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Mrs. Maye from Trenton, NJ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort, Connection, and a Cozy Corner for Reading & Conversations

Help me give my students a safe, inviting space for them to gather and grow.

  • $580 goal

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

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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

Our students need a welcoming and comfortable space where they can relax, read, and connect with one another. In our media center, there’s a small couch area that has quickly become a favorite gathering spot for students during their lunch periods, study halls, and independent reading time. Unfortunately, this area currently lacks the essential furniture to make it fully functional and inviting. With the addition of an ottoman and side tables, we can transform this space into a cozy, student-centered corner where students feel encouraged to read, talk, and unwind in a safe, positive environment.

Having a warm, comfortable space inside our school provides a sense of belonging and calm that so many of them crave.

The ottoman would offer extra seating and a place to rest their feet, while the side tables would give students a surface for their books, notebooks, snacks, and conversations. These simple additions would go a long way in making our media center feel like a second home — a place where every student feels welcomed and valued.

By supporting this project, donors would be directly contributing to the emotional well-being and academic engagement of our students. Comfortable, flexible seating not only creates a more inviting environment but also encourages students to spend time reading and socializing in healthy, positive ways. Your generosity would help us turn a popular hangout into an even better resource for our students — a small change that will make a big impact every single school day.

Mrs. Maye Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

990 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Winsome Morris 25.04" x 20.08" x 16.54" Wood Side Table With 2 Foldable Baskets, Espresso • Quill.com $157.99 2 $315.98
SONGMICS Storage Ottoman, Storage Bench, Tufted Entryway Bedroom Bench, 17.7 x 46.5 x 17.7 Inches, Hinges Easy Lid Operation, Wooden Legs, Linen-Look Cover, Loads 330 lb, Light Denim Blue ULOM070Q01 • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99

Materials cost

$455.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$492.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.97

Total project goal

$579.78

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