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Mrs. Melissa from South Holland IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Independence: Organizational Tools for our Vocational Life Skills Room!

Help me give my students materials to keep our vocational life skills room organized.

  • 2 donors
  • $233 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

"Unlocking Potential: Creating Order in Our Vocational Life Skills Room!

At our school, we're dedicated to empowering students with autism to develop essential life skills that will support them in their journey towards independence.

One crucial aspect of this journey is ensuring that our vocational life skills room is organized and equipped with the necessary materials for effective learning.

With your generous support, we're embarking on a mission to transform chaos into order within our vocational life skills room. By acquiring essential materials such as storage bins, shelving units, labeling supplies, and organizational tools, we aim to create a structured and efficient environment where our students can thrive.

Imagine the impact of a neatly organized space: students will be able to easily locate materials, follow routines with greater independence, and engage more fully in vocational tasks. Your donation will not only provide tangible resources but will also send a powerful message of support to our students, letting them know that their learning environment is valued and prioritized.

Together, let's pave the way for our students to develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate the world around them with ease. Your contribution will make a lasting difference in the lives of these remarkable individuals as they prepare for success in both work and life. Thank you for joining us on this journey of empowerment and opportunity!"

Mrs. Melissa
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Russell and Hazel Acrylic Wall Calendars and Accessories - Acrylic Monthly Wall Calendar, 24"W x 1/4"D x 24"H • Blick Art Materials $84.00 1 $84.00
U Brands Paperboard Desk Organization Set, Solid Navy (3631U00-02) • Quill.com $30.59 1 $30.59
reliahom 2 Pack Broom Holder Mop Hanger Wall Mount Metal Organization Garage Storage System Garden Kitchen Tool Organizer(5 Racks with 4 Hooks, Black) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Desk Organizers and Accessories, File Organizer with Drawer and Pen Holder, Paper Organizer Letter Tray, Office Organization with Handle for Office Supplies, Desktop Organizer, Workspace Organizers • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Grtard 6 Pck Magnetic Clips Heavy Duty, Fridge Magnets Clips, Strong Magnets for Whiteboard, Refrigerator, Home, School, Office (Black) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$165.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$198.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.95

Total project goal

$232.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $232.98

1 Donor

-$99.02

Donations toward project cost

-$99.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$116.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$99.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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