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Ms. J. from Springfield IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Organization Is Key

Help me give my students stackable plastic storage bins.

4 donors
$181 goal

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My Project

Every teacher’s biggest obstacle is being organized. There is difficulty in keeping yourself organized. Keeping yourself AND your students organized is a whole different situation!

This year, I moved to a new classroom that has amazing storage places.

We are in need of clear items to keep us organized so that my students can see the contents and quickly locate the items as they need them.

Please help me organize our classroom and learning spaces for me and, most importantly, for my students. These plastic storage bins will help us create a home for all our items. This will help everyone know exactly where to locate needed materials at all times. My students and I will greatly benefit from all of these amazing organizational tools. What I love about these Iris Storage Bins is that they are durable, clear, and stackable. My students and I will be able to have a clean and well-organized classroom for years to come.

Organization is very important. Being organized leads to a positive class environment and a positive classroom climate.

Ms. J.

Grades 3-5

Butler Elementary School

Springfield, IL

Illinois

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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This project will reach 21 students.

4 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

IRIS USA 40qt 6Pack Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles, Clear • Amazon Business $60.98 2 $121.96

Materials cost			$121.96
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.83
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$153.79
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$27.14
Total project goal			$180.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$180.93
2 Donors			-$85.14
Donations toward project cost			-$79.14
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$6.00
Matching donations from our partners			-$87.82
Match offers toward project cost			-$74.65
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$13.17
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$7.97
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Organization Is Key

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

This teacher needs your help!

Organization Is Key

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.