You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Time is running out! Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

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

See what Ms. Thompson is requesting

A Seat at the Table

Help me give my students a clean and beautiful table for small group instruction, as well as stools, and a lamp to complete the small group space.

  • $839 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

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

Although you might imagine a teacher standing at the front of her classroom all day, much of my work occurs in small groups. I gather students around the kidney table and teach at different skill levels. During small groups, I remediate student understanding or push comprehension higher. At the teacher's table, I teach children to read, write, multiply, divide, and more.

The teacher's table is the helm of an elementary classroom, where she dives into the hard work of instruction while simultaneously steering the students seated at their desks.

Kids love to work at the teacher's table because it is where hands-on, group activities occur. With matching seats, great lighting, and a state-of-the-art table, we can get to work in style and comfort.

Having a clean, sturdy kidney table will be a game-changer in my brand-new classroom. For years, I have used a wobbly old table. Its bumpy surface makes it hard for students to write with a pencil. The legs give out or shake when students press too hard. For once, I would love to use a pretty, clean, and sturdy table to teach small groups.

Ms. Thompson G.H. Reid Elementary 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.

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

50 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Thompson is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Heavy-Duty Adjustable Group Table - 48" x 72" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $449.00 1 $449.00
Lakeshore Flex-Space Premium Stacking Stools - Maple - 18" • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
LEPOWER Wood Tripod Floor Lamp, Mid Century Standing Lamp for Living Room, Flaxen Lamp Shade, Modern Design Standing Lamp with E26 Lamp Base, Tall Floor Lamp for Bedroom, Study Room and Office Brown • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99

Materials cost

$643.99

Vendor shipping charges

$28.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$712.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.74

Total project goal

$838.29

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"VA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":2,"name":"Elementary School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":839,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/a-seat-at-the-table/9295262/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":50,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Thompson","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1945377358","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Richmond","teachersOnPage":[2415539],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9295262,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":34945,"schoolName":"G.H. Reid Elementary School","authorIds":{"2415539":{"owner":"Ms. Thompson","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9295262],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2415539_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458657583450","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":23,"teacherChallengeId":20436818,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":2415539,"schoolCounty":"Richmond City","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"VA","name":"Virginia"}}