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Ms. Williams from Springfield, MA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Counselors Create Calm Comfortable Classrooms

Help me give my students a file cabinet, headphones, storage cart and other resources for a comfortable space to come to and receive social emotional support.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Williams's classroom raised $436

This project is fully funded

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

I’m excited to share a project I am launching called “Counselors Create Calm Comfortable Classrooms.” This initiative is designed to provide our students with a peaceful, supportive environment where they can thrive academically and emotionally. We are requesting a file cabinet, headphones, storage cart and other resources.These tools help create a calming atmosphere, reducing anxiety and improving focus. When students feel emotionally supported, they are more likely to engage in learning, retain information, and perform at their best. My goal is to create a space where students can feel safe, grounded, and ready to learn. By reducing stress and promoting emotional well-being, we aim to enhance their concentration, behavior, and overall academic success. This project is about ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel, not only in their studies but in life. Our students are resilient and full of potential. Many face challenges outside the classroom, yet they demonstrate a strong desire to learn and grow. By providing a calm, supportive environment, we can help them overcome these obstacles and unlock their full potential. Your support will directly impact the well-being and success of our students.

Ms. Williams John Duggan Academy Grades 9-12

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

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.

Springfield, MA 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

15 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
YITAHOME 4-Drawer File Cabinet with Lock, 15.86" Deep Vertical Filing Cabinet for Letter A4-Sized Files, Need to Assemble, Storage Cabinet for Home Office, Black • Amazon Business $93.49 1 $93.49
AILIHEN Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for K-12 School Classroom, On-Ear Wired Headset with Microphone for Students Children with 93dB Volume Limited, 3.5mm Jack for Chromebooks Tablets Laptop Computer • Amazon Business $77.00 1 $77.00
School Smart Folding Storage Cart on Wheels, Large, 16-1/4 x 13 x 13-1/2 Inches, Black • School Specialty $36.97 1 $36.97
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Amazon Basics Rectangular Commercial Slim Trash Can for Kitchen, Office, 23 Gallons, Garbage Can, Black, Pack of 1, (Previously AmazonCommercial brand) • Amazon Business $33.51 1 $33.51
Insignia - 10-Sheet Crosscut Paper/CD Shredder - Black • Best Buy Education $33.31 1 $33.31
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37

Materials cost

$331.51

Vendor shipping charges

$3.70

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$370.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.33

Total project goal

$435.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$435.51

1 Donor

-$217.76

Donations toward project cost

-$185.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.66

match offer

-$217.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$185.08

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.66

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$0.00

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