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Mrs. Cherry from Gadsden, AL is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Desk for Success

Help me give my students the Billy Student Desks to improve organization and enhance classroom management.

  • $1,795 goal

This project expired on October 25, 2025.

This project expired on October 25, 2025.

My Project

I love that my students are very attentive and aware of their supplies and like their supplies to be in an orderly fashion so that they are easy accessible at the beginning and ending of instruction. The Billy open desk would provide my students with individual workspace, assist with organization and reduce distractions. It allows students to also keep supplies and books at their seats, leading to a more structured and positive environment. Please consider donating to my classroom and help me, help my students with getting new desks. I can't do it without your support. We thank you and welcome all donations. No donation is too small.

Mrs. Cherry Ray Thompson 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Flash Furniture Billie Student Desks with Grey Tops and Adjustable Height Black Pedestal Frames, Set of 5 • Amazon Business $340.97 4 $1,363.88

Materials cost

$1,363.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $111.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,525.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$269.21

Total project goal

$1,794.71

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