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Mrs. Hernandez from Lawndale, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Got Storage? Part II

Help me give my students two storage units to enrich their learning in our class.

  • $2,428 goal

This project expired on October 13, 2025.

This project expired on October 13, 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

I work with a wonderfully diverse group of young learners from TK to 2nd grade, each bringing unique abilities, cultures, and languages to our classroom. Our environment is warm, welcoming, and student-friendly, designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and confidence. My students are enthusiastic, hardworking, and eager to explore new ideas, collaborate with peers, and grow academically and socially. Together, we create a supportive and inclusive community where every student feels valued, encouraged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

These storage units will be essential pieces of furniture for my classroom because it will support organization, student independence, and effective classroom management.

With a designated space to store books, art supplies, learning materials, and manipulatives, I can keep our classrooms neat and clutter-free. This organization not only creates a more inviting and calm environment but also helps maximize instructional time by reducing the amount of time spent searching for materials. The bins will make it easy for my students to access and return items on their own, promoting responsibility and encouraging independence.

Mrs. Hernandez F.D. Roosevelt Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Lawndale, CA 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

28 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Classic Birch Big Bins See-Inside Storage Unit - 12 Cubby • Lakeshore Learning Materials $879.00 2 $1,758.00

Materials cost

$1,758.00

Vendor shipping charges

$87.90

Sales tax

$160.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$26.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,063.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$364.08

Total project goal

$2,427.21

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