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Ms. Thomas's classroom raised $341

Clearing Clutter for Safe Shelter

Help me give my students items that will provide the security they need in the case of an unfortunate threat, such as walkie talkies and blackout curtains.

This project expired on May 19, 2023.

Ms. Thomas Amidon - Bowen Elementary School

Washington, DC Grades PreK-2

My Project

My young learners are filled with both innocence and ambition, and it is up to us to provide them with the safety and security they deserve.

We have to take all efforts necessary to protect our students while they're in our care.

The bookshelf that will be provided through the fulfillment of this project will allow us to better organize our storage closet in a way that will make it safe to shelter our students in the case of a predatory intruder, the blackout curtains will block visibility from intruders, and the walkie talkies will allow us to communicate with other grade-level classrooms when safe to do so. It's very sad that we have to prepare for such ills, but it's the world we currently live in.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

16 students impacted 8 donors

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Washington, DC
Grades PreK-2
Health & Wellness
Instructional Technology
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Thomas Amidon - Bowen Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Washington, DC 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

16 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Retevis RT22 Walkie Talkies Rechargeable Hands Free 2 Way Radios Two-Way Radio(6 Pack) with 6 Way Multi Gang Charger • Amazon Business $110.49 1 $110.49

Unbrand Black 5 Tier Metal Bookshelf Rack, • Amazon Business $72.98 1 $72.98

RYB HOME Door Curtains Blackout - Self Stick Tie Up Shades Tricia Door Window Curtain Blinds Light Block Insulating Sidelight Curtains, W 26 x L 69 inches, 1 Panel, Biscotti Beige • Amazon Business $16.95 2 $33.90

GE Personal Security Window and Door Alarm, 6 Pack, DIY Protection, Burglar Alert, Wireless, Magnetic Sensor, Off/Chime/Alarm, Easy Installation, Ideal for Home, Garage, Apartment and More, 49721 • Amazon Business $23.61 1 $23.61

Materials cost			$240.98
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$14.46
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.61
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$289.05
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$51.01
Total project goal			$340.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$340.06
6 Donors			-$256.64
Donations toward project cost			-$228.14
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.50
match offer			-$71.66
Match offer toward project cost			-$60.91
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$10.75
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$11.76
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Clearing Clutter for Safe Shelter

This project expired on May 19, 2023.

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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