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Mrs. Cartwright from Winston-Salem, NC is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Cartwright's classroom raised $419

Home Away From Home: Carpets for Comfort

Help me give my students carpets that turn our classroom into a safe and inviting home

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Mrs. Cartwright Quality Education Academy - High School
Winston-Salem, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

My students are my family and I create a classroom environment where my students feel at home. My students are curious, resilient, and full of energy. They come to school each day ready to learn, eager to share their ideas, and excited to be part of our classroom family. I love how they support one another, celebrate each other’s successes, and grow stronger together.

Carpets will give my students a soft, safe place to gather during lessons, story time, and group discussions, creating a comfortable environment where learning feels inviting.

Sitting together on the carpet fosters connection, teamwork, and a sense of belonging, helping us build a strong classroom community. With a designated carpet area, students can transition smoothly between activities, stay focused, and remain engaged. Most importantly, these carpets will become the heart of our classroom, where laughter, learning, and friendships grow every day.

These carpets are more than classroom resources—they are tools for creating a safe, inviting home where my students can thrive academically and emotionally. With your support, I can give them the comfort and community they deserve.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 90 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Cartwright Quality Education Academy - High 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.

Winston-Salem, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

HBCU Alum 90 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Living Room Area Rug 8x10 - Grey Plush Shag Rugs for Living Room Bedroom - Large Modern Soft Indoor Non-Slip Shaggy Floor Carpet,Tie-Dyed Light Gray • Amazon Business $104.49 2 $208.98
Fluffy Rug 8x10 for Living Room - Large Grey Plush Shag Area Rugs for Bedroom - Modern Non-Slip Soft Shaggy Floor Carpet for Home Dorm Kids Room (Black and Grey) • Amazon Business $88.81 1 $88.81

Materials cost

$297.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$355.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.73

Total project goal

$418.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $418.22

3 Donors

-$418.22

Donations toward project cost

-$355.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.73

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