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Ms. Overbeck from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Library, One Seat at a Time

Help me give my students comfy chairs and a space where they can read new books with a Flex-Space Collaborative Floor Work Space Bundle.

  • $3,318 goal

This project expired on June 14, 2022.

This project expired on June 14, 2022.

My Project

I am requesting a Flex-Space Collaborative Floor Work Space Bundle. My students have no library. I am trying to change that! While I build a library from the ground up, the students will need comfy spaces to sit at and enjoy reading their new books. In addition, they will need tables to work at.

The Flex-Space Collaborative Floor Work Space Bundle has seating and tables that will allow my students to enjoy the area in many ways.

The students will be able to come to the library as a safe alternative to their classroom. Students can come and learn that books can be read not only as a part of their schoolwork but for pleasure as well.

Ms. Overbeck Joseph Pennell Elementary 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.

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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Philadelphia, PA 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

500 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC1404 - Flex-Space Gathering Zone • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2,749.00 1 $2,749.00

Materials cost

$2,749.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,820.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$497.69

Total project goal

$3,317.93

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