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Mrs. Hilchey from Oakfield, NY is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lasting Tribute to Our Local Veterans

Help me give my students a place to remember the local veterans who have served in both war and peace.

  • 5 donors
  • $317 still needed

expires Jun 13

  • 5 donors
  • $317 still needed
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Mrs. Hilchey Oakfield Alabama Junior Senior High School
Oakfield, NY Grades 9-12

My Project

This project aims to raise funds for a commemorative bench honoring the veterans from our local community. More than just a place to sit, this bench will serve as an outdoor learning space where students and community members can reflect on the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms. It will provide a meaningful location for lessons, conversations, and moments of gratitude, helping connect younger generations to the stories and service of those who came before them.

By creating a dedicated space for remembrance, this bench becomes special - a lasting tribute that encourages learning, inspires respect, and keeps the legacy of our local veterans alive for years to come.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half of students from low‑income households

700 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Hilchey Oakfield Alabama Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12

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.

Oakfield, NY View local requests

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

700 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outdoor Bench 46 1/2 in Overall Lg 32 1/4 in Overall Ht Black Black Surface • Grainger $537.67 1 $537.67

Materials cost

$537.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$575.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.60

Total project goal

$677.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $677.34

5 Donors

-$340.00

Donations toward project cost

-$307.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.18

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 $316.16

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