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Ms. Oberlin from Richmond, VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flamingo Flock Needs a Spot to Stock!

Help me give my students a storage cabinet for easy access and organization of our school supplies.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Oberlin's classroom raised $499

This project is fully funded

My Project

My first-grade classroom is a vibrant and busy learning environment, filled with eager students who are excited to explore the world around them. We engage in a variety of hands-on activities, from science experiments to art projects, and we use a wide range of materials to support our learning. However, our current storage situation is inadequate. We lack a proper storage cabinet to organize all of our supplies, leading to clutter, lost materials, and wasted time. This disorganization not only disrupts our learning process but also creates unnecessary stress for both me and my students.

A new storage cabinet would transform our classroom.

It would provide a dedicated space for all of our materials, making them easily accessible and allowing students to quickly find what they need. This would maximize our instructional time and minimize disruptions caused by searching for supplies. With a well-organized space, students could also take more responsibility for maintaining the classroom, fostering independence and teamwork. A clean and organized environment is essential for creating a positive and productive learning atmosphere where my students can thrive.

By donating to this project, you will be making a direct and lasting impact on my students' education. Your generosity will provide us with the tools we need to create a more efficient, organized, and engaging learning space. A storage cabinet may seem like a simple addition, but its impact on our daily learning and overall classroom environment would be significant. Thank you for considering supporting our classroom and helping us create a better learning experience for my first graders.

Ms. Oberlin J.B. Fisher 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.

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.

Richmond, VA 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

21 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
F8660 Storage Cabinet 66 x30 x15 Gray 3Shlv • Grainger $388.15 1 $388.15

Materials cost

$388.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.82

Total project goal

$498.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$498.79

4 Donors

-$235.25

Donations toward project cost

-$220.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.76

Matching donations from our partners

-$239.39

Match offers toward project cost

-$203.48

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.15

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$0.00

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