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Ms. Amitrano from Danbury, CT is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Free Little Library: Life Skills & Literacy for All

Help me give my students a Little Free Library to enjoy reading and build a sense of school community.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Amitrano's classroom raised $513

This project is fully funded

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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

Our classroom serves amazing students in a special education life skills program, ranging from grades 6 - 8. They are eager learners with diverse abilities, and they thrive when engaged in hands-on, community-based learning. Many of our students are nonverbal or have limited verbal communication, and they benefit from functional, real-world tasks that foster independence, social interaction, and a sense of purpose.

We are launching a Free Little Library project where our students will build, maintain, and promote a public book-sharing box for our class and school community.

This inclusive, school community-based project will support literacy, communication, vocational skills, and pride in community service.

This project connects classroom learning with real-world applications. Our students will practice ife and vocational skills (following directions, using simple tools, restocking, record-keeping); Strengthen social skills and inclusion by interacting with peers and school community members; Promote literacy and access for everyone in our class and school; and, Take ownership of a meaningful, ongoing school community contribution

This Free Little Library isn’t just about books—it's about empowering students with disabilities to lead, create, and connect.

Many of our students come from low-income households, and our school has limited resources for enrichment programs like this. With your support, we can build something lasting that not only serves our students but makes a positive impact on our entire community.

Ms. Amitrano Rogers Park Middle 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.

Danbury, CT View local requests

More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY® Composite Blue Kit with Official Charter Sign and World Map Access Included, Amish Crafted in America, Share Books, Support The Nonprofit That Expands Book Access • Amazon Business $399.95 1 $399.95

Materials cost

$399.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.93

Total project goal

$512.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.88

5 Donors

-$265.56

Donations toward project cost

-$227.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.33

Matching donations from our partners

-$245.55

Match offers toward project cost

-$208.72

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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