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Ms. Hommel from Phoenix, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Happy Classroom Makes Happy Engaged Students

Help me give my students their dream classroom that makes them feel at home while learning! Creating a welcoming environment is always easier with an organized teacher with the perfect rearrangeable work desk!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hommel's classroom raised $986

This project is fully funded

My Project

Creating a welcoming environment has always been a key ingredient to helping students feel safe and seen. Students will instantly have an enhanced mood with proper lighting, and fresh essential oil aroma as they enter the classroom. Having an organized bookshelf will all them to choose genre options more easily. In addition, having a fully ready cart where students can easily access early-finisher work, turn in assignments, and get the next assignment will create a steady flow in transitions. Lastly, our entire class has been on a hunt for the world's greatest pencil sharpener. Ours breaks at least one a month.

Ms. Hommel Abraham Lincoln Traditional School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ECR4Kids - ELR-0420 Birch 5-Section School Classroom Storage Cabinet with Casters, Natural, 30" H • Amazon Business $207.20 1 $207.20
Cubiker L-Shaped Computer Desk, Home Office Corner Desk with Non-Woven Drawer, Sturdy Writing Table, Space-Saving, Easy to Assemble • Amazon Business $155.99 1 $155.99
Winsome Wood Kenner Home Office, Reclaimed Wood • Amazon Business $125.99 1 $125.99
Honey-Can-Do Rolling Storage Cart and Organizer with 12 Plastic Drawers • Amazon Business $76.00 1 $76.00
BlueHills Premium 2000 ML XL Large Essential Oil Diffuser Aromatherapy Humidifier for Large Room Home 40 Hour Run Huge Coverage Area 2 Liter Extra Large Capacity Huge Diffuser High Mist White E001 • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
GlareShade (5-Pack) Fluorescent Light Covers - Improve Focus at Home, Office, Classroom or Hospital - Easy Install Magnetic Light Coverings Reduce Harsh Glare, Headaches & Eyestrain - Sky Blue Cloud • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Really Good Stuff Stackable Plastic Book and Organizer Bins for Classroom or Home Use – Sturdy Plastic Baskets in Fun Neon Colors (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $34.40 1 $34.40
Beiz Office Accessories Desk Organizer with Storage Drawer, Paper Tray & 5 Upright Slots, File Folder Holders Desktop Organization, Desk Supplies for Workspace, Home, School, College Dorm, Silver • Amazon Business $32.97 1 $32.97
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener, Heavy Duty Classroom Pencil Sharpeners for 6.5-8mm No.2/Colored Pencils, UL Listed Industrial Pencil Sharpener w/Stronger Helical Blade, Best School Pencil Sharpener • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$743.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$53.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$837.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.85

Total project goal

$985.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$985.64

1 Donor

-$985.64

Donations toward project cost

-$837.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.85

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$0.00

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