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Ms. Sommers from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfy & Cozy Reading Nook!

Help me give my students their comfortable flexible seating area back!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sommers's classroom raised $217

This project is fully funded

My Project

These comfy chairs will be a huge asset to my book area. I am in need of chairs that my seats will be comfortable in and relax when their small group is having reading time. It will be a private space for them to enjoy reading books at their own level privately.

I want them to be comfortable and have a space that they can call their own as they soak in the love of reading.

I would love for them to love this area and want to be there to enjoy reading and relaxing!!

Ms. Sommers Pittsburgh Westwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Pittsburgh, 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

67 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Floor Cushion Pillow Set of 2, Round Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Floor Cushions for Living Room Tatami, Orange Yellow, 22 Inch • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
Meditation Floor Pillow Set of 2, Square Large Pillows Seating for Adults, Tufted Corduroy Floor Cushion for Living Room Tatami, Turquoise, 22x22 Inch • Amazon Business $44.98 1 $44.98
Small Computer Desk Small Office Desk 31 Inch Writing Desk Home Office Desks Small Space Desk Study Table Modern Simple Style Work Table with Storage Bag and Iron Hook, Wooden Desk for Home, Bedroom • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
VASAGLE End Table, Side Table with Storage, 15.7 x 15.7 x 23.6 Inch, Nightstand with X-Shaped Steel Frame, Rustic Table for Living Room, Bedroom, Farmhouse 3-Tier, Rustic Brown and Black ULET278B01V1 • Amazon Business $27.18 1 $27.18

Materials cost

$152.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.54

Total project goal

$216.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $216.95

1 Donor

-$216.95

Donations toward project cost

-$184.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.54

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 $0.00

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