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

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Order Up: Cooking Up Independence!

Help me give my students a Life Skills classroom that promotes student-centered learning with a variety of clear organizing bins.

  • $287 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

Have you ever tried to be productive in a space where it was confusing and difficult to find what you need? As I’m sure you can imagine, it does not go very well. This is a challenge that my amazing group of students in our Life Skills (WAT) classroom face. My goal is to empower our students to become more independent in their daily lives, and I believe that improved organization of essential supplies is a key step towards achieving this.

In our Life Skills class, students are not just learning; they are developing essential work and life skills that will serve them beyond the classroom!

We engage in various activities such as cooking, cleaning, job exploration, and building fundamental work/life skills. These activities are not only educational but also lay the foundation for a more independent and fulfilling future for our students.

Imagine the impact of a classroom where students can independently find the tools they need for cooking, cleaning, and other activities! Clear bins will be instrumental in making items easily identifiable and accessible to our students. With your support, we can create an organized and efficient space where students can source their own supplies confidently. Your contribution will directly support our mission of fostering independence and equipping our students with the skills they need to thrive in both work and life.

By investing in this project, you are not just providing organizational supplies; you are investing in the future success and independence of these incredible students. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to creating a more empowering and accessible learning environment.

Ms. Odeh Herndon Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Odeh

Herndon, VA 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

10 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Citylife 4 Packs Plastic Storage Bins with Bamboo lids Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing, Bundled with Labels and Marker 10.24 x 7.01 x 6.1 inch • Amazon Business $34.97 2 $69.94
Vtopmart 10 Pack Clear Stackable Storage Bins with Lids, Medium Plastic Containers with Handle for Pantry Organization and Storage,Perfect for Kitchen, Fridge, Cabinet, Bathroom Organizer • Amazon Business $33.98 1 $33.98
Vtopmart 4 Pack Large Clear Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, Stackable Containers with Handle for Pantry,Kitchen,Fridge,Cabinet,Bathroom,Under Sink Organizer(XL) • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
Simple Houseware 30 Pack Clear Plastic Drawer Organizers(9S, 10M, 7L, 2 XL, 2XXL) • Amazon Business $26.80 1 $26.80
SPACEKEEPER Under Sink Organizer, Sliding Cabinet Basket Organizer 2 Tier Under Bathroom Storage Rack with Hooks, Hanging Cup, Dividers, Multi-purpose for Bathroom Kitchen, Grey, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Vtopmart 4 Pack Clear Stackable Storage Bins with Lids, Large Plastic Containers with Handle for Pantry Organization and Storage,Perfect for Kitchen, Fridge, Cabinet, Bathroom Organizer • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98

Materials cost

$210.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$243.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.03

Total project goal

$286.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $286.86

6 Donors

-$206.52

Donations toward project cost

-$183.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.48

match offer

-$71.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$60.79

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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