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Ms. Brown from White Plains, NY is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organization for Opportunity: A Classroom Makeover

Help me give my students an organized, distraction-free classroom for my special education students. Your donation will provide essential materials like color-coded bins and flexible seating, ensuring they have the structured environment they need to thrive!

  • $846 goal

This project expired on July 30, 2025.

This project expired on July 30, 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

As a special education teacher, I have the privilege of working with an amazing group of students in a self-contained classroom. Each student has unique needs and abilities, and they all learn in different ways. To best support their diverse learning styles, my classroom needs a wide variety of materials, but it can quickly become crowded without a proper place to store them.

In order for my students to thrive, they need structure, routine, and a well-organized environment.

With your help, we can provide them with the tools and materials they need to succeed, such as color-coded bins, filing cabinets, and flexible seating. These additions will help create a clear, clutter-free learning space, allowing my students to focus on what matters most: their education.

Appearance matters, and with a properly organized classroom, my students can enjoy a learning environment that minimizes distractions and maximizes their potential. Your generous donation will ensure that they have the space they need to learn effectively and feel supported every day.

Please consider contributing to this important cause and help me provide my students with the classroom they truly deserve. Thank you for making a difference in their educational journey!

Ms. Brown Richard J Bailey School Grades 3-5

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.

White Plains, NY 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

14 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Quill Brand? 2-Drawer Vertical File Cabinet, Locking, Letter, Black, 18"D (52145) • Quill.com $145.99 2 $291.98
My Feelings Journal & Worry Book: Emotions Journal Log Book For Kids & Teens - Help Kids & Tweens Express Their Emotions & Reduce Anger/Frustration, ... Log Their Feelings And Share Their Worries! • Amazon Business $6.99 14 $97.86
Lakeshore Black Connect & Store Book Bins - Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 2 $69.98
Posh Beanbags Bean Bag Chair, X-Large-48in, Canvas Multi-Colored Flowers on Gray • Amazon Business $52.48 1 $52.48
Pearington Plastic Classroom Stools for Kids, Multipurpose Stool Chairs, Flexible Seating, Stacking Stools, Stainless Steel Legs - Set of 5, Multi-Color • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Storage Bins - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
YEXEXINM 10 Pack Kids Crazy Carpet Circle Seats 16 Inch Round Floor Mat Kids Floor Cushions Soft Colorful Educational Classroom Rug for School Home Group Activity Learning Marker Playing Areas • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Dry Erase Answer Paddle - White Board, Double Sided Paddles (25 Pack, 7.83 X 6.46 Inches) • Amazon Business $29.96 1 $29.96

Materials cost

$672.23

Vendor shipping charges

$6.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$718.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.76

Total project goal

$845.07

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