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Ms. L from Phoenix, AZ is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students with a Classroom They Can Call Home

Help me give my students a space that’s welcoming, fresh, and full of positive energy, where every student can thrive.

  • $658 goal

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

This project expired on August 26, 2025.

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

Imagine a classroom where every student feels safe, valued, and inspired to be their best. How would that change their approach to learning? With your support, we can create that environment—a space where students are encouraged to grow, take risks, and believe in their potential. Your generosity will help build a classroom where each student feels confident, connected, and ready to take on the challenges ahead. Together, we can lay the foundation for their success and make a meaningful difference in their future.

A welcoming, organized environment encourages students to stay focused, while the thoughtful touches help foster a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Whether they’re managing stress, staying on task, or receiving recognition for their hard work, every student will benefit from the atmosphere these items create. With your support, we can provide essentials like air fresheners to keep the classroom smelling fresh, plants to bring life and calm, clocks to help students manage their time, and thank you cards to celebrate their achievements. These simple additions will transform the classroom into a space where every student feels valued and motivated.

Ms. L Irene Lopez School Grades 6-8

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.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kimicole Navy Blue Area Rug for Bedroom Living Room Carpet Home Decor, Upgraded 5x8 Cute Fluffy Rug for Apartment Dorm Room Essentials for Teen Girls Kids, Shag Nursery Rugs for Baby Room Decorations • Amazon Business $46.99 2 $93.98
Fopamtri Artificial Areca Palm Plant 4.6 Feet Fake Palm Tree with 15 Trunks Faux Tree for Indoor Outdoor Modern Decor Feaux Dypsis Lutescens Plants in Pot for Home Office Housewarming Gift, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $80.99 1 $80.99
BlueHills Premium 2500 ML XL Essential Oil Diffusers - 30 Hr Run Aromatherapy Diffuser & Air Humidifier Mist for Large Room - 7 LED Colors Oil Diffuser Essential Oils for Home w/Auto Shut Off - F003 • Amazon Business $51.40 1 $51.40
BTSKY 6 Pack Multipurpose Utility Box- Large Capacity Pencil Box with Lid Snap Closure Pencil Holder for Organize and Carry Pencils Watercolor Pens Stationery Office Supplies Organizer Colorful • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Plant Therapy Top 6 USDA Organic Essential Oil Set - Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lemon, Tea Tree 100% Pure, Natural Aromatherapy, for Diffusion & Topical Use, Therapeutic Grade 10 mL (1/3 oz) • Amazon Business $32.29 1 $32.29
T MARIE 200 Appreciation Postcards - Retro 4x6” Thank You Cards for Customer Service, Team, Employee Appreciation, Nurse, Teacher and Student Recognition • Amazon Business $32.24 1 $32.24
Pencil Dispenser Holder Blue Stainless Steel Dispenser for Pencils with 6 Beautiful stickers for Decoration Metal Pencil Dispenser for Classroom Home Office Teachers Students (Pencils Not Included) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Plant Therapy German Chamomile Essential Oil 100% Pure, Undiluted, Natural Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Grade 5 mL (1/6 oz) • Amazon Business $29.39 1 $29.39
Paper Mate InkJoy Retractable Gel Pens Medium Point 0.7mm Assorted Ink 14/Pack (1951636) • Staples $16.99 1 $16.99
Unity Henley Children's Learn The Time Wall Clock, 10-Inch, Pink • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
SKYDUE Makeup Organizer, Rotating Pencil Pen Holder for Desk, Dual-Purpose Desktop Organizer for Cosmetics & Pens, Makeup Brush Holder with 5 Slots, Pencil Cup for Office, Home • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Febreze Air Mist Air Freshener Spray, Odor-Fighting Room Spray, Air Fresheners for Home and Bathroom and Kitchen, Aerosol Can, Kitchen Odor Fighter Scent, 8.8oz, 3 Count • Amazon Business $11.21 1 $11.21
Holographic Thank You Cards Appreciation Postcards You Are Awesome Greeting Cards Thank You for Making a Difference Cards for Students Volunteers Teachers Graduation Nurses,4 x 6 Inch(60 Pieces) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Blue Magnetic Dry Erase Marker Holder, Blue Locker Organizer, Pencil Storage Cup with Strong Magnet, Marker/Pen Basket for Whiteboard, Refrigerator, Locker Accessories, School and Office Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Febreze Odor-Fighting Air Freshener, Moonlight Breeze with Gain Scent, 8.8 oz., 2/Pack (97809) • Quill.com $7.49 1 $7.49
Gxueshan 1000 Pcs Acrylic 9 Color Pony Beads 6x9mm Bulk Glow in The Dark for Necklace Friendship Bracelet Making Hair Beads for Braids Kandi Beads • Amazon Business $6.80 1 $6.80
sunacme Fruity Scented Gel Ink Pens, 12 Assorted Colorful Gel Pens for Drawing, Writing, Coloring at School & Home • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Materials cost

$486.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$34.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$558.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.61

Total project goal

$657.39

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