011 at 6:55pm
What a fantastic makeover! Crate & Barrel did an outstanding job. You deserve it for operating such an efficient and wonderful organization. Thank you for all you do for teachers!
Comment by John Lake — January 22, 2011 at 12:16am
Your new space looks beautiful and inviting! And I enjoyed seeing some faces behind this awesome company! My kids have benefited greatly from your services and we are most thankful! So, enjoy your new place!
Comment by Kristin Beskeen — January 22, 2011 at 5:39am
So fun! Great Work!
Comment by Jessica — January 22, 2011 at 4:23pm
Love it! You work so hard for all of us! You, too, deserve a wish come true. Looks great!
Comment by Sue Matican — January 22, 2011 at 7:16pm
How fun for you all to receive a new office space full wonderful tools for your environment just as we do for our classrooms and students.
Congrats.
Comment by Danielle — January 22, 2011 at 9:16pm
Much nicer, and certainly well deserved!
Comment by Suzie — January 23, 2011 at 10:34pm
It is wonderful to see how beautiful your new offices have become! You all have done so much for teachers and our feeling of survival in today’s economy. What would we do without our ideas having a chance at fruition – and all because of you?!!
Comment by Mari Reeves — January 24, 2011 at 2:10pm
It looks amazing. You deserve evey bit of it. Thank you for all that you do.
Comment by theresa — February 5, 2011 at 12:53pm
It looks amazing. You deserve evey bit of it. Thank you for all that you do. DC is the best!
Comment by theresa — February 5, 2011 at 12:55pm